Wānaka, a picturesque lakeside town in central Otago, offers a quaint downtown, lakeside views, and plenty of mountain sports. Located just over five hours from Christchurch, Wānaka makes the perfect destination for a long weekend in a campervan.

Some like to go far to make the most of a long weekend, but we’ve found our own slice of paradise at Onuku Farm Hostel, just outside of Akaroa. The perfect place to find the right balance between relaxation and exertion, we’ll be nipping back to this gem on the Banks Peninsula every chance we get.