Motorhome Republic helps you plan your RV trip more effectively. Check our location-specific guides and apps to get all the details that can impact your trip!

Welcome to Planning Tools. When planning a trip, it helps to be prepared well in advance of when you arrive. Here you will find location-specific guides and apps to help you get a handle on road rules, weather conditions, camping locations, gas prices, and all the other details that can impact your trip!


  • It’s time to dust off your bucket list in 2022 because Motorhome Republic has crunched the data to reveal the true top hidden gems in New Zealand.
  • Exploring New Zealand in a campervan is somewhat of a rite of passage. It’s something everyone needs to do at least once in their lifetime. That’s why we’ve put together some tips and suggested some tools to help you plan the perfect campervan hire tour in this magnificent country. While some things may depend on where you plan to visit and the type of campervan you travel in, you should still be well prepped for an amazing holiday that will give you memories that last.
  • At Motorhome Republic, we've answered questions and more, so that you have the information you need to make the right motorhome choice for you.
  • Searching for the best pet-friendly campervans for your next family trip? Fortunately, you have plenty of options when travelling by campervan. We’ve compiled helpful information about travelling with pets.

  • Easter is just around the corner, four days of work free bliss - the perfect length of time for a mini break in a campervan. Here are some ideas of short trips you might want to consider if you’re in the North Island, or want to fly there for the long weekend.

  • This year why not use Valentine’s Day as a reason for a romantic getaway? A motorhome holiday together through any of Australia's beauty spots is the perfect way to escape the pressures of the daily grind, work and family commitments while you cosy up in your home on wheels and enjoy Australia's finest.

  • New Zealand leaves you spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic travel destinations - which is why you should do as many as you can! This blog offers a round trip itinerary of some of our favourite spots in the South Island - you can either try your hand at following this trip as is, or picking your favourites and just doing a section. 

  • Many people associate motorhome trips with summer, but there are plenty of good reasons to hire one in winter too. Here are some suggestions to get you thinking about winter getaways.

  • Part of what makes us love New Zealand is that, wherever you are, the coast is never too far away. Here are some of our favourite beaches to kickstart your summer getaway plans.

  • Summer and the Christmas holidays are nearly here -  have you made plans yet? Here are two of our favourite itineraries to get you inspired and planning.

  • We often think of campervan holidays as long excursions, ranging from a minimum of seven days up up to a month, or longer. But a long weekend can easily be enough for some fun on the road.
  • How is it nearly Labour Weekend? This year has been a blur, but it's exciting that summer is just around the corner and there’s a long weekend just waiting to be celebrated
  • Coastal New Zealand is so beautiful - be it the vast golden sands of the north or the wild waves crashing on the dramatic grey rock faces of the west coast.

  • There are so many incredible coast-to-coast drives in Australia that are just perfect for a motorhome holiday; it’s so great to start and finish at the sea, and have all kinds of inland adventures in between.
  • Spring is a great time to get on the road with the family. With the school holidays approaching it’s a good idea to start thinking about what you might like to do.