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Not helpful for you exactly but in NZ there was an app I used called Campermate which listed a load of places where you can sleep in your car with reviews from others who have stayed there.

Does anyone know if something similar is available for the US?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.campermate

Make sure you have this installed on your phone with offline maps when you get there.

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Download Campermate and see what camping sites there are. I like the DOC ones, they're very basic but usually scenic and only $5

I really couldn't pin a single one. Every day was just amazing. The nature is beautiful and there is a lot to see. I think the most memorable one was hiking on Waiheke Island, but that may be just because it was our first destination outside of Auckland and before getting the motorhome.

A guy I met at a work event told me that the glowworm caverns were the best thing he experienced in NZ. Basically described it as a life-altering experience. We didn't go because my gf is afraid of caves and ironically I caved in. TBF I was kind of expecting it to be a lame tourist cash grab. Well, next time.

I stayed for four weeks with my girlfriend, we rented a motorhome and drove from Auckland across both islands and took the flight back in Christchurch. We did stay in Sydney for three more days before returning to Germany. I've spoken to a handful of people who also visited NZ as European tourists and I reflected a lot on the choices and expenses and I think we did most things exactly right. The things you should be aware of especially when doing both islands (at the drop of a hat):

• The ferry is pretty expensive. You will only take it once and it basically costs you half a day.
• that's sadly the reason why we rushed the northern island a bit. Would have spent a couple more days there in retrospect.
• one-way rental is cheaper when you travel south to north.
• there is no better way of traveling in NZ than a motorhome
• in most areas there are free camping areas. You only have to spend money on camping sites if you need to recharge your battery or do your laundry. I used the very awesome app Campermate
• Food is kind of expensive compared to Germany. In most cases the quality makes up for it though.
• Travel agencies can sometimes get better prices for flights than you can. We booked the flight through a travel agency that specialized in work&travel and I really couldn't find a better price online by a couple hundred Euros.
• I really wouldn't go for any less than three weeks. And in that case I would probably decide for one of the two islands and thoroughly explore it.
• Don't waste too much time in Auckland. It's not all that great. Many tourists make the mistake to stay there for like a week.
• You can have a lot of free/cheap fun in NZ if you are into nature and hiking, but there are a couple things that can easily rip a hole in your budget. Most notably everything that requires you to get on a ferry or into a plane or helicopter, like skying on glaciers or exploring Milford/Doubtful Sound. Not saying it's not worth it, but we spent most days without spending extra and then there were days we spent hundreds of NZD on guided tours.
• Jetlack affects everyone differently and you should definitely consider that you may not enjoy your first day(s) in NZ and you really shouldn't immediately hop into a car.
• Biosecurity controls at airports are a thing in both NZ and Australia. They take time and if you violate the rules they can cost you. Also pack accordingly - if you declare hiking boots, they will want to inspect them. If they are buried in your suitcase, you will have to dig through your luggage with people waiting in line behind you. Even if you have your hiking boots handy the staff may still demand to open your suitcase.
• on the same note, think about what you have to declare before you board the plane. The flight may leave you exhausted and pissed. If you forget to declare your hiking boots or have e.g. an undeclared apple in your luggage, it will cost you 100+NZD. That's a really shitty start for a vacation.

Have you got campermate? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.campermate&hl=en

Used it a few years ago in NZ and we were able to pretty much plan our entire year using it.