I confirm all your tips. Between 1993 and 2003 I was six times by camper van in NZ. Every journey 30 hours flight from Europe but it was it worth. NZ is the best country living in a camper van. I'm dreaming always of NZ but I'm to old for the long trip. Thanks for the video.
Wow you sure have explored New Zealand then! Glad you can agree on the tips I have shared in this video, as you would know lots yourself! Thanks for watching and sharing :D
I bring always like a 3 in 1 jacket (winterjacket, inlet to get out and rainjacket all in one), trousers with zippers at the legs, to have long and short ones in one and t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, different sizes, so I can wear them over each other as warmer layer or separate to have a cooler layer
@@chloeandludvig They are really good and practical, especially in the evening, when it gets a bit chilly. The inlet is a kind of fleece jacket, ideal for a chilly evening in a campervan☺️
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Was remarkably hard to find a simple overview of what it's like to Van Life in New Zealand. Thank you for making this video! As an American I needed to know what it's like compared to USA and I think this video did a pretty good job of that 😁
Great tips all in all! I used to solo trip across great places like Iceland and Germany in a camper van but had to set my other plans aside during COVID. I'm planning a long South Island trip in a couple of months and your list brought back memories prepping for my adventures back then. Scared but excited; thanks for the tips - especially about laundry and bug repellent.
Wow, that sounds fantastic! I have yet to do a solo camper trip, but would love to at some point! So happy to hear you found the video helpful :) Enjoy your trip to the South Island!!
I've lived in NZ 8 years now and done a few van trips. Also live close to the West Coast of the south island, it's a real shame we have so many pesky sand flies in this area, it would be literal perfect paradise without them! Soo yes bring bug spray! Also maybe buy citronella candles from bunnings to light up when you are sat outside to try and ward them off!
What a beautiful place to live! But yes, the sand flies definitely did make it a little frustrating haha.. You're right! We should have brought citronella candles!
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Thank you so much! One is in Te Puke in the north island - it’s called redwood farm treehouse. The other is in Otago South Island - it’s called rocky ridge hut. We booked them through canopy camping - I’m a little obsessed with all of the places on this website!! 🤓
I know I'm enjoying something when l take notes as l watch! All you spoke about is such common sense and a great series of reminders to make anyone's road trip better. 👍🏻💖.....and today ladies and gentlemen, plus all others, the best news is that there are more vids coming! Yippee!!
@@chloeandludvig Damn I'm becoming predictable! Promise I'm not a stalker though. Ha! Anyway if you ... I mean "when you" do another instructional video, work on the background music and I'd suggest a better microphone in that studio. Small but important points. Maybe a picture of Ludvig on the wall as well so it seems like a team presentation? 😂😂👍🏻 Now please go have a great week - both of you! (I'm going off-grid very soon so will have to hope to keep in touch.)
@@pianoman4967 Aw thanks so much for those points!!! I definitely agree!!! It's all a learning curve this RUclips stuff isn't it, but tips like that are awesome!!
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Hi Chloe, loved the video, some great tips for our next adventure. Would you be able to tell me the location of tje glamping spot at 18:35 please, thank you 😀
Hey Sean! Yay glad you got value out of this video - thanks for watching! Yes of course, this is called the Rocky Ridge Hut in Otago - I booked it through our favourite Glamping website - Canopy camping (you’ll find it so hard to choose!)
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Am sure most people use a toilet but unfortunately in Auckland a freedom camper defecated right outside our houses outside their vans in a built up suburb on two occasions. Toilets need to be mandatory in camper vans or use paid facilities with toilets.
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups. Cheers,travel safely Out There Touring
What are you talking about, freedome camping is still allowed in New Zealand. Many councils are making it harder for you to do so. For example, in Tauranga they limit the Freedom Camping spots in each car park at local parks. So yeah, its no longer a free for all where you can park up anywhere and camp, but you still can find places.
Why type of comment to make. One thing you are wrong, some councils have tightened up the rules and have limited the availability but not illegal. Also what’s with the “ you people comment “ ? Like who are you?
I confirm all your tips. Between 1993 and 2003 I was six times by camper van in NZ. Every journey 30 hours flight from Europe but it was it worth. NZ is the best country living in a camper van. I'm dreaming always of NZ but I'm to old for the long trip. Thanks for the video.
Wow you sure have explored New Zealand then! Glad you can agree on the tips I have shared in this video, as you would know lots yourself! Thanks for watching and sharing :D
Thank You! Your info was perfect.
So glad to hear it!
I bring always like a 3 in 1 jacket (winterjacket, inlet to get out and rainjacket all in one), trousers with zippers at the legs, to have long and short ones in one and t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, different sizes, so I can wear them over each other as warmer layer or separate to have a cooler layer
That’s a really great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to look into those 3 in 1 jackets myself!
@@chloeandludvig They are really good and practical, especially in the evening, when it gets a bit chilly. The inlet is a kind of fleece jacket, ideal for a chilly evening in a campervan☺️
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
Was remarkably hard to find a simple overview of what it's like to Van Life in New Zealand. Thank you for making this video! As an American I needed to know what it's like compared to USA and I think this video did a pretty good job of that 😁
Aw thanks Kylan for letting me know! So happy to hear this video helped! You’re going to love van life in New Zealand 😀😀
Great tips all in all! I used to solo trip across great places like Iceland and Germany in a camper van but had to set my other plans aside during COVID. I'm planning a long South Island trip in a couple of months and your list brought back memories prepping for my adventures back then. Scared but excited; thanks for the tips - especially about laundry and bug repellent.
Wow, that sounds fantastic! I have yet to do a solo camper trip, but would love to at some point! So happy to hear you found the video helpful :) Enjoy your trip to the South Island!!
I've lived in NZ 8 years now and done a few van trips. Also live close to the West Coast of the south island, it's a real shame we have so many pesky sand flies in this area, it would be literal perfect paradise without them! Soo yes bring bug spray! Also maybe buy citronella candles from bunnings to light up when you are sat outside to try and ward them off!
What a beautiful place to live! But yes, the sand flies definitely did make it a little frustrating haha.. You're right! We should have brought citronella candles!
Very helpful tips. Thank you so much for making this video 😊
I'm planning my South Island trip.
Oh yay so glad your found them helpful! How exciting you’re experiencing the South Island!! Excited for you!
So gonna do this next year.. LOVE This..
Yay so excited for you!!
Thank you for sharing camping tips in New Zealand, like your campervan, we love camping too, supporting you with full watched++👍from Canada😊
Aw thank you!!! We are actually moving to Canada!! How cool! Where about are you based?
@@chloeandludvig wow, that's great. We're in Toronto. Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦
@@ebslowliving4033 Thank you!! Oo we loved Toronto! We'll be living in BC ;)
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
Amazing video and tips! Where are the glamping sites with outdoor baths?
Thank you so much! One is in Te Puke in the north island - it’s called redwood farm treehouse. The other is in Otago South Island - it’s called rocky ridge hut. We booked them through canopy camping - I’m a little obsessed with all of the places on this website!! 🤓
I know I'm enjoying something when l take notes as l watch! All you spoke about is such common sense and a great series of reminders to make anyone's road trip better. 👍🏻💖.....and today ladies and gentlemen, plus all others, the best news is that there are more vids coming! Yippee!!
Haha knew you'd be the first to watch!! Great to know you got some good tips haha - they were all pretty obvious but good reminders for sure :)
@@chloeandludvig Damn I'm becoming predictable! Promise I'm not a stalker though. Ha! Anyway if you ... I mean "when you" do another instructional video, work on the background music and I'd suggest a better microphone in that studio. Small but important points. Maybe a picture of Ludvig on the wall as well so it seems like a team presentation? 😂😂👍🏻 Now please go have a great week - both of you! (I'm going off-grid very soon so will have to hope to keep in touch.)
@@pianoman4967 Aw thanks so much for those points!!! I definitely agree!!! It's all a learning curve this RUclips stuff isn't it, but tips like that are awesome!!
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
Thanks for the video! Channel looks like some good content. Happy to join the ride
Wooohoo welcome along!!! Happy to have you!
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
All great tips 👍😀 Looking forward to your top places to stay videos 👍
Yay thanks Michael! We’re looking forward to sharing our top places with you!!😊
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
Hi Chloe, loved the video, some great tips for our next adventure. Would you be able to tell me the location of tje glamping spot at 18:35 please, thank you 😀
Hey Sean! Yay glad you got value out of this video - thanks for watching! Yes of course, this is called the Rocky Ridge Hut in Otago - I booked it through our favourite Glamping website - Canopy camping (you’ll find it so hard to choose!)
Thank you for the videos! Where did you purchase the fly screens please? :) :)
Thanks for watching! our van actually came with them!! Very handy :)
@@chloeandludvig thank you!
What is the location @ 7:14?
Hey Lewis, that's on our way down from hiking to Mueller Hut in Mt Cook National Park :)
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
were there any flies and insects while camping?
Yes, specially around the west coast of the South Island - you'll definitely want to bring bug spray ;)
Am sure most people use a toilet but unfortunately in Auckland a freedom camper defecated right outside our houses outside their vans in a built up suburb on two occasions. Toilets need to be mandatory in camper vans or use paid facilities with toilets.
Oh my gosh that’s terrible!! And very gross. Some people shouldn’t be driving camper vans
We are not finding a camp van to rent ----- yikes we will be there tomorrow
Ooo good luck!
so you don't need a toilet as long as you stay by somewhere with a toilet?
As long as you stay at a proper campsite I believe - otherwise you’ll need one in the camper (I’m pretty sure)
I think to freedom camp you need self contained , otherwise campgrounds
What does he think about yr eyebrows
Jfc
Ludvig loves the brows.
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
😂 “otherwise, that’s kind of weird!”
Hahahaha! ;)
Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I just read your comment and thought you might like to look at my set up, Australian locations such as world heritage listed K’gari (Fraser Island) and camp cook ups.
Cheers,travel safely
Out There Touring
are wetas going into vans a common thing? thay are literally my worst nightmare 💀😭
Haha well we never experienced one in our van… but in our house is a different story 😅😂
Here's my top tip - don't. It's illegal now as New Zealand has had enough of you people messing up beauty spots.
Oh wow is it really? That’s a shame, but I am sure there were a lot of travellers acting irresponsibly and abusing the privilege. Thanks Brendan
What are you talking about, freedome camping is still allowed in New Zealand. Many councils are making it harder for you to do so. For example, in Tauranga they limit the Freedom Camping spots in each car park at local parks. So yeah, its no longer a free for all where you can park up anywhere and camp, but you still can find places.
Why type of comment to make. One thing you are wrong, some councils have tightened up the rules and have limited the availability but not illegal. Also what’s with the “ you people comment “ ? Like who are you?
@@AnnSmith-u9c glad I could upset you people.
Dear, please check your Gmail.