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title: Beginners Guide to Travelling New Zealand in a Campervan
description: In-depth guide on what to pack, best time of year to travel, driving tips, freedom camping spots, and more. We have everything covered in our Beginners Guide to Travelling New Zealand in a Campervan.
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## BEGINNERS guide to TRAVELLING AROUND new zealand IN A CAMPERVAN

Are you thinking of visiting New Zealand? Renting a campervan or car hire? Wondering where you’ll go on that trip of a lifetime, what sights you’ll see and places you’ll stay? Well we want to make that trip a little easier for you, with our Beginners Guide to Travelling around New Zealand.

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**We’ve got all the basics covered: **

- How to Choose the Right Campervan Gear
- Best Times of Year to Travel New Zealand
- Driving Tips: Rules of the Road in New Zealand
- Cooking in your Camper
- Top 8 Recipes when Cooking in your Camper
- Essential Packing for your New Zealand Road Trip
- Responsible Freedom Camping
- Campground Options
- 5 Breathtaking Beach Camping Spots
- Top Road Trip: Auckland to Christchurch

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