>Hi, > >Anyone have any experience with renting/buying a Westy-type vehicle in >New Zealand? My fiance' and I are planning an extended trip to NZ. Our >budget is about 2 small steps above a backpacker's budget, so we'd like >to purchase a vehicle we can live in, then sell it when we leave. I've >heard that cars are obscenely expensive down there. Any tips or good >advice would be greatly appreciated? > Do an altavista search (altvista.digital.com) with the following key: "New Zealand"+RV You'll find plenty of information... For an idea of what's available in prepackaged trips and arrangements take a look at http://www.around-the-world.com/NZ/RVSpcial.htm
"New Zealand RV Vacation - 10 Days from $1099 Explore New Zealand independently - your vacation includes a round-trip flight and the rental of a 2-person RV with unlimited mileage. Not only do you get wheels but also enjoy the freedom of staying overnight virtually wherever you wish - wake up one morning in a National Park and the next on the banks of a gurgling river with snow capped peaks in the background! The package may be easily extended or modified to include a larger RV. Round-trip air from Los Angeles or San Francisco (surcharge for departures from other cities) 8-Day rental of a 2-Berth van with unlimited miles At least 13,500 Frequent Flyer miles New Zealand tax of 12.5% ..."
This would seem to indicate that "camping vans" are available in NZ.
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