Guide

The Best National Parks in New Zealand

One thing New Zealand has lots of is national parks! If you're planning a NZ roadtrip then Imoova have you covered. With Imoova, you can travel New Zealand for only $1 per day! We offer vehicle relocations so you can see New Zealand on a budget, whether that's in a car, campervan, or motorhome. We work with trusted rental companies such as Britz, Travellers Autobarn, Avis, Jucy, Europcar & many more. You can even get ferry costs and fuel costs up to a certain amount reimbursed. It's definitely the ultimate New Zealand travel hack! You could drive to Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Nelson, Picton & more. New listings are added daily. Here's our pick of national parks you should visit on your next Imoova New Zealand relocation.

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro National Park is located on the North Island, making it an ideal spot to visit on any relocations en route to Auckland. It's New Zealand's oldest national park and it has 3 active volcanoes (any Lord of the Rings fans may recognise these)! Here you'll find an impressive landscape with emerald lakes and boiling mud pools. It has great spiritual significance in Maori culture. You can stay overnight at Tongariro Holiday Park which has 23 powered sites.

Fjordland National Park

Fjordland National Park is located on the South Island and is home to the famous Milford Sound. It has it all - mountain ranges, dense forests, and alpine lakes. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an impressive 1.2 million hectares! Milford Sound isn't the only fjord, you can also visit Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, and Preservation Inlet. Be prepared as it's famously rainy but don't let that stop you! As the park is so big there's a multitude of campsite options - such as Te Annu Holiday Park, Possum Lodge Holiday Park, or DOC Campsite Cascade Creek.

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is located in the South Island and is home to New Zealand's highest mountains and longest glaciers. It's one of, if not THE best place for star gazing in New Zealand. The nearest towns are Twizel and Lake Tekapo which is also a must visit with the famous lupins backdrop. There are hikes for all activity levels, such as Glencoe Walk (under 1 hour), Tasman Lake & River Track (1-2 hours), and Hooker Valley Track (3-4 hours). You can even take a helicopter ride to get an aerial view of the glaciers!

Mount Aspiring National Park

Like many of the best national parks, Mount Aspiring National Park is also on the South Island! It forms part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. It's famous for bright blue pools at Wanaka. Nearby towns include Glenorchy, Haast, & Makarora where you can camp for the night. Day tours are popular here, with jet boat trips going down the Dart, Wilkin, or Mattkituki rivers.

Whanganui National Park

Often criminally under rated, Whanganui National Park is located on the North Island. It's home to New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, once an important route for Maori people. It has lush forests abundant with wildlife, if you're a keen bird watcher then this is for you!

Follow Us On Socials

From the blog

Snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and unforgettable small towns — this Christchurch to Queenstown campervan trip is short, sweet, and stunning.

Christchurch to Queenstown Roadtrip Itinerary

Snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and unforgettable small towns — this Christchurch to Queenstown campervan trip is short, sweet, and stunning.

Discover New Zealand's lesser-known South Island road trip spots—perfect for campervans, with lakes, hikes, and budget-friendly surprises.

Hidden Gems of New Zealand's South Island

Discover New Zealand's lesser-known South Island road trip spots—perfect for campervans, with lakes, hikes, and budget-friendly surprises.

Save big with these budget-friendly and free activities around New Zealand — perfect for campervan travellers and road trippers alike.

Free & Cheap Things to Do on a New Zealand Road Trip

Save big with these budget-friendly and free activities around New Zealand — perfect for campervan travellers and road trippers alike.

Discover the perfect Bordeaux to Nantes road trip with Imoova campervans from €1/day. Explore Cognac, Île de Ré & Puy du Fou on this epic French adventure.

Bordeaux to Nantes Roadtrip Guide

Discover the perfect Bordeaux to Nantes road trip with Imoova campervans from €1/day. Explore Cognac, Île de Ré & Puy du Fou on this epic French adventure.

Experience the ultimate 5-day Alice Springs to Darwin road trip with Imoova campervans from $1/day. Discover Katherine Gorge, hot springs, & more on a budget!

Alice Springs to Darwin Roadtrip Itinerary

Experience the ultimate 5-day Alice Springs to Darwin road trip with Imoova campervans from $1/day. Discover Katherine Gorge, hot springs, & more on a budget!

Ready to experience the ultimate Aussie road trip? With Imoova’s campervans for $1/day, you can tick off cities, rainforest hikes & coastal gems on a budget.

Cairns to Melbourne Roadtrip Itinerary

Ready to experience the ultimate Aussie road trip? With Imoova’s campervans for $1/day, you can tick off cities, rainforest hikes & coastal gems on a budget.

Dreaming of tapas, flamenco, and coastal sunsets? Hit the road from Málaga to Barcelona and explore the best of Andalusia and Catalonia — all for €1/day!

Malaga to Barcelona Roadtrip Itinerary

Dreaming of tapas, flamenco, and coastal sunsets? Hit the road from Málaga to Barcelona and explore the best of Andalusia and Catalonia — all for €1/day!

Road trip from Gold Coast to Townsville in 6 days with Imoova's $1/day vehicle relocations. Explore beaches, waterfalls, and Queensland gems on a budget.

Gold Coast to Townsville Roadtrip Guide

Road trip from Gold Coast to Townsville in 6 days with Imoova's $1/day vehicle relocations. Explore beaches, waterfalls, and Queensland gems on a budget.

Explore Eastern Canada with a Halifax to Montreal RV road trip. Scenic drives, charming towns, & national parks all on a budget with Imoovas $1/day RV rentals.

Halifax to Montreal Roadtrip Itinerary

Explore Eastern Canada with a Halifax to Montreal RV road trip. Scenic drives, charming towns, & national parks all on a budget with Imoovas $1/day RV rentals.

Think Japan is too expensive? Think again. With a few insider tricks you can travel Japan — from ancient temples to neon cities — without blowing your budget.

How To Travel Japan On A Budget

Think Japan is too expensive? Think again. With a few insider tricks you can travel Japan — from ancient temples to neon cities — without blowing your budget.

Road trip through historic towns, lush national parks, and dramatic coastlines on a budget. You can travel from £1/day with Imoova motorhome relocations!

Bristol to Edinburgh Roadtrip Itinerary

Road trip through historic towns, lush national parks, and dramatic coastlines on a budget. You can travel from £1/day with Imoova motorhome relocations!

Explore the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Portland in 7 nights with Imoova's $1/day RV rental. Enjoy epic coastal views, food, redwoods, and top RV parks!

How To Roadtrip USA's West Coast on a Budget

Explore the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Portland in 7 nights with Imoova's $1/day RV rental. Enjoy epic coastal views, food, redwoods, and top RV parks!

Drive from Miami to New York on a budget with Imoova’s $1/day RV relocation deals. Explore beaches, cities, and coastlines on the ultimate East Coast road trip!

Miami to New York City Roadtrip Guide

Drive from Miami to New York on a budget with Imoova’s $1/day RV relocation deals. Explore beaches, cities, and coastlines on the ultimate East Coast road trip!

Hit the road from Broome to Darwin with Imoova campervan rentals from $1/day. Explore the Gibb River Road, national parks, waterfalls & outback towns.

Broome to Darwin Roadtrip Itinerary

Hit the road from Broome to Darwin with Imoova campervan rentals from $1/day. Explore the Gibb River Road, national parks, waterfalls & outback towns.

Drive from Perth to Sydney with Imoova campervan rentals from $1/day. Cross the Nullarbor, explore national parks, beaches & outback towns on a budget!

Perth to Sydney Roadtrip Guide

Drive from Perth to Sydney with Imoova campervan rentals from $1/day. Cross the Nullarbor, explore national parks, beaches & outback towns on a budget!

Explore Queensland’s coast from Brisbane to Townsville with Imoova’s $1/day vehicle relocations. Beaches, waterfalls, islands, and top food spots await!

Brisbane to Townsville Roadtrip Itinerary

Explore Queensland’s coast from Brisbane to Townsville with Imoova’s $1/day vehicle relocations. Beaches, waterfalls, islands, and top food spots await!

So you've heard about campervan relocations and you're intrigued. A road trip for $1 per day? It sounds almost too good to be true. But it's absolutely real!

First Time Campervan Relocation: What To Expect

So you've heard about campervan relocations and you're intrigued. A road trip for $1 per day? It sounds almost too good to be true. But it's absolutely real!

The US is famous for its big cities and breathtaking national parks — but it’s also home to some of the strangest & quirkiest roadside attractions on Earth.

Weird Roadside Attractions: USA Edition

The US is famous for its big cities and breathtaking national parks — but it’s also home to some of the strangest & quirkiest roadside attractions on Earth.