THE CAMPERVAN CRAZE is sweeping the globe. Go through your social media accounts, and you’re bound to land on someone’s trip through Australia or New Zealand in one of these converted vehicles. Their popularity makes sense. In these vans, travellers can enjoy both the comfort of modern luxuries and the freedom of the wild outdoors. If you have not thought of the reasons why you should go on a campervan holiday, we have thought of 3 reasons for you!
1. Roam around freely
No other method of travel offers such freedom, with a campervan affording almost the same reach as a motorcar with the convenience of your own ‘home’ on board.
No other method of travel offers such freedom, with a campervan affording almost the same reach as a motorcar with the convenience of your own ‘home’ on board.
2. Enjoy southern lights and stars in comfort
Imagine yourself lying on the cosy bed, wrapped with thick blanket while you enjoy the beautiful southern lights dancing in the dark sky of Lake Tekapo, Queenstown or Dunedin. Each stop comes the opportunity to explore new places. What you can see through the campervan window are amazing!
*Note that the actual campervan layout may not be what you see above. But rest assured there are roof and side windows.
3. Convenience
- No other form of travel offer the convenience that campervan holiday provides.
- Wanted to shoot time lapse video, fly a drone or take beautiful nice photos during the trip, but worry about the bulkiness of these equipment? This should be the last thing on your mind as we can always park our 'hotel room' nearby with all your equipment in it.
- Wanted to take photo of yourself in different outfits at the scenic lookout point, but there is no changing room around? No worries, the campervan parked right in front of you is your changing room.
- Caught in a heavy snow storm and you are stuck in the vehicle as it is too dangerous to drive? No worries, take a nap on your cosy bed with the heater on and the snow storm will be over in no time.
- Save the time and hassle of unpacking and packing your luggage at different hotels (New Zealand is huge, you will be changing hotel almost every day if you are travelling via car). Travelling via campervan allow you to unpack and pack your luggage in the campervan once and for all.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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WHY YOU SHOULDN'T GIVE THIS TRIP A MISS?
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Here are some sights that you will come across during the road trip.
From CHRISTCHURCH TO lake tekapo to dunedin
FROM milford sound to queenstown to cardrona snow farm
from wanaka to hooker valley to franz josef to ARTHUR PASS
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THE ITINERARY
D1 – 17 July 2020 (Friday night)
D2 to D10 - 18 July 2020 to 26 July 2020 #
D11 – 27 July 2020
We keep our itinerary flexible to cater for any unexpected weather condition and opportunities that arise. Daily activities include sight-seeing via road trip and short scenic trek with options for skiing, dog sled, scenic cruise, onsen, bungy, sky dive, glacier heli-hike, fly a plane on your own and many more (You will be spoilt with choices). During the night, you can catch the dancing southern lights (Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of seeing the Southern Lights as it is a natural phenomenon). The night sky is regularly illuminated by the glow of southern lights in deep winter.
# The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances that are beyond our control including weather and road conditions.
- Depart for Christchurch, New Zealand
D2 to D10 - 18 July 2020 to 26 July 2020 #
- Christchurch (Pick up campervan)
- Lake Tekapo
- Dunedin
- Milford Sound
- Queenstown (Stop by 2D2N)
- Cardrona
- Wanaka
- Hooker Valley Trek (10km)
- Franz Josef
- Arthur Pass
D11 – 27 July 2020
- Drop off campervan
- Depart for Singapore
We keep our itinerary flexible to cater for any unexpected weather condition and opportunities that arise. Daily activities include sight-seeing via road trip and short scenic trek with options for skiing, dog sled, scenic cruise, onsen, bungy, sky dive, glacier heli-hike, fly a plane on your own and many more (You will be spoilt with choices). During the night, you can catch the dancing southern lights (Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of seeing the Southern Lights as it is a natural phenomenon). The night sky is regularly illuminated by the glow of southern lights in deep winter.
# The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances that are beyond our control including weather and road conditions.
frequently asked questions
1) Is this a luxury trip?
No. We will travelling, cooking, eating, sleeping, singing, sight-seeing, and stargazing all in the campervan. In fact we will be stopping by supermarket every 2 to 3 days to stock up our food supplies during the road trip and we encourage participants to experience preparing their own meals at the shared kitchen (holiday park where we park our campervan) or in their campervan (picnic chairs and table are provided). There will be 4 to 5 participants sharing one campervan, most of the campervans comes with 1 x double bed with side windows and 1 x double bed with roof windows. There are also campervans that comes with 2 x single bed with side windows and 1 x double bed with roof window, but subject to availability (We are offering early bird discounts to encourage participants to confirm their trip earlier so that we can try to secure campervans with 2 x single bed and 1 x double bed).
2) Is the hooker valley trek difficult?
We grade it 1 out of 5. Refer to Adventure Unlimited's Trail Guide for more details.
3) It is very cold at New Zealand South Island during winter?
Typically the temperature range at the town area is 2 to 10°C while -3 to minus -5°C at the mountain area (e.g. Cardrona Snow Farm) during July. What is good about campervan holiday is that you can choose to stargaze in the campervan with the room heater on and wrap yourself up with thick blanket. In fact, you can even bring along your personal blanket to New Zealand if you think one blanket is not enough.
No. We will travelling, cooking, eating, sleeping, singing, sight-seeing, and stargazing all in the campervan. In fact we will be stopping by supermarket every 2 to 3 days to stock up our food supplies during the road trip and we encourage participants to experience preparing their own meals at the shared kitchen (holiday park where we park our campervan) or in their campervan (picnic chairs and table are provided). There will be 4 to 5 participants sharing one campervan, most of the campervans comes with 1 x double bed with side windows and 1 x double bed with roof windows. There are also campervans that comes with 2 x single bed with side windows and 1 x double bed with roof window, but subject to availability (We are offering early bird discounts to encourage participants to confirm their trip earlier so that we can try to secure campervans with 2 x single bed and 1 x double bed).
2) Is the hooker valley trek difficult?
We grade it 1 out of 5. Refer to Adventure Unlimited's Trail Guide for more details.
3) It is very cold at New Zealand South Island during winter?
Typically the temperature range at the town area is 2 to 10°C while -3 to minus -5°C at the mountain area (e.g. Cardrona Snow Farm) during July. What is good about campervan holiday is that you can choose to stargaze in the campervan with the room heater on and wrap yourself up with thick blanket. In fact, you can even bring along your personal blanket to New Zealand if you think one blanket is not enough.
LAND COST:
Cost: SGD 3,100
1) Chiongster Bird Discount (Deposit made by 31 Jan 2020): SGD 300/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
2) Early Bird Discount (Deposit made by 14 Feb 2020): SGD 200/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
3) Group Discount: SGD 200/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
4) Participants who volunteer to drive: SGD 700 cash back per person (on top of chiongster bird/ early bird discount/ group discount).
Group Size: Min 14 to go (excluding hosts)
SGD 1,000 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Balance to be made latest by 15 April 2020.
(Please check with us on the availability prior deposit payment at +65 9180 6250.)
Registration Period:
What does your package include?
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "NZ WINTER 2020")
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip by end March 2020.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by 15 April 2020
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Before 1 April 2020 – 100% Refund of balance paid
Before 15 April 2020 – 50% Refund of balance paid
On or after 15 April 2020 – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Cost: SGD 3,100
1) Chiongster Bird Discount (Deposit made by 31 Jan 2020): SGD 300/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
2) Early Bird Discount (Deposit made by 14 Feb 2020): SGD 200/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
3) Group Discount: SGD 200/person (Non-stackable with other discount)
4) Participants who volunteer to drive: SGD 700 cash back per person (on top of chiongster bird/ early bird discount/ group discount).
- Requirements to be driver:
- Valid driving licence in English (Now till the end of the trip)
- Above 21 years old
- Experience driving overseas and in winter countries
- No consumption of alcohol throughout the trip except for Queenstown R&R day (non-driving day)
- Be able to drive 2 to 6 hours a day, multiple breaks in between
- Driver to Campervan ratio: 3 participant-drivers : 2 campervans
- To receive the full SGD 700 cash back, participant driver must not infringe any traffic rules during the trip e.g. speeding
- Limited slots (Capped at 9), first-come-first-serve basis
- Contact us for more information and to confirm the participant-driver slot.
Group Size: Min 14 to go (excluding hosts)
SGD 1,000 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Balance to be made latest by 15 April 2020.
(Please check with us on the availability prior deposit payment at +65 9180 6250.)
Registration Period:
- Participant-Driver: 15 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2020
- Participant: 1 Feb 2020 to 15 April 2020
What does your package include?
- Campervan (4 to 5 sleepers per campervan)
- Family Room (4 sleepers per room) on the last night at holiday park
- Camping chairs , picnic table, snow chains, GPS
- Diesel and gas
- Parking fee
- All holiday park powered site parking fee
- Driver service
- Campervan insurance with full coverage ($0 excess) except in cases of wilful damage or neglect.
- Airfare
- Personal travel insurance
- All meals
- 2/3 Berth Campervan
- Gratuities/Tips
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Visa entry if required
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "NZ WINTER 2020")
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip by end March 2020.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by 15 April 2020
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Before 1 April 2020 – 100% Refund of balance paid
Before 15 April 2020 – 50% Refund of balance paid
On or after 15 April 2020 – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
event hosts for nz winter 2019
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Peiling
Cardrona Snow Farm Carpark, New Zealand in the background
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ShengPang
Tongarino National Park, New Zealand in the background
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