After arriving at Christchurch airport
1. If the car rental company does not provide free pick-up service, take the airport taxi to the campervan company.
Usually, campervan companies are near the airport.
2. Hand in the information about renting a campervan online to the counter and it will be processed immediately. The person in charge will explain how to use it*, and after confirming the overall condition of the camper, you can leave and start your journey.
* It is recommended to check the campervan online in advance so that you can expedite the overall vehicle pick-up arrangement upon arrival.
* If you have reserved a campervan, it is recommended to check-in before you leave, so that the rental company knows you are sure to pick it up, and to save the time of checking-in on the spot.
* You can save time by watching/downloading how to use the campervan in advance.
3. Use the navigation to go directly to the nearest Countdown Shopping Center and buy enough food for 2 to 3 days. After that, you can buy more at any shopping center.
4. Lake Tekapo is definitely the first stop on the campervan journey.
- After leaving Christchurch, drive south on Highway 1 for about 120km, turn right onto Highway 79 for another 65km, then turn right onto Highway 8 for another 45km to Lake Tekapo.
- You must park your campervan at a campervan charging station or a campground [each station charges a different fee; per person].
- Lake Tekapo (Lake Tekapo) is also known as "Blue Milk Lake"
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- The Sheepdog Memorial (Sheepdog statue)
- The world-famous "Stargazing Town
- Lupins Flower Sea (Lupins Flower Sea) [seasonal only]
Accommodation 🏕️:Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo Top Holiday Campground
Note: 1:
1. The distance between Christchurch and Lake Tekapo is 225km, which takes about 3 hours [excluding the time to stop and take photos of the beautiful scenery 📸].