I have friends wanting to fly drive to New Zealand both islands. Has anyone done this and what is best, Motorhome, Caravan. How long would be a good time to cover both islands.
Thanks
spida said
12:39 PM Jul 17, 2014
Just be aware that it is expensive to take any vehicle across on the ferry. I gather people leave them in Wellington and pick up another on the other side. Unless you are comfortable towing I would suggest a motor home unless you are staying on the main roads. Maybe check out the cost of a car and stay at motels - they are abundant and unlike Aus the distance between towns is not great.
barina said
06:44 PM Jul 17, 2014
spida wrote:
Just be aware that it is expensive to take any vehicle across on the ferry. I gather people leave them in Wellington and pick up another on the other side. Unless you are comfortable towing I would suggest a motor home unless you are staying on the main roads. Maybe check out the cost of a car and stay at motels - they are abundant and unlike Aus the distance between towns is not great.
Thanks...
kandagal said
09:20 PM Jul 17, 2014
We did both islands a few years ago. Hired a cheap car & used cabins in caravan parks. Most had cooking facilities in them or a campers kitchen nearby. I had done my sums before we went & found this a cheaper option than hiring a motorhome. We flew into Christchurch, picked up car there & then gave it back before going on ferry to north island & they gave us a different car then to do north is. & we eventually flew out of Auckland.
_wombat_ said
08:10 AM Jul 18, 2014
we also did both islands a few years ago and hired a MH and the hire included the ferry crossing
barina said
09:08 AM Jul 18, 2014
Thanks all, will pass advice on.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:11 PM Jul 19, 2014
Motorhome for sure . Can stay in and around some Great Lakes , rivers especially down South Island . Book the Ferry way before ! It will be way cheaper than buying on the day ..
I have friends wanting to fly drive to New Zealand both islands. Has anyone done this and what is best, Motorhome, Caravan. How long would be a good time to cover both islands.
Thanks
Thanks...
we also did both islands a few years ago and hired a MH and the hire included the ferry crossing
Thanks all, will pass advice on.