A campervan hire is a great way to travel around New Zealand. You'll enjoy a huge range of activities, from relaxing on sparkling beaches in the Northland region of the North Island and visiting the geothermal wonders in Rotorua to experiencing the spectacular scenery of the South Island, including Franz Josef Glacier, Marlborough Sounds and Lake Wanaka.
Travelling around New Zealand in a campervan gives you all the flexibility you need to really enjoy your time in this natural, unspoilt and friendly country. However, when you decide to book a New Zealand campervan hire, there are several important factors to consider before getting into the driver's seat. And before you pick up your campervan, you should familiarise yourself with the important points about driving on New Zealand roads.
You want to be able to enjoy your holiday and take in the scenery, so safety is paramount. In New Zealand, we drive on the left hand side of the road, which is different to many other countries in the world. If you are in a campervan, you will probably be travelling along all sorts of roads, through cities, towns and rural areas. It's important to remember that New Zealand roads can be windy and narrow so you need to be attentive and allow plenty of time for the journey. You will also need to leave time for rest breaks - which shouldn't be too hard because there will be so many places to stop and enjoy the scenery.
When you arrive at your campervan pick up point, make sure you allow plenty of time to learn about the equipment on board and find out how to make the most of the home you'll be travelling in for the next few weeks. It can be a good idea to plan to stay one night at your pick up point, rather than start travelling straight away. This will give you time to enjoy the town you're in, as well as getting used to the campervan and orienting yourself before beginning your travelling adventure.
Some other important things to keep in mind are the speed restrictions. In urban areas, the speed limit is 50 kms per hour. The open road speed is 100 kms per hour. In a campervan, you will probably go slower than this. Allow for an average speed of around 60 kms per hour on the open road and don't try to fit too much in to a short space of time. Planning can be useful, allowing for some flexibility along the way, of course. Safety belts are compulsory and it is illegal to use mobile phones while driving, unless they are hands free. Do not drink and drive and make sure you get plenty of sleep before embarking on the next part of your journey.
Most of all, enjoy your New Zealand campervan hire and make the most of your time to explore this wonderful country.
Sunrise Holidays are South Island specialists but do travel to the North Island for longer hires so if you are looking for camper van hire in New Zealand visit our website today: www.sunriseholidays.co.nz
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By Roydon Anderson
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