N.Z. in August & Motorhomes?

Hi all,



I have a few questions that those more learned than I could probably
answer
so any feedback would be very appreciated thanks?



We are planing on two weeks in New Zealand (from Australia) in early
August
& are leaning towards a motorhome (shower/toilet), however there are a
few
unknowns so I'm sure some of you can answer these, they a



* Are roadside overnight stops allowed in N.Z (is it legal)?

* Are they self contained enough to facilitate this or are you better
to use
parks (powered sites)?

* Will snow be a problem in the south island in August?

* Any experience with one ways Auckland/Christchurch or vice versa?

* Is this too much travel for fourteen days?

* If motels/car rental are the preferred option are Motels plentiful
in most
places & cost effective (they seem quite expensive)?



We are leaning towards a four person vehicle although only two are
travelling as this provides more room & comfort.



Also any personal opinions would be most welcome as there are probably
many
issues I haven't thought of!



Many thanks, Kevin.
--multiplaza.nl.nu--

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Hi all,



I have a few questions that those more learned than I could probably
answer
so any feedback would be very appreciated thanks?



We are planing on two weeks in New Zealand (from Australia) in early
August
& are leaning towards a motorhome (shower/toilet), however there are a
few
unknowns so I'm sure some of you can answer these, they a



* Are roadside overnight stops allowed in N.Z (is it legal)?

Doesn't seem to be a problem. There are lots of places to pull over but its
not hard to be in a town every night. We have camped in some wonderful
places in theSouth Island. Personally I don't like the campervans and there
are places, spectacular and wonderful places, you will not be able to take
one. My advice is to hire a car and spend your nights in motels.


* Are they self contained enough to facilitate this or are you better
to use
parks (powered sites)?
The motor homes are self contained.


* Will snow be a problem in the south island in August?
There will be plenty on the Alps. The roads are cleaned and sprayed with
grit daily. Road closures are infrequent and generally short lived. Carry
chains if you are planning to go into ski fields though. Stay alert, the
scenery will divert your attention and the roads often require your full
attention.

* Any experience with one ways Auckland/Christchurch or vice versa?

* Is this too much travel for fourteen days?
Sorry, I'm still touring the south island (after 6 months).

* If motels/car rental are the preferred option are Motels plentiful
in most
places & cost effective (they seem quite expensive)?

Motels are reasonable and sometimes surprising. Decent rooms can be had for
around $NZ90 per night.




We are leaning towards a four person vehicle although only two are
travelling as this provides more room & comfort.


I prefer to drive a comfortable car.



Also any personal opinions would be most welcome as there are probably
many
issues I haven't thought of!



Many thanks, Kevin.

You can check out our travel blog (address below) to see some of the things
we have done travelling around the south island.

cheers

Brooklyn Waters

--
See our blog for details of our New Zealand travels.
http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog

" wrote in
message ...
Hi all,



I have a few questions that those more learned than I could probably
answer
so any feedback would be very appreciated thanks?



We are planing on two weeks in New Zealand (from Australia) in early
August
& are leaning towards a motorhome (shower/toilet), however there are a
few
unknowns so I'm sure some of you can answer these, they a



* Are roadside overnight stops allowed in N.Z (is it legal)?

Doesn't seem to be a problem. There are lots of places to pull over but its
not hard to be in a town every night. We have camped in some wonderful
places in theSouth Island. Personally I don't like the campervans and there
are places, spectacular and wonderful places, you will not be able to take
one. My advice is to hire a car and spend your nights in motels.


* Are they self contained enough to facilitate this or are you better
to use
parks (powered sites)?
The motor homes are self contained.


* Will snow be a problem in the south island in August?
There will be plenty on the Alps. The roads are cleaned and sprayed with
grit daily. Road closures are infrequent and generally short lived. Carry
chains if you are planning to go into ski fields though. Stay alert, the
scenery will divert your attention and the roads often require your full
attention.

* Any experience with one ways Auckland/Christchurch or vice versa?

* Is this too much travel for fourteen days?
Sorry, I'm still touring the south island (after 6 months).

* If motels/car rental are the preferred option are Motels plentiful
in most
places & cost effective (they seem quite expensive)?

Motels are reasonable and sometimes surprising. Decent rooms can be had for
around $NZ90 per night.




We are leaning towards a four person vehicle although only two are
travelling as this provides more room & comfort.


I prefer to drive a comfortable car.



Also any personal opinions would be most welcome as there are probably
many
issues I haven't thought of!



Many thanks, Kevin.

You can check out our travel blog (address below) to see some of the things
we have done travelling around the south island.

cheers

Brooklyn Waters

--
See our blog for details of our New Zealand travels.
http://www.galleryvittoria.com/nzblog