People who have visited Auckland before often come back for the wide variety of activities and destinations. If you are one of the lucky ones who have been here before, you'll understand that Auckland is not just a city, it's a whole region packed with things to see and do. First time visitors are often amazed and usually have trouble deciding where to start their adventure.

In terms of lifestyle, Aucklanders have very little to complain about. The city is consistently rated among the world's best for quality of life, and it's not hard to see why. Auckland is a perfect combination of sophisticated city life with extraordinary natural wonders right on its doorstep. Consider taking your next holiday in a campervan rental vehicle and you will discover why Auckland keeps drawing visitors back time and time again.

Stand overlooking the beautiful Manukau harbour at Huia and keep your eyes peeled for orca hunting stingrays. Walk through the surrounding lush, pristine rainforest and listen for birds or watch for the majestic kauri trees. Hope on a ferry and visit Waiheke Island, enjoy the culinary experience of a lifetime at a vineyard restaurant. Catch your very own fish dinner in the Hauraki Gulf, or the Hunua Ranges. Retire to your fully equipped campervan rental vehicle and enjoy the comforts of home as you prepare a home style meal.

There are 25 stunning regional parks in and around the Auckland area. This encompasses 40,000 hectares of protected parklands, including beachfront parks, rugged bush and active working farms. These provide endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation to suit a wide variety of tastes. And you can enjoy the experience so much more from the comfort of our Campervan Rental New Zealand vehicles because you are not tied down to a particular set of lodgings. Spend a day exploring a park, or stay in one of over 30 campsites and wake up in a part of Auckland that is a world away from the busy city.

Auckland City

Auckland is a big city on a small island. Like most big cities it draws a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds. This makes Auckland one of the most exciting places to shop, dine, drink and dance. If you want to put your finger on the pulse of New Zealand then Auckland is your city.

City Fringe

Auckland is a collection of villages which are vitally important to Aucklanders. Each is a landmark that helps define the city. Visit Ponsonby for the trendy cafes and boutique fashion stores, or cruise by Parnell to visit a gallery or stop for a fabulous lunch. Head south west to Newmarket and climb the extinct volcano Maungawhau for uninterrupted 360 degree views of the city. To check out the night life why not visit trendy K'Rd after dark?

East of Auckland

The eastern coastline is made up of a succession of sandy bays of Manukau City and the Franklin District. Indigenous Pohutakawa trees are dotted along the protected beach front and stunning regional parklands allow public access to this beautiful region. Inland, there are charming country settlements and rural settlements. The area is an ideal playground for the nature lover or bush walking enthusiast. Your campervan rental will make you feel so comfortable that you will never want to be shut in by four walls ever again.

Hauraki Gulf and islands

The Hauraki Gulf and its islands are the jewels in Auckland's crown. Each island in the Hauraki Gulf has developed its own special and unique character. Some are as small as a haystack, while others might be regarded as a whole country if located elsewhere in the world. The best known of all the islands is Rangitoto Island, the volcanic cone is clearly visible from several vantage points in and around the city. Many of the islands are accessible from downtown Auckland by a short 30 minute ferry ride, making them perfect for day trips or for starting off on a longer adventure. Popular activities in the gulf include fishing, sailing, dolphin and whale watching, cruising, kayaking and windsurfing. Vehicles are welcome on many of the islands. Simply drive your campervan rental vehicle to the vehicular ferry terminal and the helpful ferry staff will take you where you want to go.

North of Auckland

To the north of Auckland the Northern Bays and the Rodney District provide visitors with a wide variety of destinations. Rodney District is home to a variety of bohemian and historic country townships offering variety of cultural destinations and bustling country town attractions. The area is famous for its produce, much of which is on display at the weekly farmers' market.
The Northern Bays are a cluster of peaceful coastal communities with a number of regional parks that take in rural landscapes and the stunning beaches.

South of Auckland

South of Auckland is home to a vibrant blend of different cultures. Venture south and you will find a blend of urban and rural spaces enveloped by 320 kilometres of stunning coastline. Manukau is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and is home to New Zealand's famous theme park, Rainbow's End.

West of Auckland

Auckland's west, is renowned for its scenery and stunning natural landscape. It is endowed with lush rainforests, black sand beaches and rolling green hills, and it provides a wealth of opportunities for getting close to nature. This area provides the ultiamte destination for campervan rental New Zealand travelers. The rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges covers an enormous area and provides visitors with more than 240 kilometres of public walking trails through beautiful native trees, alongside bubbling streams, past stunning waterfalls and west facing beaches.

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