The Glovebox (aka the Blog)

There is nothing better than a family vacation. You get out of the everyday school and work routine and do something exciting. There are so many options out there, but if you looking for solid family bonding time, than nothing beats an RV trip. It gives you the freedom and flexibility to go anywhere with the comforts of having a home on wheels.
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I love this website. It's a passion that has become a business. I want it to be the best campervan/motorhome/RV rental resource in the world eventually. But believe me it comes from a solid base. I found this little app on Matador and gave it a bash.
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There is truly no better way to see all that New Zealand has to offer than by traveling around in your very own home-on-wheels. The freedom and authenticity of the whole experience can't be matched. As with any big trip, there are always some tips and tricks that you just wish you had known or thought about beforehand. This list will give you 6 tips I learned from our 50-day road trip through the North and South Island.
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Mmmm - Pizza. Mmmm - Chinese food. Mmmmm - Jucy Campervans. Wait, what?
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With so many amazing and beautiful places to see on New Zealand's South Island it's hard to come up with such a short list - but we gave it a shot for our fellow campervan hire brethren to use.
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Travelling in your camper does not need to be expensive. New Zealand has many fabulous freedom camping spots that are either free or ridiculously cheap. Here are a few of our favorites that are our go to places whenever we travel in the North and as long as you are self contained and respect the rules - they will welcome you with open arms.
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I'm one of the lucky ones. I actually get to live here in New Zealand where I am still so in awe of just how beautiful a country it is. I have travelled to the South Island on many occasion but this time we chose to go off the beaten track beyond the typical tourist trail. I was not disappointed and neither will you be. Here are my top 10 must do's that you won't find in many guide books.
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Hit the road on a campervan holiday across New South Wales. Campervanning offers the luxury of changing your holiday as you go and is a great trip for families, friends or even a solo mission.
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New Zealand is renowned for its spectacular scenery and great outdoor lifestyle. From North to South, there is an endless array of gorgeous campsites to choose from: you can sleep beside mountains, lakes, oceans, forests and rivers, or if you’re lucky, a combination of them all!
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New Zealand is a dreamland for tourists. From snow-capped mountains to white sand beaches; small picturesque towns, to sophisticated bustling cities, there’s something for everyone. But to get a true feel for what it is to be a kiwi, you need to walk a mile in our jandals (otherwise known as thongs or flip flops!) and enjoy what we enjoy. Here’s the top 10 most kiwi experiences to add to your NZ road trip bucket list!
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New Zealand is probably the most campervan-hire friendly country on earth, but some places stand out as even better to visit than others. Check out this hand picked list of places you absolutely must get to on your next New Zealand campervan adventure.
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There are so many places to visit in the wondrous North Island of New Zealand. How on earth can you decide what to see on your adventure? Here are some tips from the locals....
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If you’re looking for something different to do this summer, then keep in the mind the somewhat silly Parkes Elvis Festival. The Parkes Elvis festival is held in the 2nd week of January every year in the central New South Wales town of Parkes. The date is set to coincide
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You might believe from what you see in the movies and hear on the news that Australia is a dangerous place full of wild and deadly creatures, reptiles and sharks waiting to eat you on sight, but really, that’s a bit of a beat up. Whilst there are definitely dangerous
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By Hugh McInnes Waves crashing on smooth sand, palm branches waving in the wind, crocodiles sunning themselves on rocks, kangaroos caring for joeys in their pouches, koala bears perching in trees, surfers and sunbathers making the most of the sunshine and warmth, shoppers schlepping their purchases through the fashion-savvy streets of
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31st October 2012 Today Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) announced that they have completed the transaction to take over United Campervans and Kea Campervans New Zealand. THL currently operates Maui, Britz and Mighty campervans in Australia and New Zealand, took over Kea Australia in June of this year and also owns
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