by Abby Lynne

Created on: October 29, 2008

FOUR CHEAP WAYS TO CRUISE THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND BACK YARD.

Hot whether, cold beers, a buddy and a backpack? Smells like your set for a road trip! Every year thousands of kiwis take time out to cruise round Aotearoa's great outdoors. From surfing hot spots to sweet powder peaks, New Zealand is full of epic locations. With so much to see, and limited cash, what is the cheapest and easiest way to get around? Etch gives you our top four.

Back Packer Campervans

Back packer campervans offer a relaxed style of travel with built in accommodation and fully equipped living for 2. Travel starts from around $27/day during off peak and up to $99/day for on peak. Vehicle options include The Breezer' and The Wanderer':

The Breezer - Comes with a double bed, radio and CD Player, simple kitchen, Esky/chilli bin, portable gas stove and living equipment such as pots, pans, crockery etc.

The Wanderer - Comes with features similar to The Breezer but is a larger model van (High Top) and includes extra features such as 2 bench seats with a table that converts to a double bed, wardrobe, extra storage space, air conditioner, complete kitchen and bathroom with a toilet and shower.

Price Includes:

Unlimited kilometres
No Extra driver fees
24-hour nationwide vehicle assistance helpline
Complimentary transfers between airport and branch (except Wellington)
Discounts to New Zealand's Leading Attractions
Phone: 0800 422 267

www.backpackercampervans.co.nz

Back packer Sleeper Vans

These new vehicles are a more compact alternative and have been designed as the ultimate surf and snow wagon for cruising around New Zealand's hot spots. Also accommodating for 2 the Sleeper Vans come fully kitted out with their own bedding, kitchen, roof racks, CD sound system, daytime couch, French press (for fresh coffee), kitchen ware, dining table, built in gas burner plus unlimited kilometres and 24 hour AA road service.

Prices range from around $49/day off peak and up to $89 on peak based on a 20+ day hirage.

Extra accessories for rent include:

Portable outside BBQ's
Outdoor tables
Outdoor chairs
Solar showers
Boogie boards
Snow chains
and more
Phone: 0800 321 939

www.sleepervans.co.nz

Travelpass 3-in-ONE - Boat, Coach, Train
The 3-in-One Travelpass offering you the security of a pre planned travel itinerary with the ease of the hop on, hop off system allowing you to travel at your leisure. If you are interested in local history or culture then the 3-in-1 is a great option as all Coaches offer sound local knowledge with an emphasise

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