{"id":17675,"date":"2026-11-01T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=17675"},"modified":"2026-11-01T16:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T16:35:00","slug":"auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland Campervan Hire: Coromandel, Bay of Islands and Rotorua"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,.single-post .entry-meta,.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,.single-post .post-meta{display:none !important;}\n.single-post .entry-content{padding-top:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;}\n.single-post .ast-article-single{padding-top:0 !important;}\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,.ast-separate-container 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>Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\/#Loading%E2%80%A6-3\" >Loading\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\/#title\" >'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auckland_Campervan_Hire_Coromandel_Bay_of_Islands_and_Rotorua\"><\/span>Auckland <em>Campervan Hire<\/em>: Coromandel, Bay of Islands and Rotorua<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">New Zealand&#8217;s summer is the busiest van season, and Auckland airport fleets sell out first. Prices, the best months, and four North Island routes that start at the depot.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n      <div class=\"htf-meta-author\"><div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div><\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Nov 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>10 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated regularly<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HERO IMAGE -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1235\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17072\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2.jpg\" alt=\"New Zealand road trip scenery\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-1320x849.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-2-600x386.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:8px;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>If you are searching for <strong>campervan hire in Auckland<\/strong>, you are looking at the most popular pick-up city in New Zealand. Most international flights land here, the main fleet depots cluster around the airport, and the North Island&#8217;s best-known sights are all within a day or two&#8217;s drive. It is also the place where summer vans sell out first.<\/p>\n<p>This is a researched guide rather than a diary of our own New Zealand trip. The prices and facts below come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Auckland campervan hire page on CampervanPlanet<\/a>, which we checked in November 2026. Coming from northern Finland, we find the idea of a southern-hemisphere summer on the road very hard to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>The headline price on the page is from NZ$33 a day, but the typical summer price is much higher, so it pays to understand the seasons before you book.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>The CampervanPlanet page advertises Auckland campervans <strong>from NZ$33 a day<\/strong>, but its New Zealand price index shows typical prices of about <strong>NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer<\/strong>, with the cheapest from NZ$40. Summer Auckland airport pick-ups should be booked 3 to 6 months ahead. Our reader coupon takes \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Best time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Coromandel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Northland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Rotorua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Wellington<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Vehicles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Booking tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s9\">Our verdict<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:8px 0 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#b8944a 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;color:#fff;\"><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;\"><div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;min-width:220px;flex:1;\">\ud83d\ude90 <strong>Planning this trip by campervan?<\/strong> Get <strong>\u20ac20 off<\/strong> your rental in Auckland with our code <span style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;\">HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"background:#1A1917;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">Compare campervans \u2192<\/a><\/div><div style=\"font-size:11px;opacity:.85;margin-top:10px;\">If you book through our links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you \u2014 it keeps this blog on the road.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_campervan_hire_in_Auckland_costs\"><\/span>What campervan hire in Auckland costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page title says &#8220;from NZ$33 a day&#8221;, and that is the cheapest basic vehicle available at the best time of year. A more realistic picture comes from the CampervanPlanet price index for New Zealand as a whole, based on 107 vehicles from 22 companies. It shows the cheapest vehicles from about NZ$40 a day, with typical prices of NZ$161 a day in winter and about NZ$400 a day in summer.<\/p>\n<p>That is a difference of more than double between seasons, and it is the single biggest factor in what you pay. Our breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/new-zealand-campervan-rental-prices?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">New Zealand campervan rental prices<\/a> goes through the months and vehicle types.<\/p>\n<p>The page lists more than ten rental fleets in Auckland, so there is real competition on price. Compare the total cost: excess, kilometres, one-way fees (important if you drop in Wellington or Christchurch) and extras. If you book through our links, code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off at checkout.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_time_to_pick_up_a_campervan_in_Auckland\"><\/span>The best time to pick up a campervan in Auckland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Auckland&#8217;s warm, humid-subtropical climate means year-round travel, and the page describes the seasons like this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer (December to February)<\/strong> brings long daylight hours and heat averaging about 24\u00b0C. It is peak season for Bay of Islands sailing, Coromandel beaches and Waiheke wine, and the pohutukawa trees flower red along the coast. The page recommends booking Auckland airport pick-ups 3 to 6 months ahead, because fleets here sell out fastest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Autumn (March to May)<\/strong> is the sweet spot: still-warm days, fewer crowds and stable weather, with the vineyards of Waiheke and Matakana in harvest. The Twin Coast Discovery loop and State Highway 1 south are at their best, and availability is strong at shoulder-season rates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter (June to August)<\/strong> is mild for New Zealand, with days around 14\u00b0C and rare frost. Main highways stay open, and the page notes the lowest campervan rates of the year. Skiing at Whakapapa and T\u016broa on the Central Plateau is about four hours south.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring (September to November)<\/strong> has blossoms in the Wait\u0101kere Ranges, lambs in the Waikato, and orca and Bryde&#8217;s whales in the Hauraki Gulf. Shoulder-season pricing and quiet campsites make it a good compromise.<\/p>\n<p>Our reading: March to May, or October to mid-November, give you most of the summer weather at a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_1_the_Coromandel_Peninsula\"><\/span>Route 1: the Coromandel Peninsula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page calls this Auckland&#8217;s classic weekend road trip. You cross the Bombay Hills south to Thames, then take the Pacific Coast Highway (SH25) to Hot Water Beach, the iconic Cathedral Cove and Whitianga. The loop closes via the 309 Road through kauri forest, Coromandel Town and the harbourside SH25A.<\/p>\n<p>Coromandel is gorgeous and slow, so build in more time than the distances suggest. The roads are twisty, and a large motorhome takes real concentration on the coastal sections. In the summer holidays the campgrounds fill quickly, so reserve your pitches before you book the van.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open road in New Zealand\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:13px;color:#6B6860;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.5;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you decide to carry on south, the same rental can become a full two-island trip. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/new-zealand-south-island-campervan-itinerary\/\">South Island campervan itinerary<\/a> picks up where the North Island ends.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_2_the_Bay_of_Islands_and_Northland\"><\/span>Route 2: the Bay of Islands and Northland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heading north on SH1 through Warkworth and Matakana&#8217;s boutique wineries, you reach Whang\u0101rei and then the Bay of Islands. From Paihia you can cruise to the Hole in the Rock, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a must-see. The route continues to Cape R\u0113inga, the northernmost tip of the North Island, and returns on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway via Hokianga and the giant kauri trees of Waipoua Forest.<\/p>\n<p>The page lists a Northland depot about 2.5 hours north of Auckland on SH1, which makes a one-way or open-jaw plan possible. As always with one-way hires, check the fee before you commit.<\/p>\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:26px 0;border:1px solid #E5E3DE;border-left:4px solid #C8A45A;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 20px;background:#F8F7F4;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2C2A26;\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Our campervan tip:<\/strong> prices for the same van vary a lot between rental brands. We compare Auckland campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:700;\">CampervanPlanet<\/a> \u2014 and code <strong>HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong> takes \u20ac20 off your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_3_Hobbiton_Waitomo_and_Rotorua\"><\/span>Route 3: Hobbiton, Waitomo and Rotorua<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the greatest-hits loop of the North Island. From Auckland you drive through the Waikato to Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set tour, then west to the glowworm caves at Waitomo. Rotorua adds geysers at Te Puia, a h\u0101ng\u012b feast with a local iwi and mud-pool walks at Whakarewarewa. The loop finishes at Lake Taup\u014d before you return north on SH1.<\/p>\n<p>The page notes Rotorua and Taup\u014d holiday parks as the natural overnight stops. They have kitchens, hot pools and powered sites, which is helpful when the weather turns. Most of this route is on sealed main roads, so a standard campervan is fine.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_4_Auckland_to_Wellington\"><\/span>Route 4: Auckland to Wellington<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The big one is the epic drive south via Hamilton, Taup\u014d and Tongariro National Park, where the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mount Ng\u0101uruhoe are the highlights. Continue along the Desert Road under Ruapehu, through the art-deco streets of Napier, down to Martinborough wine country and finally to Wellington, with its Cuba Street and the Interislander ferry terminal.<\/p>\n<p>This is a natural one-way hire, and CampervanPlanet lists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/wellington-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">campervan hire in Wellington<\/a> for the drop-off. If you plan to cross to the South Island by ferry, check the rental company&#8217;s rules on taking vehicles across the strait, and compare that with picking up a second van in Christchurch or <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/queenstown-campervan-hire-milford-sound-central-otago\/\">Queenstown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_vehicle_campervan_4WD_or_rooftop_tent\"><\/span>Which vehicle: campervan, 4WD or rooftop tent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page groups campervans into three broad types: 2 to 3 berth vans with a heater and kitchen, ideal for couples; 4 to 6 berth self-contained vehicles for freedom camping, with a full kitchen and bathroom; and 2 to 6 berth luxury motorhomes for family trips.<\/p>\n<p>For travellers who prefer something lighter, there is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/car-rooftop-tent-hire-auckland?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">car rooftop tent hire in Auckland<\/a>. The page describes five vehicles with the tent already fitted, from the budget Lucky Roadie to the four-berth Britz Voyager, all collected in Auckland. For gravel roads and back-country tracks there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/4wd-camper-hire-new-zealand?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">4WD camper hire in New Zealand<\/a>, though you should always check what the rental contract actually allows.<\/p>\n<p>Freedom camping rules vary by region, and many councils restrict it to certified self-contained vehicles, so check the current local rules before you plan your nights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_tips_for_an_Auckland_pick-up\"><\/span>Booking tips for an Auckland pick-up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You book on CampervanPlanet, but your contract is with the rental company named in each offer, which hands over the vehicle and applies its own terms. Many offers take a deposit online, often 10 to 20% of the price, and the rest at pick-up. At pick-up the company holds a refundable security deposit on the main driver&#8217;s card, with the amount shown in the offer.<\/p>\n<p>Practical tips: book summer vans as early as possible; pick up at the airport depot only if you want to start immediately, since the page notes downtown and South Auckland depots too; and read the insurance terms carefully using our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/budget-travel\/campervan-rental-insurance-deposit-excess-explained\/\">insurance, deposit and excess<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Enter code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout for \u20ac20 off, after reaching CampervanPlanet through one of our links. You will find more background in <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_verdict_on_Auckland_campervan_hire\"><\/span>Our verdict on Auckland campervan hire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Auckland is the easiest place to start a New Zealand van trip, with a huge choice of fleets and four distinct North Island routes. The only real risk is booking too late for summer, when the cheap vans disappear and the typical price doubles.<\/p>\n<p>If we were planning from Europe, we would choose March to May or late spring, book three to six months ahead and pick a compact van for a Coromandel and Rotorua loop. You can check live availability on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">the Auckland campervan page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\">\n<!-- HTF-CVP-V1 -->\n<div style=\"margin:34px 0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2D5A3D 0%,#1a3d28 100%);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 28px;color:#fff;text-align:center;\"><div style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#E8D5A0;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Ready for the open road?<\/div><h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;color:#fff;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Auckland_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Auckland campervan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);\">Compare prices across 160+ campervan and motorhome rental brands, get a free 1GB eSIM with every booking \u2014 and <strong>\u20ac20 off with code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20<\/strong>.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/auckland-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-auckland-campervan-hire-coromandel-bay-of-islands-rotorua\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C8A45A;color:#1A1917;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 30px;border-radius:12px;\">Check prices &amp; availability \u2192<\/a><div style=\"font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:12px;\">Affiliate link \u2014 same price for you, small commission for us.<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-left:0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>How much does campervan hire in Auckland cost?<\/summary>\n<p>The CampervanPlanet page advertises Auckland campervans from NZ$33 a day. Across New Zealand its price index shows typical prices of about NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer, with the cheapest from NZ$40.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When should I book a campervan in Auckland?<\/summary>\n<p>For summer, the page recommends booking Auckland airport pick-ups 3 to 6 months ahead, because fleets sell out fastest there. Shoulder seasons and winter are easier.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where can I pick up a campervan in Auckland?<\/summary>\n<p>The page lists Auckland Airport (30 to 45 minutes from the city centre), downtown depots, South Auckland and gateway points such as Hamilton, Tauranga and Northland.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Use our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 at checkout on CampervanPlanet to take \u20ac20 off your booking. It is a fixed amount, and you need to reach CampervanPlanet through our links.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I take a campervan from Auckland to the South Island?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the rental company, so check its terms before booking. Many travellers drop the van in Wellington and pick up another one in the South Island.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-author\"><div class=\"htf-author-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div><div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. 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