Tools & Guides

Uncover the best food experiences in New Zealand for your motorhome road trip. Book ahead at your favourite foodie spots from Auckland to Queenstown.

Find the best places to visit in NZ by campervan. Plan your ultimate New Zealand motorhome road trip from the coast to the mountains.

Discover NZ's best motorhome holiday themes. Choose to focus on hiking, wildlife, Māori culture, wineries, snow, surf, stargazing, history or movies.

Learn what motorhome features to weigh up when choosing a rental in New Zealand. From driveability to a restful bedroom to heating, cooling and storage

Need an easy-to-compare overview of the features and specs of each of our motorhomes for hire? Download this simple chart and compare models side-by-side.

Find out how much it can cost overall to hire a motorhome or campervan. We look at the base cost, hidden fees, add-ons, insurance and on-road costs.

Find out about Wilderness Motorhomes quality child restraints, how to install them and the challenges of doing so — plus read our on-the-road safety tips.

At Wilderness, we truly believe that a motorhome or campervan is the best way to explore New Zealand.

A great guide for first time motorhomers - Find out how easy it is to drive, manoeuvre, and park a motorhome — and how driving on New Zealand roads may differ from your home country.

Find everything you need to know about travelling with Wilderness – from choosing a motorhome, to what’s in it and how it works, driving in New Zealand, how to freedom camp and more.

Ready to book, but not sure which motorhome is right for you? Our motorhome selector tool will help match you up with your perfect motorhome.

Use our simple worksheet to compare the rental agreements of a few New Zealand motorhome hire companies.

Learn about choosing the best campervan rental company in New Zealand for you with this comprehensive guide.

Use our worksheet to compare inclusions, add-ons and extra fees of New Zealand's best campervan rentals.

Print out our campervan packing checklist to ensure you take all your essentials you’ll need — from clothing and health necessities to cooking items and electronics.

Are you an experienced traveller but still young at heart? Check out our motorhome holiday guide especially created for over 50s. The road ahead doesn’t have to be mapped out.

In this ebook we’re excited to share our absolute best road recipes with you. Tried and tested by our team, we’ve used a lot of local ingredients and have included some of our Kiwi favourites.

Travelling’s easy when you know the rules.

What kind of camping experience are you into? Take our short quiz to discover your camping style, then link through to the types of camping that are likely to suit it. 

Which is better for your holiday: a private motorhome or one from a rental company? Check out this visually engaging decision guide.