Swap city lights for mountain mist, river-carved valleys, and vine-striped hills on this classic Sydney to Mudgee road trip. Over six easy-going days, you will wind through the Blue Mountains for sweeping cliff-top lookouts, taste crisp cider among Bilpin’s apple orchards, kayak past ancient sandstone on the Cudgegong River, and settle into Mudgee’s famed cellar doors and paddock-to-plate fare. Spring and autumn are the sweet spots for this route, with cool mornings, golden light, and long tasting-room afternoons. With short drives and overnight stays in character-filled country towns, this itinerary is paced to savour the scenery, the stories, and the region’s award-winning wine and food.

If you are looking for an easy North Island itinerary that blends movie magic, classic Waikato scenery, and one of New Zealand’s most memorable cave experiences, this Auckland to Waitomo and Matamata loop is a great choice. Starting and ending in Auckland, this campervan itinerary takes you through Hamilton, into the famous Waitomo glow worm caves region, and on to Matamata for a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set. With short driving days and well-spaced overnight stops, it is designed to keep the road trip relaxed and enjoyable. 

This is the kind of New Zealand itinerary that suits travellers who want plenty of time off the road. You can wander Hamilton Gardens, drift through the glow-lit darkness of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and step into the world of Middle-earth in Matamata, all without any long or tiring drives. It works well in every season too, which makes it an appealing campervan road trip whether you are planning a summer escape or a cooler-weather getaway.