Our TOP 14 TIPS for Camper Van Travel in New Zealand | Freedom Camping, Toilets, Romance and more

After travelling 3,800km around New Zealand in a Camper Van, it's safe to say we learnt A LOT. Today, I, Chloé, am here to spill the beans of all of the juicy topics, including Freedom Camping, the toilet/shower situation, budgeting, what to pack and how to keep that romance alive (if travelling with the person you fancy).
Grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and perhaps a note pad as I indulge you with our New Zealand Van Life must do's/don'ts and everything in between.
What tip helped you the most? Let me know in the comments!
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Hej hej allihopa! ("Hey everyone" in Swedish) We are Chloé, the Kiwi, and Ludvig, the Swede. We met at a Ski Resort in Canada and have since been travelling the whole world together. So far... we got engaged in the snowy mountains, hiked through Norway, flown a propeller plane around Sweden, visited 20 (ish) US states, cruised through the Mediterranean, Iceland and Greenland, road tripped through the whole of New Zealand in a campervan and now we're in the process of moving to CANADA! Phew! Clearly we hate the word boring.
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[@fritzwacker3771]

I confirm all your tips. Between 1993 and 2003 I was six times by camper van in NZ. Every journey 30 hours flight from Europe but it was it worth. NZ is the best country living in a camper van. I'm dreaming always of NZ but I'm to old for the long trip. Thanks for the video.

[@chloeandludvig]

Wow you sure have explored New Zealand then! Glad you can agree on the tips I have shared in this video, as you would know lots yourself! Thanks for watching and sharing :D

[@KylanHurt]

Was remarkably hard to find a simple overview of what it's like to Van Life in New Zealand. Thank you for making this video! As an American I needed to know what it's like compared to USA and I think this video did a pretty good job of that 😁

[@chloeandludvig]

Aw thanks Kylan for letting me know! So happy to hear this video helped! You’re going to love van life in New Zealand 😀😀

[@Magictina-po3ur]

I bring always like a 3 in 1 jacket (winterjacket, inlet to get out and rainjacket all in one), trousers with zippers at the legs, to have long and short ones in one and t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, different sizes, so I can wear them over each other as warmer layer or separate to have a cooler layer

[@chloeandludvig]

That’s a really great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to look into those 3 in 1 jackets myself!

[@Magictina-po3ur]

@@chloeandludvig They are really good and practical, especially in the evening, when it gets a bit chilly. The inlet is a kind of fleece jacket, ideal for a chilly evening in a campervan☺️

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@martinjolliffe6465]

So gonna do this next year.. LOVE This..

[@chloeandludvig]

Yay so excited for you!!

[@Azden392]

Great tips all in all! I used to solo trip across great places like Iceland and Germany in a camper van but had to set my other plans aside during COVID. I'm planning a long South Island trip in a couple of months and your list brought back memories prepping for my adventures back then. Scared but excited; thanks for the tips - especially about laundry and bug repellent.

[@chloeandludvig]

Wow, that sounds fantastic! I have yet to do a solo camper trip, but would love to at some point! So happy to hear you found the video helpful :) Enjoy your trip to the South Island!!

[@amberk8956]

Very helpful tips. Thank you so much for making this video 😊 I'm planning my South Island trip.

[@chloeandludvig]

Oh yay so glad your found them helpful! How exciting you’re experiencing the South Island!! Excited for you!

[@ebslowliving4033]

Thank you for sharing camping tips in New Zealand, like your campervan, we love camping too, supporting you with full watched++👍from Canada😊

[@chloeandludvig]

Aw thank you!!! We are actually moving to Canada!! How cool! Where about are you based?

[@ebslowliving4033]

@@chloeandludvig wow, that's great. We're in Toronto. Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦

[@chloeandludvig]

@@ebslowliving4033 Thank you!! Oo we loved Toronto! We'll be living in BC ;)

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@pianoman4967]

I know I'm enjoying something when l take notes as l watch! All you spoke about is such common sense and a great series of reminders to make anyone's road trip better. 👍🏻💖.....and today ladies and gentlemen, plus all others, the best news is that there are more vids coming! Yippee!!

[@chloeandludvig]

Haha knew you'd be the first to watch!! Great to know you got some good tips haha - they were all pretty obvious but good reminders for sure :)

[@pianoman4967]

@@chloeandludvig Damn I'm becoming predictable! Promise I'm not a stalker though. Ha! Anyway if you ... I mean "when you" do another instructional video, work on the background music and I'd suggest a better microphone in that studio. Small but important points. Maybe a picture of Ludvig on the wall as well so it seems like a team presentation? 😂😂👍🏻 Now please go have a great week - both of you! (I'm going off-grid very soon so will have to hope to keep in touch.)

[@chloeandludvig]

@@pianoman4967 Aw thanks so much for those points!!! I definitely agree!!! It's all a learning curve this KZbin stuff isn't it, but tips like that are awesome!!

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@michaelconnell8624]

All great tips 👍😀 Looking forward to your top places to stay videos 👍

[@chloeandludvig]

Yay thanks Michael! We’re looking forward to sharing our top places with you!!😊

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@twiss9341]

Thanks for the video! Channel looks like some good content. Happy to join the ride

[@chloeandludvig]

Wooohoo welcome along!!! Happy to have you!

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@katieleikin6010]

Amazing video and tips! Where are the glamping sites with outdoor baths?

[@chloeandludvig]

Thank you so much! One is in Te Puke in the north island - it’s called redwood farm treehouse. The other is in Otago South Island - it’s called rocky ridge hut. We booked them through canopy camping - I’m a little obsessed with all of the places on this website!! 🤓

[@seanconway1478]

Hi Chloe, loved the video, some great tips for our next adventure. Would you be able to tell me the location of tje glamping spot at 18:35 please, thank you 😀

[@chloeandludvig]

Hey Sean! Yay glad you got value out of this video - thanks for watching! Yes of course, this is called the Rocky Ridge Hut in Otago - I booked it through our favourite Glamping website - Canopy camping (you’ll find it so hard to choose!)

[@leannejohnny1630]

Thank you for the videos! Where did you purchase the fly screens please? :) :)

[@chloeandludvig]

Thanks for watching! our van actually came with them!! Very handy :)

[@leannejohnny1630]

@@chloeandludvig thank you!

[@SByoutube123]

Am sure most people use a toilet but unfortunately in Auckland a freedom camper defecated right outside our houses outside their vans in a built up suburb on two occasions. Toilets need to be mandatory in camper vans or use paid facilities with toilets.

[@chloeandludvig]

Oh my gosh that’s terrible!! And very gross. Some people shouldn’t be driving camper vans

[@user-xu4mu1vm6d]

We are not finding a camp van to rent ----- yikes we will be there tomorrow

[@chloeandludvig]

Ooo good luck!

[@jord_mov]

were there any flies and insects while camping?

[@chloeandludvig]

Yes, specially around the west coast of the South Island - you'll definitely want to bring bug spray ;)

[@007nadineL]

What does he think about yr eyebrows Jfc

[@chloeandludvig]

Ludvig loves the brows.

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@shirekhoda]

😂 “otherwise, that’s kind of weird!”

[@chloeandludvig]

Hahahaha! ;)

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@kiwitiendatm1654]

so you don't need a toilet as long as you stay by somewhere with a toilet?

[@chloeandludvig]

As long as you stay at a proper campsite I believe - otherwise you’ll need one in the camper (I’m pretty sure)

[@user-im3hr1ed2l]

I think to freedom camp you need self contained , otherwise campgrounds

[@lewiswing1114]

What is the location @ 7:14?

[@chloeandludvig]

Hey Lewis, that's on our way down from hiking to Mueller Hut in Mt Cook National Park :)

[@ottouring]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring

[@brendan904]

Here's my top tip - don't. It's illegal now as New Zealand has had enough of you people messing up beauty spots.

[@chloeandludvig]

Oh wow is it really? That’s a shame, but I am sure there were a lot of travellers acting irresponsibly and abusing the privilege. Thanks Brendan

[@kiwionarope]

What are you talking about, freedome camping is still allowed in New Zealand. Many councils are making it harder for you to do so. For example, in Tauranga they limit the Freedom Camping spots in each car park at local parks. So yeah, its no longer a free for all where you can park up anywhere and camp, but you still can find places.

[@user-im3hr1ed2l]

Why type of comment to make. One thing you are wrong, some councils have tightened up the rules and have limited the availability but not illegal. Also what’s with the “ you people comment “ ? Like who are you?

[@brendan904]

@@user-im3hr1ed2l glad I could upset you people.

[@freelancershahed1]

Dear, please check your Gmail.