15 May 2018
Motorhome Adventure Around the South Island
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.
14 Mar 2018
Best Cycle Trail Locations In New Zealand
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.
6 Mar 2018
The best Autumn destinations in Otago
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.
19 Feb 2018
Finding the Perfect Wine for your Meal
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.
23 Aug 2017
Best Restaurant Views
By maui motorhomes team
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!
1 Oct 2014
New Zealand’s Most Scenic Destinations
New Zealand is a dream destination for campervan travellers, boasting landscapes so varied and dramatic that every day's journey will linger long in the memory. From its smouldering volcanic heart to its fresh, coastal fringes, the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes will leave you breathless. Somehow, your own photographs just never do them justice – those awe-inspiring, picture-postcard scenes, the ones you want to remember forever. Get ready to see plenty of them on your Maui campervan road trip, and look out for some of our favourites…
16 Jul 2014
Romance on the Road
Looking for a romantic getaway? You’ve come to the right place, because campervanning gets you closer in more ways than one. An easy way to travel that’s low on stress, big on fun – and packed full of fresh air and sunshine – a campervan road trip will work wonders on your love life, and here’s how.
17 Jun 2014
Ten top tips for delicious campervan food and drink
Eating and drinking is a wonderful way to explore a country, opening doors to new cuisines and cultural experiences. Whichever maui campervan you choose for your holiday, you will have a full kitchen at your disposal. We supply all the tools of the trade too, with pots, pans, colander, cooking utensils and even decent wine glasses so you can enjoy a glass of fabulous New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as you cook your evening meal. A Maui campervan holiday is the perfect way to a get taste of New Zealand. Here are our top tips for making the most of it.
19 Apr 2014
Fairway to Heaven
By Sarah Bennett & Lee Slater @BennettnSlater
​With more courses per capita than anywhere else in the world, New Zealand is the perfect place for a golfing holiday. A Maui campervan is a great way to get around them, allowing you to take in amazing scenery along the way and park overnight in spectacular campsites. There’s plenty of room on board to stow your clubs. Here we bring you some of New Zealand’s classic hits, north to south.
The Best Campsites & Holiday Parks near Dunedin
The South Island city of Dunedin is renowned for its rich heritage and vibrant urban culture. Its wild and beautiful eastern coastline is also home to some of Aotearoa’s unique and rare wildlife. With so much to offer, it’s little wonder that Dunedin is a top New Zealand road trip destination for campervan travellers.