Super fresh mussel fritters

Mussels are prolific around the coast of New Zealand. Packed with minerals, they are versatile to cook and great to eat as well. Just be careful where you get them from though, and remember some areas have limits on the numbers you are allowed to take.

Mussel Fritters are very popular, and easy to make, even when camping!

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Freedom camping in the Lake District

Queenstown is the centre of the Lake District, a very popular place to visit on the South Island. Not only is it the ‘Adventure Capital’ of New Zealand where you can do the original Bungy-jump, Skydive, Wild Water Rafting and Jet Boating to name some it is one of the few places with a sort of ‘night life’ with clubs and bars.

Not a party goer or thrill seeker? Parts of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ are filmed amid the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests and Queenstown is the gateway to the Milford Sound, Fiordland.

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Keeping your possessions safe

New Zealand is generally known as one of the most safest countries to travel too.

Never the less, you need to act responsible and careful if it comes to your personal possessions.  (more…)

WIFI in all campervans

It may not look like a big thing, but it is: We now supply WIFI in all campervans…

We already had broadband available, but how to connect your iPhone, iPad, Android or wireless laptop if there is no USB port? The simple solution is WIFI, the challenge to make it available in a mobile setup like a campervan; and we succeed!

So bring your laptop, iPhone, iPad or any other devise that connects to WIFI without any technical hassle. We choose to keep it in our own hands, so we can keep the price of data reasonable.

WIFI another reason to book with Bay of Islands Campervans New Zealand.

Walkway the Bay of Islands (Full circle)

Finally: a ‘Full Circle Day Walk’ including two ferry crossings in the Bay of Islands

You can start the walkway anywhere in Russell, Okiato, Opua or Paihia and use the ferry between Opua/Okaito and Russel/Paihia.

On your way you will most likely see birds like the Tui, Fantail, Kingfisher, Pukeko and with a bit of luck even see dolphins when crossing with the ferry.  (more…)

Camping our way

“Freedom campers could find themselves paying an instant $200 fine if the “poo police” find them in an area where freedom camping has been banned – or even if they are preparing to camp there.”
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Clean green toilet in our campervans

We now use environmentally friendly, non toxic toiletry in all campervan toilets.

Renting a self contained campervan doesn’t automaticly mean you are helping the enviroment if it uses common toilet chemicals. (more…)

Tourism Radio in your campervan

Tourism Radio in your campervan

What is Tourism Radio?

It’s like  travelling around New Zealand with your own personal Tour Guide.It will add a new dimension to your New Zealand holiday.

Using the latest GPS technology, this personal tour guide comes standard with your Bay of Islands Campervans. (more…)

Travel times and distances in New Zealand

Travel times and distances in New Zealand are often misjudged. Highways (except round a few cities) are comparable to 80Km roads in Europe or Australia. OK, you are allowed to drive 100 km per hour but whether this is always possible and safe? Use an average of 60 kilometers per hour if you travel a certain distance to calculate. (more…)

Driving left in New Zealand

Why does New Zealand drive on the “wrong” side of the road ?

Well it’s one of those trivia questions that can really nag at you until you find an answer; (more…)

Money in New Zealand

New Zealand’s currency is the dollars. You guessed it: the New Zealand dollar. When withdrawing money, the best exchange rates are available at a regular bank-branch or ATM. We advise not to use the ‘exchange office’s', there exchange-rate is usually not that good. (more…)

International driving permit?

What permit do you need driving in New Zealand?

We asked the NZ Transport Agency: What License to hold for driving a car or campervan? (more…)