Articles & Tips | Mighty Campers New Zealand

10 Nov 2019

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Splash into a Mighty summer!

There's nowhere better than New Zealand in summer. Everyone is outside making the most of the long, warm summer days. Whether it's relaxing on the beach, going for a hike or escaping the summer heat with an ice-cream under a big shady tree, the summer-time has a special place in everyone's heart.
Here are our top tips for summer travel.
1. Stock up on supplies
With a vibrant shopping centre, Christchurch is the perfect place to swap your sneakers for sandals, your jeans for shorts and grab a bathing...

10 Nov 2019

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8 Free Experiences That Will Be The Highlight Of Your Trip

A fun fact about New Zealand and Australia is the Milky Way isn’t as bright in the southern hemisphere during the warmer months. So bundle up, grab somebody to keep you warm, and lay back to enjoy some of the clearest skies in the world.
You've worked hard and saved up a whole load of cash for your dream trip. Lucky, as travelling ain't cheap! There is a whole list of amazing experiences you can pay to enjoy whilst in New Zealand, so to help you balance the books we've put together a list of activities...

10 Aug 2019

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Safe driving in New Zealand

New Zealand has one of the most unique road networks in the world. Rather than four lane super-highways, New Zealand has lush green countryside on each side of the highway, sealed roads nested in the side of steep mountains and clear views of a pea-green ocean as you meander along the coast. Remember, you are on holiday so relax, enjoy the slower pace.
Here's a few tips for driving safely in New Zealand.
Take a break. If you've just gotten off a long-haul flight, picking up your camper that day is...

18 Jun 2019

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The Ultimate Queenstown Winter Festival Guide

It’s that time of year again when the wild and wacky emerge from the woodwork in their birdman costumes and snowboards and make their way to the adventure capital of the world for New Zealand’s most anticipated festival – the Queenstown Winter Festival.
Nominated as one of the World’s top 10 ‘must see’ festivals by Yahoo!7 Travel, the outrageous 10-day event hosted in July, and if you are planning to get amongst the action, Mighty Campers can get you there with one of their campervans.What to do...

11 Jun 2019

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Christchurch To Queenstown Ski Trip

Running nearly the whole length of the South Island, the Southern Alps are never more stunning when liberally dusted with a coating of snow. Keep their peaks in your sights on this road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown, which dishes up bucket-loads of amazing scenery as well as opportunities to ski New Zealand. 1. Get snuggly socks
An energetic city that’s big on outdoor activities, Christchurch is the perfect introduction to the alpine adventures that lie temptingly close across the Canterbury...

30 May 2019

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Epic Views For Winter

This winter, don’t sit inside moping about the weather. Quell those winter blues, grab your favourite hiking boots, skis, snowboard, or even a bikini, and check out these epic views you can only enjoy in winter!
1. New Zealand treks are some of the best in the world. Warm your feet by hiking the Ben Lomond track then take in an uninterrupted view of the south island. Scenic views in New Zealand don’t come any better than these. A full day’s hike means you’ll be able to pack a delicious lunch from...

19 May 2019

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Carving Up The Remarkables and Coronet Peak This Winter

If you find yourself trembling with excitement each winter as you think about making fresh tracks in the pristine powder, then it’s time to book a trip to New Zealand’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski fields.
Open from June to October each year and located just a short drive from popular Queenstown, in New Zealand’s South Island, Coronet Peak, and The Remarkables are ideal adventure playgrounds for those who like to tackle the slopes with a breathtaking backdrop.
Coronet Peak
First up is Coronet...

12 Mar 2019

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4 Day Waikato Roadtrip

Holly and three of her best girlfriends hit the road for a 4-day all-girl road trip through the picturesque Waikato region. We caught up with her afterwards to hear all about it.
Kicking off the tour in Auckland, Coach Holly and the girls chose Mighty’s Double Up Camper. And what a good choice! The 4 Berth Campervan is a rugged road tripper with all the mod cons including a loo, shower, and cooking facilities; yet the beast still has plenty of space to comfortably sleep four people.
From Auckland...

4 Apr 2018

Warbirds Over Wanaka

The alpine township of Wanaka, sits on the shores of our 4th largest lake of the same name. The town name comes from the Maori word “Oanaka” which means “The Place of Anaka” who was an ancestral chief in the area. When discovered by Europeans in the mid 19th century, it was originally named Pembroke. It was renamed to Wanaka in 1940.
Wanaka is famous for a bunch of things. Firstly, its incredible scenery, with beautiful mountains and the lake itself both featured in various scenes of the LOTR trilogy...