{"id":19028,"date":"2026-11-03T16:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=19028"},"modified":"2026-11-03T16:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:18:45","slug":"nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Campervan Hire: Abel Tasman, Marlborough Sounds and the West Coast"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\/#title\" >'+title+'<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nelson_Campervan_Hire_Abel_Tasman_Marlborough_Sounds_and_the_West_Coast\"><\/span>Nelson <em>Campervan Hire<\/em>: Abel Tasman, Marlborough Sounds and the West Coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">New Zealand&#8217;s sunniest city makes a gentle start for a South Island road trip. Here are four routes, the seasonal prices and when to book.<\/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>November 3, 2026<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>8 min read<\/span><span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Prices checked Nov 2026<\/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 in the South Island\" 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>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;text-align:center;margin:-14px 0 18px;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\">\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>Everyone planning a New Zealand road trip looks at Queenstown and Christchurch first. <strong>Nelson campervan hire<\/strong> is the quieter, sunnier alternative at the top of the South Island, and it is a smart choice if you arrive by the Cook Strait ferry or want Abel Tasman and the wine country without the Queenstown crowds.<\/p>\n<p>We are Joona &amp; Alla, and we write this as a researched guide rather than a diary: we have not driven New Zealand ourselves, but we have studied the CampervanPlanet Nelson page and the New Zealand price index closely. It is Christmas season in the southern summer, so the key question is how early to book and how to use the cheaper shoulder months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\"><div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div><p>The CampervanPlanet Nelson page shows campervans <strong>from about \u20ac59 a day in peak summer (December to February), \u20ac45 in autumn, \u20ac49 in spring and \u20ac20 in winter<\/strong>. Pick up at Nelson Airport, in the city or in Motueka. The page recommends booking Nelson Airport pick-ups <strong>three to six months ahead<\/strong> for peak season.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\"><div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why start in Nelson?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">What Nelson campervan hire costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Route 1: The Abel Tasman coastal loop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Route 2: Marlborough Sounds and wine country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Route 3 and 4: Nelson Lakes, Golden Bay and the glaciers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">When to book and how to save<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Freedom camping and the practical bits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Our verdict on Nelson campervan hire<\/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 Nelson and the top of the South Island 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\/nelson-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\" 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=\"Why_start_in_Nelson\"><\/span>Why start in Nelson?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page describes Nelson as the sunniest city in New Zealand, with up to 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, and as the perfect launchpad for Abel Tasman, Marlborough wine country and the West Coast glaciers. It is a compact airport, 15 minutes from the city centre, with depots in town within walking distance of Trafalgar Street, and further pick-up points in Motueka, Picton, Blenheim and Takaka.<\/p>\n<p>It is also the natural place to start if you come across on the Interislander ferry to Picton, which is around 1.5 hours east. Compare it with the busier hubs in our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/queenstown-campervan-hire-south-island-loop-milford-sound-wanaka\/\">Queenstown campervan hire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/christchurch-campervan-hire-kaikoura-arthurs-pass-west-coast\/\">Christchurch campervan hire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Nelson_campervan_hire_costs\"><\/span>What Nelson campervan hire costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nelson page lists the season, temperature and a &#8220;from&#8221; price per day, as seen in late October 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December to February (summer, peak):<\/strong> 20 to 30 \u00b0C, crowds and premium rates, from about <strong>\u20ac59 a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March to May (autumn):<\/strong> crisp clear days and golden light, the sweet spot for Abel Tasman, from about <strong>\u20ac45 a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June to August (winter):<\/strong> milder than most of New Zealand, main roads open, the lowest rates of the year, from about <strong>\u20ac20 a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September to November (spring):<\/strong> lambing season, wildflowers and quiet campsites, from about <strong>\u20ac49 a day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those are the cheapest &#8220;from&#8221; figures for each season, not what a typical van costs. The New Zealand-wide index in late October showed a typical NZ$161 a day in winter and NZ$400 in summer, from NZ$40, across 107 vehicles and 22 companies. Our look at <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/new-zealand-campervan-hire-cost-summer-peak-christmas-2026-27\/\">New Zealand campervan hire costs this summer<\/a> goes into the Christmas peak in more detail.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_1_The_Abel_Tasman_coastal_loop\"><\/span>Route 1: The Abel Tasman coastal loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nelson&#8217;s signature trip is three to five days and about 250 km, easy and fine in a standard 2WD campervan. Drive west through apple orchards to Motueka, then the golden sands of Kaiteriteri and Marahau, the southern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Kayak the coast, hike a section of the Coastal Track, then loop over Takaka Hill into Golden Bay before returning to Nelson. The page suggests November and April as the best months, with DOC sites and holiday parks for camping.<\/p>\n<p>It is a perfect first trip in a campervan: short drives, good campsites and the option to leave the vehicle for a day on the water. In December and January, book the campsite and any kayak or water-taxi well ahead.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1110\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-17071\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1.jpg\" alt=\"South Island road trip scenery in New Zealand\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1536x888.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-1320x763.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/htf-cvp-new-zealand-1-600x347.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6b6b6b;margin-top:6px;\">Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_2_Marlborough_Sounds_and_wine_country\"><\/span>Route 2: Marlborough Sounds and wine country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second route is four to six days and about 300 km. Drive from Nelson to Picton along the Queen Charlotte Drive, continue south to Blenheim, the heart of the Sauvignon Blanc country, then return through the Rai Valley. Cycle the vineyards, take a mail boat in the Marlborough Sounds and enjoy a very different landscape from the golden-sand coast. The page says October and April are best, with harvest in February and April, and camping at parks in Blenheim and Havelock.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to combine this with a ferry crossing, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wellington-campervan-hire-wairarapa-hawkes-bay-cook-strait-ferry\/\">Wellington campervan hire and the Cook Strait ferry<\/a> explains how it works for a campervan.<\/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 Nelson and the top of the South Island campervans across 160+ rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/nelson-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\" 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\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_3_and_4_Nelson_Lakes_Golden_Bay_and_the_glaciers\"><\/span>Route 3 and 4: Nelson Lakes, Golden Bay and the glaciers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a week, the inland-meets-coast route runs five to seven days and about 450 km: south to Nelson Lakes National Park and the mirror-still Lake Rotoiti, then over Takaka Hill into Golden Bay for Te Waikoropup\u016b Springs, Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. For ten days, the West Coast route covers about 900 km via Murchison and Lewis Pass to Punakaiki&#8217;s Pancake Rocks, Greymouth and Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, returning via Haast Pass and Wanaka or Arthur&#8217;s Pass.<\/p>\n<p>The page flags a practical note for the longer trip: fuel up in Murchison. Distances on the West Coast are long and petrol stations are sparse, so treat the tank as a planning tool, not an afterthought. See also our <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/new-zealand-south-island-campervan-itinerary\/\">South Island campervan itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_book_and_how_to_save\"><\/span>When to book and how to save<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page is blunt about peak: crowds and premium rates in December to February, and Nelson Airport pick-ups should be booked three to six months ahead. If you are reading this in early November and want to travel this summer, check availability immediately; if not, consider the cheaper autumn weeks from March, or next spring.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to save is to compare brands for the same dates. We search many rental companies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campervanplanet.com\/nelson-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CampervanPlanet<\/a>, and our code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off at checkout. Also look at one-way options if you plan to end in Christchurch or Queenstown, and read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/campervan-rental\/\">our campervan rental guide<\/a> for insurance and deposit tips.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freedom_camping_and_the_practical_bits\"><\/span>Freedom camping and the practical bits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand has strict rules for where self-contained vehicles can stay, and local councils differ. Check the current rules for each region, use DOC sites and holiday parks, and make sure your vehicle has the certification the area requires. Fines for illegal camping are real, and we would not rely on a blog post for the details. Carry a paper map or offline map, because mobile coverage drops in the national parks.<\/p>\n<p>Drive on the left, give yourself extra time on winding roads, and remember that a campervan is slower than a car on hills.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_verdict_on_Nelson_campervan_hire\"><\/span>Our verdict on Nelson campervan hire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nelson is relaxed, sunny and easy to drive, and it works whether you want three days or three weeks. Take the Abel Tasman loop in autumn for the best value, Marlborough for wine and harvest, and the West Coast loop if you have the time. Book early for the Christmas peak, compare brands, and use the coupon to take \u20ac20 off.<\/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_Nelson_and_the_top_of_the_South_Island_campervan\"><\/span>Book your Nelson and the top of the South Island 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\/nelson-campervan-hire?currency=EUR&#038;sid=joonaheinone&#038;utm_source=joonaheinone&#038;utm_medium=affiliate&#038;utm_content=blog-nelson-campervan-hire-abel-tasman-marlborough-sounds-west-coast\" 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 Nelson campervan hire cost?<\/summary>\n<p>The CampervanPlanet Nelson page showed &#8220;from&#8221; prices of about \u20ac59 a day in December to February, \u20ac45 in March to May, \u20ac20 in June to August and \u20ac49 in September to November, checked in late October 2026. Live prices depend on your dates.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>When should I book a campervan in Nelson?<\/summary>\n<p>The page recommends booking Nelson Airport pick-ups three to six months ahead for peak season from December to February.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need a 4WD in Nelson?<\/summary>\n<p>No. The four routes on the page are marked easy or moderate and suitable for a 2WD campervan.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>What is the best time for Abel Tasman?<\/summary>\n<p>The page suggests the autumn months of March to May as the sweet spot without summer crowds, and lists November and April as best for the coastal loop.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where can I pick up a campervan near Nelson?<\/summary>\n<p>The page lists Nelson Airport, the city centre, Motueka, Picton, Blenheim and Takaka, with other South Island cities available for one-way trips.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is there a discount code for CampervanPlanet?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Our reader code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes \u20ac20 off your booking at checkout on CampervanPlanet. If you book through our links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.<\/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. Together we&#8217;ve visited 25 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/our-story\/\">Read our full story &#8594;<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-toc\"><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contents\"><\/span>Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why start in Nelson?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">What Nelson campervan hire costs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Route 1: The Abel Tasman coastal loop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Route 2: Marlborough Sounds and wine country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Route 3 and 4: Nelson Lakes, Golden Bay and the glaciers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">When to book and how to save<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Freedom camping and the practical bits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Our verdict on Nelson campervan 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