New Zealand is a nation of incredible natural beauty, and while the sites and common tourist destinations of the South Island might be a little bit better known out of the two, don't dismiss the North Island out of hand. The North Island is no slouch when it comes to natural beauty, urban fun, and everything in between! If you are looking to spend a week or two on holiday then read on to find out why you should find a good campervan hire, call up some mates, and set out for an adventure to remember!

Step 1: Plan Well

What is your definition of a road trip? Does it involve staying out in the country, jumping from campsite to campsite and just enjoying the natural beauty around you? Are you more urban based and like to use towns or cities as your main destinations with the natural world along the way as just a bonus?

The key to any successful road trip based holiday is to plan well from the beginning. Are you traveling solo, with a significant other, or a couple of good mates? If you're traveling in a campervan alone then you can plan solely around what you want to do. On the other hand, you want to make sure anybody who is traveling with you

Step 2: Agree on Main Stops

The jaunt between the cities of Wellington and Auckland is a prime bit of highway for seeing some of the best scenery not just in the North Island but in all of New Zealand. Volcanic fields, ragged mountains, rolling farm hills, lakes and rivers, and even healthy lush rain forests are just some of the scenery that will be found along this 740 kilometre route. This route even has many of the main areas where The Lord of the Rings films were made.

Consider visiting Coopers Creek Vineyard, which features many local award-winning wines if you like a bit of a good drink during holiday. The beautiful vineyards are just bonus. Waikato is known throughout the entire country for having some of the best hiking trails available – which is great for outdoor enthusiasts. Even for more urban focused travelers who want to spend time in Wellington and Auckland, there are fun sites to stop at along the way.

There are even some popular online road trips, each based around the many different sights and sounds that can be found along the way of each one. If you are not completely sure what would make a great road trip, choose a road, grab a plan, and go!

Step 3: Enjoy!

While visiting certain places is going to be a major part of any road trip, you always want to leave some open time so you can enjoy your holiday. While planning is good, you don't want to have to rush off if everyone is having the time of their life at an unexpected stop or are getting invited to stay over at a home by some locals. Having the ability to stay longer, or leave early, gives a flexibility that will help your road trip be the best it can be!