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TRAVELING NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is an easy, relaxed place to travel and one of the safest places in the world. Kiwis (People of New Zealand) are extremely polite and very helpful. If you ask for assistance in a rural area in New Zealand you are more likely to be invited to join them in their home than to be turned away. So do not hesitate asking.
There is so much to see and do in New Zealand and Bedmobils camper van rentals, hire and sale Auckland offers you the best value for money to travel New Zealand in your own home away from home. You do have your accommodation and transport all in one and you can go wherever you want whenever you want!
ARRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND
On the airplane you will be asked to fill out an arrival card and a customs declaration.
After landing in New Zealand make your way to the immigration counter with your valid passport, visa if applicable and the completed passenger arrival card.
Pick up your luggage and pass customs on either the “nothing to declare” or “goods to declare” lane. In case you are not sure if you have to declare an item, declare it anyway as there are strict fines if you get caught with an undeclared item.
Then make your way out of the airport building. You are now touching New Zealand soil. Welcome !
New Zealand arrival card
New Zealand visa
Flying with kids
IMMIGRATION
New Zealand has strict immigration rules and laws to protect its agricultural
industries. If you bring in items such as food or plants, make sure you declare
them as no or incorrect declaration may result in an instant fine of NZ$ 200.--.
Items that need to be declared in New Zealand include:
* food and the products and ingredients used for preparing food
* plants and parts of plants (alive or dead)
* animals (alive or dead) or products from animals
* equipment used with animals
* camping gear, golf clubs, hiking boots, shoes, equestrian equipment and used bicycles
* biological specimens
For exact details visit the New Zealand official Immigration web site .
For all those who want to immigrate permanently to New Zealand we do have a couple of insider tips for New Zealand Immigration for you.
FERRY - NORTH TO SOUTH ISLAND
OF NEW ZEALAND
Book your ferry ticket through Bedmobils New Zealand camper van rentals, camper van hire and camper van sale Auckland and you only pay the same rate as a car. Please note that in high season (November - April) your ferry crossing should be pre-booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
The two ferry companies Bluebridge and Interislander cross the Cook Strait on a frequent basis.
CAMPGROUNDS
New Zealander's are a camping nation and New Zealand itself is a camper’s
paradise. In lots of places you can simply park your camper van and just be one
with nature and enjoy the countryside.
If you prefer more comfort, New Zealand also has numerous campgrounds, caravan and campervan parks situated throughout the country catering for all budgets. Tourists are impressed with the comprehensive facilities on offer such as well equipped kitchens, barbeque areas, TV lounges, washing machines, dryers and so on. Shower and toilet blocks are of a high standard and very clean. Check out what our customers thought about New Zealand campgrounds and their camper
van in New Zealand.
The alternative to freedom camping and commercial campgrounds are DOC campgrounds. DOC (Department of Conservation) provides “back to nature” style of camping in scenic settings. Charges are minimal and
start at a couple of dollars depending on the facilities on offer.
New Zealand campgrounds are very well signposted and there are lots of campgrounds in New Zealand.
DOC Campgrounds New Zealand
Top10 Campgrounds New Zealand
Best Campground in Auckland, New Zealand
Campground in Wanaka, New Zealand – South Island
DISTANCES IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand distance calculator
FUEL PRICES
Almost all vehicles in New Zealand are petrol (unleaded 91 and unleaded 95/98) or diesel powered.
Diesel is cheaper than petrol in New Zealand as diesel is not taxed at the fuel station. New Zealand government charges people driving a diesel powered vehicle tax through “Road
User Charges”. Because of the lower fuel consumption, a diesel powered
camper van is cheaper to run, even with the Road User Charges added.
www.pricewatch.co.nz
ROAD RULES
First and most important rule to remember during your New Zealand travels: Drive on the left side of the road!
Once you get that, the rest comes naturally as all signposting follows standard international symbols. Give way to your right, turn the lights on when driving at night and try not to hit any animals on the road. Distances are in kilometres. The speed limit is 100 km/h on the open road and 50 km/h in urban areas.
There is one rule in particular in New Zealand that might be worth your attention as it can be different from country to country. Rule: Imagine there are no traffic lights or traffic signs and you want to turn left into a street. A car traveling in the opposite direction wants to turn right into the same street. Careful! You have to stop and give way to the other car as it is coming from your right! We will explain that rule to you again once you are in New Zealand and show you 
examples.
At single-lane bridges (of which there are surprisingly large numbers in New Zealand), a smaller red arrow pointing in your direction of travel means that you have to give way.
It is compulsory for both drivers and passengers to wear seat belts.
Babies and children must be put in an approved child restraint. The appropriate child restrains are available from Bedmobils camper van rentals and camper van hire for rent for a one off fee.
For more details on traffic rules in New Zealand check out the NZ road code
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS - NORTH ISLAND
Northland (North of Auckland) Sailing Trip in the Bay of Islands, visit Waitangi in Pahia, Bay of Islands, where the Treaty of Waitangi has been signed. 
Visit the Poor Knight Island and dive the Rainbow Warrior
Sand dunes before Cape Reinga and the beautiful Northern beaches and Hokianga harbour.
Auckland Sky Tower, Devonport, Piha and Muriwai Beach (Surfers Paradise). Visit Raglan, 90 minutes south of Auckland (Surfers Paradise).
Coromandel Cathedral cove and Hot Water Beach.
Central Check out Maori culture inc. a Hangi and
Haka performance in Rotorua. Visit Taupo for the cheapest Skydive in New Zealand.
Check out the Tongariro National park and central Plateau for a totally different
side of New Zealand.
South Visit Wellington and the free national museum of New Zealand Te Papa.
MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS - SOUTH ISLAND
North Drive the scenic route from Picton to Nelson and visit the Abel Tasman National park.
West Kahurangi National park and Oparara Basin. Take a guided walk or helicopter ride at Franz Joseph or Fox glacier. Drive all the way out to Milford Sound, even if its raining as it is even more spectacular.
South Queenstown offers nearly all sportive activities imaginable. Drive the south east scenic route from Invercargill to Dunedin. This stretch is like a living museum with an amazing array of flora and fauna .
Central Mt. Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand with an unbelievable scenery.
East Visit Christchurch and check out one of the
popular festivals during weekends in Summer.
NEW ZEALAND WALKS
Abel Tasman Coast Track Many travelers kayak around the coast rather than walk the three- to five day, 51km Abel Tasman Coast Track. Either way, your are in for a treat: sheltered beaches, craggy cliffs, islands and aquamarine inlets await.
Heaphy Track The 82km Heaphy Track remains one of the most popular tramps in New Zealand. There is plenty of wild, abandoned coastline and craggy mountain terrain here ( it is almost entirely within Kahurangi National park) to ensure you get your dose of solitude.
Milford Track One of the world's finest walks, the four day, 54 km Milford Track runs from the top of Lake Te Anau to the heads of Milford Sound. Expect a stunningly beautiful rainforest surrounded by towering mountains, sculpted canyons and valley vistas.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing The 18 km, one-day Tongariro Alpin Crossing in Tongariro National park traverses spectacular volcanic landscapes, complete with steaming vents, alpine tussock vegetation and lush forest.
Queen Charlotte Track Darting through the Marlborough
Sounds is the fabulous three to five day, 71 km Queen Charlotte Track, tackled
on foot or by mountain bike. Camp at isolated inlets, traverse forested ridges
and dip your toe in dolphin-infested waters.
NEW ZEALAND MUSEUMS
One of the museums you should not miss while in New Zealand is Te Papa in Wellington. The Papa will offer you an excellent inside about New Zealand. Entry is free and it is well worth a visit – even if you are not a museum visiting type of person. You will be surprised at how interesting a museum can be. Check out the New Zealand Museum Guide for more information about Museums in New Zealand.
TOURIST INFORMATION
You will find heaps of local visitor information offices, part of the Visitor Information Network (VIN), in New Zealand. Those New Zealand Tourist Information centres provide valuable information and should be an automatic stop for all New Zealand travelers. Bedmobils New Zealand camper van rentals, camper van hire and campervan sale Auckland does especially recommend visiting them in the smaller towns for those special local insider tips.
To check out different areas of New Zealand visit
www.nzinfoonline.co.nz/enz/explorenewzealand.asp
TOILETS
It will not be a problem to find a public toilet of a clean and high standard in New Zealand. There is one toilet that we especially recommend to visit - the public toilet of Kawakawa (North of Auckland – Bay of Islands).
WATER
In general Tap (faucet) water is fresh and safe to drink. Bottled water is also available in the supermarkets ranging from 250 ml to 20l.
SUPERMARKETS
Here is a list of the bigger supermarket chains in New Zealand. Some of the supermarkets in Auckland are open 24 hours 7 days a week. So in case you plan on a late arrival you will still be able to buy food. The cheapest supermarket in New Zealand is Pak n’ Save and is situated around 5 minutes from the Bedmobil's camper van rentals, camper van hire and camper van sales Auckland office.
www.paknsave.co.nz
www.foodtown.co.nz
www.woolworths.co.nz
BEST BURGERS IN NEW ZEALAND
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