A great trip starts
with a good plan.
These itineraries will help you squeeze more good times into your Kiwi campervan journey.
Seasonal Travel Tips - ‘Click to view’
44.5309° S, 169.1108° E
Summer is by far the most popular time to visit New Zealand. It’s the time of year with the most consistent weather, and is often considered the best time to explore both the North and South Islands.
Average Daytime Temp
Average Nighttime Temp
20–25°C (68–77°F)
10–14°C (50–56°F)
Seasonal Activities & Events
- Beach days
- Great Walks: Milford Track, Abel Tasman and more, are open
- Water sports: Surfing, Kayaking Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
- The Pohutukawa (New Zealand’s native ‘Christmas tree’ is blooming
- Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, Rhythm & Vines Music Festival
Seasonal campervan features
- Flyscreens
- Air-conditioned cabs
- Ceiling vents
- USB powered fans (optional extra)
- Reflective windscreen cover (optional extra)
44.9824° S, 168.8099° E
Autumn brings a stunning change to New Zealand’s landscape. Trees prepare for winter and hills return to vivid green after a typically long, dry summer. Leftover cyclone swells provide consistent surf across both Islands, lighting up local surfing hot spots.
A truly awesome time to explore New Zealand, as locals return to work after summer holidays and high season overseas tourists start to return home. Roads are quieter, and beaches blissfully empty.
Average Daytime Temp
Average Nighttime Temp
17-21°C (62-70°F)
8-15°C (41-54°F)
Seasonal Activities & Events
- Outdoor activities
- Great Walks
- Beaches, water sports, kayaking
- Pohutukawa tree blooms
- Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, and plenty of other festivals
Our Seasonal Motorhome Features
- Flyscreens
- Air-conditioned cabs
- Self-contained motorhomes for freedom camping
- Hire extras like barbecues, camping tables, chairs, bikes and more
44.7000° S, 169.0500° E
Winter in New Zealand boasts diverse weather conditions. Kiwis will often describe the climate as four seasons in a day. High altitudes are typically covered in snow. Southern areas are frosty, while the far North is more temperate, with warm winter days.
Take this unique opportunity to travel off-peak, exploring awe-inspiring landscapes and experiencing cosy nights in a quiet campsite. If you’re well-prepared, winter travel in a campervan can be hugely rewarding.
Average Daytime Temp
Average Nighttime Temp
10-15°C (50-59°F)
5-12°C (41-50°F)
Seasonal Activities & Events
- Outdoor activities,
- Great Walks
- Beaches, water sports, kayaking
- Pohutukawa tree blooms
- Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, and plenty of other festivals
Our Seasonal Motorhome Features
- Flyscreens
- Air-conditioned cabs
- Self-contained motorhomes for freedom camping
- Hire extras like barbecues, camping tables, chairs, bikes and more
36.9545° S, 174.4744° E
Springtime in New Zealand brings milder temperatures and typically lower rainfall than winter. Native flora begin to bloom as daylight hours grow longer, and lambs and calves start frolicking around green pastures.
Warmer seaside temperatures make beach swims more appealing (although lakes and rivers are particularly chilly with snow melt). While daytime temperatures warm up, it’s still cool at night.
Average Daytime Temp
Average Nighttime Temp
15-25°C (50-59°F)
5-15°C (41-50°F)
Seasonal Activities & Events
- Outdoor activities,
- Spring skiing and snowboarding
- Cycling tours
- Farm visits
- Hiking and nature walks
- Tulip festivals
- Bungee jumping and adventure activities
Seasonal campervan features
- Flyscreens
- Heated & air-conditioned cabs
- Ceiling vents
- Insulated windscreen cover (optional extra)
- Heaters (optional extra)
- Heavyweight duvets and pillows (optional extra)
