• Special offers to make your holiday more affordable

    When you hire with us, we’re able to offer a whole lot of great discounts and special offers to make your campervan holiday even more affordable.   We’ve worked hard to develop relationships with some of Australia and New Zealand’s premier holiday parks and attractions, and are delighted to pass the fruits of our labour on to you.  You can check out some of the discount offers at the following pages: Things to do in Australia Places to stay in Australia Places to stay in New Zealand Things to do in New Zealand When you pick up your vehicle, ...
  • 10 things you should bring on your campervan holiday

    So, you’re going on a campervan or motorhome holiday. You’ve paid the deposit, prepared the family and you're ready to pack. You won’t be surprised to hear that there are a few essentials you should bring that will make your trip a whole lot easier. We’ve put together the list below based on feedback from our happy campers, as well as our own experience taking motorhome holidays around Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Don’t leave home without: Soft bags for your luggage. We recommend you choose soft bags because they will fit more easily in your campervan storage compartments....
  • When is the best time of year to take a campervan holiday in Australia or New Zealand?

    The team at Apollo hope you had a fantastic Easter break. What could be better than relaxing with family and friends, preferably with a whole lot of delicious chocolate at hand? Easter is one of the busiest times of year in the Tourism industry. Not only do most Australian and New Zealand residents enjoy a couple of public holiday days, the temperate Autumn weather makes it an ideal time of year to take a break. Popular music festivals such as the East Coast Blues and Roots Fest also take place over the Easter period, compounding the high demand for transport ...
  • Happy Campers share their stories

    At Apollo, we really love to hear about our client's happy holiday stories - even if we are a little bit jealous! Today, we have a whole lot of great new comments to share with you. If you have your own stories to tell, contact media@apollocamper.com    "We wanted to share with you our experience with your company both in New Zealand and in Australia.  We rented a camper van from you in Auckland.  It was a totally wonderful experience.  Then we flew to Sydney and rented the exact same kind of Ford Camper Van.  All in all that too ...
  • 4 ways to save during your campervan holiday

    Motorhome rentals have long been considered an affordable holiday option, particularly for families and groups. The self contained nature of most hire campers means that you can avoid constant eating out and spend more on your favourite travel activities.       That being said, there are many ways you can squeeze more value from your trip. Today, we’re able to share a number of insider campervan hire tips. We hope these saving ideas will help you stretch your road-trip budget even further.   1. Consider hiring a GPS. Initially, this may seem counterintuitive. How will spending money on GPS ...
  • Why you should hire a campervan for the 2011 Rugby World Cup

    With Apollo’s recent investment in a brand new motorhome factory in New Zealand, it’s a great time to shine our spotlight on the land of the long white cloud.     We are ramping up vehicle production as a result of current demand, and also in preparation for the Rugby World Cup, held in various locations around New Zealand in 2011. We know that many Apollo clients are Rugby enthusiasts, which is why we are now offering campervan rentals for this period through our secure booking page.     New Zealand will host the 7th Rugby World Cup from ...
  • Behind the scenes of Apollo's new Show Through DVD

    Apollo receives many questions about the operation of our rental campers. Although our hire vehicles have been designed for ease of use, there are still a few essentials you should know about driving a campervan or motorhome before you hit the road. For this reason, before you begin your Apollo adventure, you will be asked to familiarise yourself with your rental vehicle by watching the relevant campervan Show Through DVD. We have just launched a brand new Vehicle Show Through DVD for Australia and New Zealand, and the clips are available from our Australian and New Zealand websites, as well ...