Discover the Quintessential Kiwi Holiday

What better time to get the family together for a traditional New Zealand holiday? Get out and about and explore this amazing country of ours - Kiwi-style, of course! This means staying in a good old bach, going camping or cruising around the country in a campervan. There are so many great destinations and holiday styles to suit any budget, so discover New Zealand and create memories these holidays.

Long before there were hotels and motels in New Zealand's favourite holidays spots, there were baches (or cribs if you're from the South Island!) Small, modest, shed-like homes made out of recycled materials, and often with limited facilities, were an iconic form of accommodation for Kiwis on their summer holiday. Today, you can still opt for a reminiscent Kiwi bach experience, or stay in a brand-new luxury holiday home, and everything in between.

You'll find an amazing bach nestled right on New Zealand's best beaches, on lake shores, next to rivers, up mountainsides and in forests. There are thousands of baches throughout the country available to rent - the owners let them out when they are not in use.

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Camping trips are ideal for school holidays - pitch a tent or park a campervan in one of New Zealand's homely holiday parks, many of which offer awesome facilities for the kids, including playgrounds, swimming pools and games rooms. Camping grounds are a great option if you want to get back to basics, and both are social places where families converge in the school holidays.

Campervans are the way to go if you want the freedom to see New Zealand at your own pace. Whatever you choose to do, you can forget the itinerary. Campervan hire in New Zealand has always been popular, it's a convenient yet comfortable form of accommodation, and is a cost-effective option for longer holidays.

Mix one of these classic Kiwi accommodation options with beautiful beaches, sun, surf, barbecues, picnics, an adventure activity if you dare and family get-togethers, and there you have it - the quintessential Kiwi holiday!