The Ultimate 14-Day New Zealand South Island Campervan Itinerary We spent April 13–27 road-tripping around the South Island in a 7-meter self-contained campervan, covering about 31 hours of total drive time — a very adventurous and beautiful road trip. April (fall in New Zealand) ended up being the perfect time to visit: Crisp mornings + cool sunny days Beautiful fall foliage (especially in Wanaka) Fewer crowds almost everywhere Incredible starry skies The only real crowds …

