New Zealand Motorhome Holidays – A Guide For Touring NZ In Rental Campervans And Motorhomes
November 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tourists Attractions
A New Zealand motorhome holiday is arguably the best way to experience this popular travel destination; with stunning coastline, rivers and forests to isolated mountain passes all within easy reach of the independent traveller. Travelling distances are relatively small and the scenery ever evolving, making for a fun, memorable camper holiday.
Freedom of independence opens the door to a great vacation; however it can limit opportunities to meet people outside of campervan parks in New Zealand. The shame of this is that Kiwi’s are widely regarded as a friendly, honest and open people from a diverse multi-cultural background. Definitely folks that you want to meet on your holiday!
A bridge to meeting the local people for independent travellers touring New Zealand on their camper holiday is a network of rural properties and businesses operated by motorhome friendly New Zealanders. This special group of New Zealanders, who are as diverse in culture and enterprise as the scenery that surrounds them, extend an open welcome to rental motorhome travellers.
These rural businesses offer travellers a place to overnight at no cost and without obligation. This allows you to really experience New Zealand and meet the Kiwi’s. There can be no better way to immerse yourself in the New Zealand culture, place, space and time.
Rural properties covers all of New Zealand and are available though subscription, which includes special guidebooks.
When arriving at a Motorhome Haven, members introduce themselves and start a new relationship. Arriving is all that’s needed, though you do need a membership to overnight at these properties.
To encourage personal relationships with the local people, the number of sites at each Motorhome Haven is small, a far cry from the cheek and jowl crush that can be found in campervan parks. Relax and enjoy the tranquility.
Meeting the local people can make a holiday particularly special. Picture sipping a glass of wine, enveloped in the warmth of the setting sun, right in the vineyard where the grapes were grown and the wine made. Perhaps something more adventurous, a tour through limestone caves on a backwater country sheep station? Or your tummy’s grumbling and a homemade meal takes your fancy.
Sailing Through New Zealand’s Fjord Land
Milford Sound is a fjord located in the south western corner of New Zealand’s South Island. The area has been voted as the most popular travel destination and celebrated author Rudyard Kipling once said that it is the eighth natural wonder of the world. The area was left untouched by European explorers as they did not believe the narrow entry in to the area hid large bays and because it was difficult to navigate through the fjords.
However, for modern day explorers aka tourists the best way to enjoy the scenic unspoiled beauty of Milford Sound is by boat. Red Boat Cruises operates a cruise through New Zealand’s fjordland starting off from their base at Milford Sound Wharf. Passengers on board can enjoy the scenic views of the areas unadulterated water and the breathtaking mountains that border the path of the ship. Red Boat Cruises also gives its passengers a guided tour of the various geological formations in the area as well as a commentary on the natural history and its geographical information. A wide selection of food is also available on board from snacks and sweets to a buffet lunch, while a well stocked bar can also be found that enables you to enjoy the breathtaking scenery with a glass of fine wine.
Two main travel packages are available for tourists who wish to experience the beauty of Milford Sound by ship. The Encounter Nature Cruise gives you an up-close look at the natural formations of the fjord. While a running commentary on the areas geology, flora and history will be provided. However the best part is sailing below the beautiful waterfalls and approaching the jagged razor edged cliffs. The Milford Deep Cruise enables visitors to take a look at the undersea attractions of the fjord using state of the art viewing facilities.
Located in the Te Anau area, visitors to Milford Sound can op to stay at a Te Anau hotel which also enables them to visit other nearby attractions. These hotels sustain the same standards of hospitality found in many New Zealand hotels.
