How can you drive through the best that New Zealand has to offer? At TravelEssence, we make no secret of the fact that even though motorhome tours are extremely popular in New Zealand, we prefer to use rental cars and stay in small, individual accommodation.
This way allows you to experience New Zealand hospitality up close and get an authentic insight into the country and its people, as you can read in many of our blogs. But as we all know, there is an exception to every rule, and that is exactly what we want to introduce to you today: the compact campervans from Spaceships!
Conventional motorhomes often feel like a very small house on wheels. It's easy to feel cramped and often step on each other's toes. Campervans, on the other hand, are much more like a large car, but are equipped with everything you need for the ultimate camping experience. Unlike the motorhome, they are also not designed for you to spend a lot of time indoors. Life happens outside: Here you are truly part of nature.
Instead of cooking crammed into a small box, you prepare your meals outdoors. With the portable gas cooker and outdoor table and chairs, New Zealand's stunning landscapes are your living room. At night, the back seat then transforms into a cosy double bed, and thanks to the tent you can attach to the boot, you can also enjoy being right out in the fresh air. With a campervan, you experience camping in its most pristine form, but with all the amenities you don't want to miss.
Travelling by motorhome is the symbol of ultimate freedom for many. However, what travellers often do not consider: many roads in New Zealand are actually not accessible for conventional motorhomes. The remote beach where you wanted to camp for the night, or the picturesque lighthouse at the end of a cliff? Often, only gravel roads lead to exactly these picturesque places. And these are off-limits for motorhomes.
With a campervan, on the other hand, you can explore even the most remote roads, and you are fully insured. So instead of having to spend the evening at a noisy, crowded campsite, close to your neighbours, you can drive to small and remote places to spend the night, and often have them all to yourself. This is as close as you can get to the dream of freedom.
You may have noticed that we are big fans of practical campervans. Nevertheless, we naturally also want you to spend very special moments with our hosts on a TravelEssence trip. That's why we recommend: Combine your camper adventure with our classic travel format and cover only part of the journey by campervan. This is easy thanks to flexible booking options. This way, you can enjoy the best of both worlds! Inspired and can't wait to get on the road? Then contact one of our travel specialists today, without any obligation.
At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.
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