Planning a trip from Queenstown to Christchurch? Discover New Zealand’s South Island in a one-way campervan rental. Check availability and prices using our tool.
You can also rent a camper in the opposite direction: from Christchurch to Queenstown.
Distance: Approximately 70 km (43 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Things to See:
Distance: Approximately 200 km (124 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours
Highlights:
Distance: Approximately 105 km (65 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Must-See Stops:
Distance: Approximately 85 km (53 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1 hour
Things to Experience:
Distance: Approximately 140 km (87 miles)
Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours
Attractions in Christchurch:
A night at a holiday park or campsite around Queenstown will range from $15 to $25 (NZD) for a DOC (Department of Conservation) campsite and around $20–$50 for a night at a caravan park.
Some popular caravan parks near Queenstown include Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park, Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde and Arrowtown Holiday Park.
There are a number of pet-friendly campervan rental companies in New Zealand that allow you to travel with your dog or cat. Approval must be obtained in advance and this will usually incur a fee to cover the extra cleaning cost. Contact our support team to check if it’s possible to take a pet on board a specific vehicle.
A good idea is to plan for a minimum of 7 days. However, even a 2- or 3-week road trip around the South Island will easily be filled.
Popular attractions include Mount Cook, UNESCO-designated Fiordland National Park with Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, and the adventure capital of Queenstown.
More campervan rental companies are in Christchurch. Additionally, some suppliers, although they offer Queenstown vehicle pickups/drop-offs, don’t have a Queenstown branch and will deliver the vehicle for you. This usually increases the cost of your RV rental.
Yes, unlimited kilometres are generally included for standard vehicle rentals in New Zealand. The comparison tool will show you whether your preferred vehicle has unlimited or restricted kilometres.
Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.
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