Top 5 Places To Visit By Campervan During The Rugby World Cup 2011 In New Zealand

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For the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011), all roads lead to beautiful island of New Zealand from September 9 to October 23, for 6 weeks of exciting and competitive games. New Zealand comprises of two Islands, North and South and it is known for its varied landscape and some of the worlds breathtaking sceneries and natural beauty as well as a wide range of attractions and outdoor adventures.

With 20 teams participating in the RWC 2011, there are 4 pools and 48 matches that will be played in 12 cities and 13 different venues. The cities where the matches will be played are Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Wellington, the capital, on the North Island. Venues on the South Island are Christchurch, Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill. The quarter final and semi final matches will be played in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland and the finals on Sunday, October 23 will be at Eden Park, Auckland.

One of the best ways to see and enjoy the top 5 places and attractions in New Zealand while attending the RWC 2011 is by campervan hire. This will provide you with adventure, and campervan backpackers and others on a budget with the flexibility of a home while on the road close to the match venues.

Campervan rental requirements are easy and include being at least 21 years old and having a valid drivers licence. Apart from the weekly rates, other costs may include insurance and a refundable bond for the camper van New Zealand rental. Some companies offer attractive discounts and free services, including roadside assistance, reduced ferry crossing fees and unlimited kilometers. Campervans in New Zealand come in varying sizes and with different amenities with some fully self-contained while others may not include shower and toilet facilities.

With New Zealand having over 300 campsites and holiday parks there are ample places to park and travel around the country during the RWC 2011. The majority of the parks provide cooking facilities, recreation for adults and children, laundry and shower facilities, hook-ups for toilet and shower and access to the Internet.

While attending the RWC 2011, the top 5 must-see places to visit as you travel around in your campervan include:
1. Fiordland National Park on South Island, the worlds largest national park and the most beautiful location in New Zealand.
2. Abel Tasman National Park on North Island with its white sand beaches, hiking trails and spectacular views.
3. Queenstown on South Island, known for its fantastic adventures in jet boating, bunjee jumping and ballooning, is New Zealands most popular tourist destination.
4. Rotorua for its geysers, green and blue lakes and hot and mud pools.
5. The Bay of Islands comprising of about 144 islands in the north for its great beaches, private bays and diverse marine life.

Visiting New Zealand for the RWC 2011 via campervan will provide you with a wonderful combination of experiencing thrilling and competitive matches and spectacular natural beauty and unique camping opportunities.
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