Campervan trip in South New Zealand

This is my second campervan trip in New Zealand, it was so much fun and I decided to go back again for a week trip.

I returned back to the same campervan company I took last time, below the video share with you how the pick up the campervan:

Iโ€™ve experience on the road trip, the trip took me 3 days to plan, first night I are heading to Lake Pukaki, before that I went to stock up the food at a supermarket near by the campervan company, then visit Aplhaca then stop one night at Lake Pukaki and cook dinner in the campervan.

Second day Iโ€™m heading to Queenstown from Lake Pukaki. First activity after breakfast then visit the famous church at the lake, then visit 2 salmon farms, then 3 wineries and park one night at Queenstown.

At night I decided not to cook, so I went out for a great dinner and stock up food again.

*Alcohol drink is very affordable in New Zealand, I stock up a few every nights.

I was fainted in the morning so the following day I was driving very slow head to Dunedin, I like Dunedin then Queenstown.

Along the way I visited AJ Attack bunggy jump, then visit wineries again :stuck_out_tongue:

Tonight will be the last night to stay in powered site, we have to prepare and get ready for no powered site cooking,

went to stock up alcohol and food after dinner.

It was a rainy day, we visit the Larnach Castle and the worldโ€™s steepest street in wet weather then got bad sinus :stuck_out_tongue:

Again, drive very slow to next destination.

Along the way went to a cheese factory to buy cheese and told by a place to watch fur seal, thenI visit wallabies farm too.

Itโ€™s been rain all day and I spent too much time at the wallabies farm, so I just find a nearest non powered and free site for the stop over.

The night is the first time I have hot shower inside the van,Itโ€™s so nice to have a hot shower anywhere.

The following night also a non powered site, we suppose to drive longer and a boring day.

After 2 wineries visit, we were told that a nice hot spring place offer 24 hrs hot spring and also campervan stay friendly.

Itโ€™s getting end of the trip, I decided to stay in a holiday park offer kitchen, dump station and shower facilities for me to clean up the van before return.

This is the most cleanest holiday park I ever visit, I had a great rest and late check out.

Before return the campervan I also visited the International Antarctic Centre which is just beside the campervan company.

Then return the campervan is super easy, it mark the end of my campervan trip in New Zealand.

I think campervan trip is really a must try once in the life time, it help me to be more organize and plan better.

This kind of experience is really unique to me.

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HI @JimTan

Wow! Great post, great trip and great videos. Thank you for sharing. What part of the trip and New Zealand did you enjoy most? I love Dunedin!

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Hi Adam,

I like Dunedin a lot~ I think it is much more fun and unique than Queenstown. (^__^)

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Dear @JimTan , Thanks for sharing Your Valuable Traveling experiences to New Zealand - with us into the Local Guides. The photos are nice and very real. They narrate about Your sincerity and hardworking. I really appreciate Your dedications and comments in this Field.

Congratulations.:tada:

Takehiko Kawaguchi.:sparkles:

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Hi @Premsekar (^__^)

Glad you like the photos and the videos.

I try my best to share places I like, will try to share more right here as I can :stuck_out_tongue:

I do review on hotel, flight and food, what about you?

Excellent post @JimTan . You have put so much time and effort in the videos and written explanations. Dedication that you put in, in spite of having more time to enjoy your trip.

I hope you enjoyed the wine of New Zealand and hospitality.

I will watch your other YouTube videos.

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Hi @TheEagleEye

Kia Ora~ It was my second time back to New Zealand :slight_smile:

First visit was in spring and this visit was Winter, and I still love to visit again~
I definitely enjoy every second in New Zealand, it was a great experience to drive a campervan, especially in New Zealand.

Everyone drive in good manner, and beautiful views every corner.

I found a new favorite - Pinor Gris, so much different taste.

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