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Where better place to start your love of Motorhome Holidays than New Zealand? With the scenery, the adventure, the surfing, the skiing, the golf and the wine, there's really nobody that New Zealand doesn't cater to. And the beauty of travelling by motorhome? Well you don't have to confine yourself to one area and one activity. For solo travelers and pairs or groups alike, this is a chance to try new adventures, see new places and wake up to a different postcard-perfect view every morning. Believe us, your friends – and kids – will be buzzing with jealousy!

New Zealand's South Island is a great place to visit if you’re an aspiring photographer or simply love to capture beautiful natural landscapes. Brimming with dramatic scenery, you’re never far from a jaw-dropping view.

To help you on your quest for the perfect shot, we sat down with award-winning New Zealand photographer Rach Stewart for her top picks on the best stops on a South Island road trip for photographers. Using her years of experience in landscape photography, we’ve put together this guide on the best picture-perfect stops on a South Island road trip.

"It’s hard to imagine a better way to get together for a girls’ weekend than taking a road trip to a great destination. Bypass the hotel and jump in a Maui motorhome for your next luxurious girls’ weekend away."  Peta Stavelli tells us why girls long weekend motorhome trips are soaring in popularity, and why you need to take one.

South Island Motorhome Road Trip

Rach Stewart, a kiwi landscape photographer recently picked up one of our maui River motorhomes and embarked on a trip through South Island. With a passion for landscapes, combined with a love to travel to new places, Rach set about exploring a combination of South Island's most popular locations and a few lesser-known gems, documenting her experiences along the way her stunning photography skills. Here's her story.

Those who've been to New Zealand will likely talk your ear off about the beauty, the variety, the purity - or maybe all of them at the same time. Maybe that's what motivated Jade to shortlist New Zealand when looking for a holiday with her husband and young child. Clearly, she fell in love with the place as she ended up visiting in one of our maui Ultima campers. Follow Jade's photo story as she travels through the lower South Island.

Cycling is a perfect way to explore New Zealand. And with a whole handful of cycle trails across the country, you'll be spoilt for choice. Threading through unique landscapes, with gentle gradients, they provide a perfect way for you to soak up the natural beauty of New Zealand.

Not a "cyclist?" No problem, rent an electric bike to take the strain out of it as you ride from winery to winery in a day. Want a unique adventure with your partner or group of friends? Try a multi-day ride with a stop off in some quaint accommodation. To get you started, we've put together our local knowledge on how to incorporate the best parts of these rides into easy day trips.

You'll be hard pushed to find the variation that Otago provides. From the rolling tussock hills to wineries, clear blue lakes to snowcapped mountains. The area really comes alive in autumn - as the trees change to a golden hue, the rivers swell, whilst snow dusts the mountain tops. A truly classic New Zealand scene. Here's a selection of must-visit places for your next South Island trip.

You don’t need to be a critic to know that wine and cheese is a marriage made in heaven. Still just like marriages, not all wine and food partnerships are equally good. Here are a few suggestions to help you find your own wine and cheese Nirvana.

While there are so many wonderful restaurants in New Zealand only so many combine great food with great views. While these are our picks, we’d love to hear your thoughts or suggestions of others you think are worthy of this list.

All are in standout locations where the journey in your maui motorhome will be as rewarding as the destination. Drive safe and enjoy!