A glimpse into the beauty and adventure living, working and traveling New Zealand by campervan.
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WE MADE IT TO NEW ZEALAND! Episode 1
After planning our first international RVing trip for months, we finally make it down under.
EATING PIZZA WITH THE BEST VIEWS EVER | NZ Ep. 2
Before picking up our campervan, we couldn’t resist going on our first scenic drive in New Zealand to the tiny town of Akaroa. The drive was incredible, but the pizza was even better 🤤🍕
Picking up our Campervan Rental in New Zealand! NZ Ep. 3
The day before we picked up our Wilderness Motorhome rental here in New Zealand, we received an alarming email. The RV we rented needed a few repairs and unfortunately, they wouldn’t be done in time! Cue panic attack.
DUMPING THE CASSETTE TOILET FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before New Zealand, our experience with anything other than a black tank in an RV was limited. We had seen the cassette toilet in the new Winnebago Revel when we were filming in Colorado, but we hadn’t fully experienced what it’s like to use a cassette toilet.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARK: MOUNT COOK NZ Ep. 5
I don’t care that it was cloudy or raining or cold. It was insanely beautiful all the same! In this video we explore Mount Cook National Park in hopes of seeing the tallest peak in New Zealand.
FREEDOM CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND | NZ Ep. 6
Before we came to New Zealand, we were told that you can basically park anywhere for free. While that isn’t true, we have found an abundance of free camping already! In this video we share how our campervan handles freedom camping and what it’s like boondocking in a foreign country.
Our First Holiday Park Experience in New Zealand NZ Ep. 7
In this video we stay at our first ever holiday park which means we try our hand at filling up our fresh water tank and dumping our grey tank for the first time…Yikes.
What It’s Like Campervanning in New Zealand | NZ Ep. 8
Campervanning in New Zealand has been on our bucket list forever. So far, this country is more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Also, you occasionally do run into some cow traffic that isn’t displayed on Waze, but the dogs usually clear it up quickly.
PAK’nSAVE did not endorse this video (but open to a collab!) | NZ Ep. 9
Heath and I don’t often eat out during our travels, but opt to cook most of our meals in our tiny RV. So finding a good grocery store is a must, although Heath takes reviewing grocery stores a little TOO seriously.
Tour Our Wilderness Motorhomes Rental 🚐NZ Ep. 10
We’ve been raving about this motorhome mostly because it’s AMAZING. So we thought we’d take you on a tour of our Wilderness Motorhome Rental.
Why We Still Live in an RV (4 Years Later) | NZ Ep. 11
As of today, we’ve been RVing for 1,435 days. Here’s three reasons why we still live in an RV after four years of full-time travel.
SEARCHING FOR PENGUINS IN NEW ZEALAND 🐧NZ EP. 12
We found out there are penguins in New Zealand, so obviously we had to devote a day to finding them.
BEACH CAMPING AND PLAYING AT A CASTLE! NZ Ep. 13
Sometimes it’s good to spend a day acting like kids—especially if you find a zipline at a castle. Then it’s basically mandatory.
How We Stay Fit On The Road (LOL JK) NZ Ep. 14
Heath somehow convinced me we should do a sunrise workout together. It was horrible.
BEHIND THE SCENES: How I Record The RV Entrepreneur Podcast | NZ Ep. 15
Heath has been recording The RV Entrepreneur podcast from all over the world. Here’s a behind the scenes look at recording in New Zealand!
HIKING ROY’S PEAK AT SUNRISE | NZ Ep. 16
According to everyone, this is one of the must do hikes in New Zealand. So Heath decided to tackle it at sunrise.
OUR FAVORITE CAMPSITE IN NEW ZEALAND | NZ Ep. 17
It finally happened. We found the best campsite in New Zealand.
BEFORE YOU GO: Travel Tips for Planning Your Own New Zealand Adventure NZ Ep. 18
Visas, booking flights, and a few tips on planning your trip to New Zealand!
JETBOATING IN NEW ZEALAND | NZ Ep. 19
If you only do one thing in New Zealand, do this!
An Overnight Cruise in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park | NZ Ep. 21
Fiordland National Park is massive, but getting to Doubtful Sound was an adventure in itself! Boat ➡ Bus ➡ Hike over a Bridge ➡ Bus ➡ Boat
Hiking in Fiordland National Park | NZ Ep. 22
Words cannot describe how beautiful Fiordland is. That’s why we made a video.
Hiking to the Blue Pools at Mount Aspiring National Park | NZ Ep. 23
This might be the bluest water in the WORLD.
Heath, tell me what you do for a living | NZ Ep. 24
Heath is amazing at almost everything he does…except describing it.
Hiking to Fox Glacier | NZ Ep. 25!
The west coast of New Zealand: where you can lounge on a beach by morning and hike to glaciers in the afternoon.
Taking the Interislander Ferry from the South to the North Island | NZ Ep. 26
If you’re going to fly all the way to New Zealand, you must visit the South and North Islands! And the only way to get your motorhome across is by taking the Interislander Ferry.
IT’S A MUD VOLCANO 😱 | NZ Ep. 27
The north island of New Zealand is the most unique place we’ve ever been.
REDWOODS TREEWALK: Hiking in the dark through the trees! | NZ Ep. 28
Turn up the brightness because this video is filmed completely in the dark.
WHANGAMATA BEACH & WALKING TO CLARK ISLAND | NZ Ep. 29
Re-watching this video is so funny to me. This was terrifying in real life but on the video, you can see how shallow the water is the whole time. Hey now I can officially say I’ve walked to an island!
DIY Hot Tub on a New Zealand Hot Water Beach | NZ Ep. 30
We did a lot of amazing things in New Zealand but this is probably the most “only in New Zealand” adventure there is. Who knew hot beaches were a thing?!
Saying Good Bye to our Wilderness Motorhome 😭| NZ The final episode!
We miss you New Zealand! We are dropping off our Wilderness rental and saying good bye to the most beautiful country in the world.
