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#LeadingTheCharge
EV ROAD TOUR
SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 2 , 2020 SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 3, 2020
AU C K L AND - H A M ILTON - N EW PLYM OUTH - D U N E D I N - C H R I STC H U R C H - KA I KO U R A -
WHANGANU I - WELLIN G TON - U PPER H UT T - N E LS O N - WE STPO RT - A RTH U R S PA S S -
F EIL DING - TAU P O - COR OM A N DEL - AU CK L A N D TE KA PO/ TWI Z E L - Q U E E N STOWN - D U N E D IN
BE T T ER N Z T RUST
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Table of Contents
2020 EV Road Trip Options 4
Road Tour Background 5
Frequently Asked Questions 7
Extra Details 9
NORTH ISLAND OPTION 10-12
SOUTH ISLAND OPTION 13-14
COMBINED OPTION 15
Budget Accommodation Options 16-18
Registration Form 19
Contact Details 20
Disclaim er
The Better NZ Trust takes every precaution to insure that the content of this brochure is both current and accurate. Even so,
errors can occur. Plus, given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies
in the information contained in this brochure. The Better NZ Trust is therefore not responsible for any errors or omissions, and
provides no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of accidents, vehicle and traffic
infringements, acts of God including weather and pandemic, and government laws. Better NZ Trust will not be liable to you or
anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the tour itinerary enclosed or for any
consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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EV Road Tour
Options
1 2 3
N O RT H ISL AN D SOUTH I SL AND COM BI NED I SL ANDS
7 NIG H TS 8 N I GH TS 8 N I GH TS
SEP 26 - OCT 2 SEP 26 - OCT 3 SEP 26 - OCT 3
EV Owners and/or drivers will tour Starting and finishing in Dunedin, While the North Island and South
the North Island in an anti-clockwise the South Island tour will also travel Island tours are being run simultane-
rotation. Starting and finishing in in an anti-clockwise direction. ously, it is possible to cross from one
Auckland, the group will make their Instead of racing through to the other as they pass close to
way to New Plymouth as the first Kaikoura, they will stop and spend Cook Strait on the same day.
stop. Here they will spend two nights the night in this beautiful town. Expressions of Interest have been
to wait for the short range vehicles Those who like challenging roads received from several people to
who will optionally take two days to will be spoilt for choice with the cross from the North Island to the
get to New Plymouth. It also gives Whangamoa Saddle, Buller Gorge, South Island. When the North Island
time to take a breather, regroup and and Arthurs Pass. Activities along tour heads to Upper Hutt, in this op-
explore Taranaki — a part of New the way will include visits to tion you would go directly to
Zealand that previous #LeadingTh- Benmore Dam , Electric Air, and the Wellington Central where you will
eCharge Road Trips have only ever Shotover Jet. make your own arrangements to
zoomed through. This year the North Suggested accommodation for the cross on the ferry. You will then
Island tour will not visit the east South Island has been largely kept need to catch up to the South Island
coast nor Northland. Instead, for to holiday parks. Not only do these group either in Nelson for the night,
the first time, they will take the loop usually have space for multiple or depending on your ferry booking
around scenic Coromandel. After people, charging facilities and directly to Westport. It will also be
trying their hand at goldpanning, communal dinners, but they are a possibl to cross in the other direc-
drivers can then finish in Auckland, budget-conscious option. tion, please let us know if you’d like
or head south from Thames. to do that.
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EV Road Tour
Information
Th e 2020 EV Roa d Tour is on!
The Annual #LeadingTheCharge EV Road Tour first started over the Christmas holidays in
2014/15. Originally, there was only one rapid DC charger between Bluff and Cape Reinga,
and so the trip was a real feat in patience and pioneering spirit. The original road trippers
went on to start the Better NZ Trust and road trips became an annual event. Wherever
they went, these unusual vehicles would draw a crowd. The Teslas were a particular
novelty because at the time there was no dealership in New Zealand. Up until this year,
the ready crowd at each destination was the impetus to use the road trip as an EV promo-
tional tour and educational experience for the New Zealand public.
In 2019 we found that EVs had become a household term and most people had seen them
before. They were no long the novelty that they once were. Yet we still have EV Owners
who want to keep the tradition alive. So this year it’s all about the EV community. The
format will be one of a rally. Each making their own way to a rendezvous point for the
evening. There will be no “EV events” as such, but we do expect to draw a crowd at times
We’ve also tried to keep most day’s driving to a minimum, with a few necessary
exceptions, so we can have time to enjoy the places we visit.
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T H E S CEN IC B EAUTY O F TH E CO R O MA N D E L PE N I N S U L A
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Frequently Asked
Questions
We anticipate many questions, so if your question hasn’t been answered here, please contact us directly
or at: info@betternz.org
H ow Wil l We Al l Do We Have To Stay What is I n clu d ed i n
C h a rge At O n ce? a t th e Sam e Pla ce? th e Price?
Rest assured that we have We have provided the name of The Better NZ Trust puts on the
never had an issue with charg- one reasonably priced venue in Road Tour for free and there is
ing congestion before, and we each overnight location for your nothing payable to us to join.
have never had so much choice convenience. There is absolutely We do however need you to reg-
in charging options. Always no pressure for you to book ister as a confirmed participant.
charge up fully overnight so you at these places. Indeed some
Along the way, there will be
have that little bit extra mileage, of them will not have enough
costs associated with meals,
and take the opportunity to top space for all of us. Or you may
accommodation, charging, and
up enroute. have friends or family to stay
optional side excursions. The
with. Perhaps you may prefer to
The leaving times and routes cost of these will be incurred by
book a more luxurious location.
provided are just suggestions. each participant.
We usually don’t travel in
We anticipate that providing a We will organise the published
convoy, so everybody will arrive
suggested accommodation side excursions (many of which
at different times for charging.
venue, will help you decide will be free), but any other
Long range cars must make way
which area of town to book in, exploring you wish to do will be
for short range.
or you may find it more social to at your own discretion.
We keep in contact using be in a group.. We are not responsible for any
Facebook Messenger, so upon
With Domestic travel being speeding fines, parking fines,
finding a participant opportu-
encouraged currently, we rec- damage to vehicles, minibar,
nity charging we can ask them
ommend you book now & have etc.
to move.
cancellation clauses.
ITINERARIES
NOTE: Use our itinerary as a guide. Always do your own calculations. We advise using Trip Planning apps to help, such as The
Power Trip app or ABRP. C hargi ng sto p s are su gge st i ons onl y. You m a y fi nd b ette r a l te rnat i ve s for y our ca r.
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L a ke B en m ore i s a pprox im a te ly 75 km 2 a n d th e Be n m o re D a m wa s
a r t i f i c i a l l y c rea ted i n t h e 1 9 6 0 ’s . I t is th e s e co n d la rge s t d a m a fte r
M a na pou ri, w h ich we v is ite d la s t yea r.
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The following details
apply to All 3 tour options above:
Registration Optional Legs
You are receiving this itinerary because you registered There is no compulsion to complete the entire tour.
your interest in joining the road tour. Participants may decide to join for just one leg or
several.
The time has now come for you to confirm your
participation. Included with this pack is a form we will We do ask that if Locals wish to join us for evening
need you to complete and return asap. meals or local tours, that they also register as partici-
pants. The exception for this will be the
New Plymouth EV Owners gathering. Check with
Stephen Hobo Tuck if you wish to know more.
Excursions Pre - depar ture Brief in g
Because we wish to give you as much time as possible There is no set departure time or briefing. Participants
to book accommodation and take advantage of the can decide when they prefer to leave.
marvellous deals happening now at many venues, we Kathryn Trounson (NI) and Martin Kane (SI) will carry
have not been able to confirm all of our proposed road tour packs to hand out at the first opportunity.
excursions. Therefore please realise that some of On the road, separate NI & SI briefings will be via the
these may be altered closer to the time. In particu- Messenger app. This can get congested with chat, so
lar the NI excursion to the West Wind Farm may be please keep an eye out for important messages.
replaced with a trip to Te Apiti Wind Farm.
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NORTH ISL AND TOUR
Highlights
• Vi si t o n e o f th e la rge s t BEV d ea le rs h ip s in N Z ( H a m ilto n EV ) a s
t h ey h o ld a n o p e n d ay a n d re f re s h m e n ts a t th e ir p re m is es .
• St retch yo u r le gs a fte r a lo n g d rive a t th e wo rld cla s s Pu ke ku ra
IT INE R ARY Pa rk g a rd e n s a n d tea h o u s e , o r ta ke a clo s e u p lo o k a t Mt Ta ra na ki .
7 N IG H TS • J o in lo c a l Ta ra n a ki EV O w n e rs fo r a m e e t a n d g re e t eve n t .
• St ay a lo n g th e H u tt R ive r w h e re Lo rd o f th e R in g s f ilm e d m any of
its s e q u e n ce s , in clu d in g R ive n d e ll a n d R ive r A n d u in .
• Vis it th e co u n tr y ’s s e co n d la rg e s t w in d fa rm .
SEP 26 - OCT 2 , 2020
• Wa n d e r th ro u gh th e Coa ch o u s e Mu s e u m in q u a in t Fe ild in g.
• Vis it Te Mih i Ge o th e rm a l p owe r s ta tio n in Wa ira ke i.
• Tr y yo u r h a n d a t pa n n in g fo r go ld , w h e n we v is it th e Co ro ma n d e l
Mu s e u m o f Go ld m in in g.
2020 NI Road Trip
Long Range Drive Plan
Approx
Suggested Stopping Distance Distance (km
Date Place Activity Suggested (leg) from start)
Saturday, 26 September 2020 Auckland (Greenlane) Depart 0930 hours 0 0
Hamilton Charging 1 hr 20 mins 116 km 116
Morning Tea at Hamilton EV Event 10:30 - 12:30 TBC
Te Kuiti Charging 60 mins driving 75 km 191
New Plymouth Arrival 2 hrs 15 mins 162 km 353
New Plymouth Accommodation
Sunday, 27 September 2020 New Plymouth Accommmodation 0 0
EV Owners Gathering Event TBC afternoon or evening
Monday, 28 September 2020 New Plymouth Depart 0900 hours 0 0
Whanganui Charging 2 hrs driving 158 km 158
Whanganui Lunch 1100 - 1300 hours
Brown Owl, Upper Hutt Arrival 2 hrs 34 mins 194 km 352
If travelling to Sth Island go directly to ferry terminal
Brown Owl, Upper Hutt Arrival 63 mins driving 49 km 332
Upper Hutt Accommodation
West Wind Wind Farm Event 96.6 km round trip 429
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Upper Hutt Depart 0800 hours 0 0
Electric Ferry Harbour Cruise, or Event 0830 -1040 hours
Free time: Explore LOTR River AnduinFree Time
Feilding either via Kapiti Coast Charge 2 hr 40 mins 167 km 167
or via Featherston Charge (3 hr 30 mins) (208 km)
Coach House Museum optional Event
Feilding Accommodation 167
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Feilding Depart 0930 hours 0 0
Taupo Chargers Charging 2 hrs 50 mins 224 km 224
Wairakei Charging 13 minutes driving 10.8 km 163
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station Event TBC 15:00 - 16:30 TBC
Dinner: Pavilion Restaurant Wairakei Event TBC 1800 - 20:30
Taupo or Wairakei Accommodation
Thursday, 1 October 2020 Taupo Depart 10:00 hours 0 0
Coromandel via SH1, Tairua, Whitianga Charge Overnight 4 hrs 29 mins 312 km 312
Dinner: Peppertree Wildfood, 31 Kapanga EventRd
Coromandel Accommmodation
Friday, 2 October 2020 Coromandel Depart 0900 hours 0 0
Thames no charging 60 mins driving 54 km 54
Thames: Goldmining Moanataiari Road E vent 10:00 - 15:00
Greenlane Charging 1 hr 20 mins 108 km 162
TOTAL KM 1586
Fo r th e purpo ses of t hi s tour, a Sh or t Ra n g e c a r is a ny th in g w ith le s s th a n 20 0 km rea l ra n ge . I f yo u
have a ran ge o f l ess t h a n 120km t h en you n e e d to c a re fu lly co n s id e r if yo u c a n m a ke th is trip.
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2020 NI Road Trip
Short Range Drive Plan
Distance (km
Date Suggested Stopping Place Activity Suggested Distance (leg) from start)
Saturday, 26 September 2020 Auckland Depart 0900 hours 0 0
Pokeno (alt Hampton Downs) Charging 35 mins driving 47 km 47
Taupiri BP (alternative Huntly) Charging 30 mins driving 50 km 97
Hamilton Charging 20 mins driving 21 km 118
Morning Tea at Hamilton EV Event 10:30 - 12:30 TBC
Te Kuiti via SH3 Charging 60 mins driving 75 km 193
Mokau Charging 71 mins driving 79 km 272
or Mokau (Awakino) Optional overnight
New Plymouth Arrival 67 mins driving 83 km 355
New Plymouth Accommodation
Sunday, 27 September 2020 Awakino Depart 0900 hours 0 0
New Plymouth Charging 67 mins driving 83 km 83
EV Owners Gathering Event TBC afternoon or evening
Monday, 28 September 2020 New Plymouth Depart 0800 hours 0 0
Hawera (via SH 3) Charging 60 mins driving 72 km 72
Whanganui Charging 70 mins driving 89 km 161
Whanganui Lunch 1100 - 1300 hours
Bulls Charging 34 mins driving 45 km 206
Otaki (alt Kapiti Coast chargers) Charging 60 mins driving 77 km 283
If travelling to Sth Island go directly to ferry terminal
Brown Owl, Upper Hutt Arrival 63 mins driving 49 km 332
Upper Hutt Accommodation
West Wind Wind Farm Event 96.6 km round trip 429
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Upper Hutt Depart 0800 hours 0 0
Electric Ferry Harbour Cruise, or Event 0830 -1040 hours
Free time: Explore LOTR River Anduin Free Time
Otaki (alt Kapiti Coast chargers) Charging 90 mins driving 81.5 km 82
Feilding Charging 80 mins driving 87.2 km 169
Feilding Accommodation
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Feilding Depart 0830 hours 0 0
Mangaweka Charging 50 mins driving 65 km 65
Waiouru Charging 34 mins driving 38.3 km 104
Turangi Charging 45 mins driving 63 km 167
Taupo Charging 39 mins driving 48.8 km 153
Wairakei Charging 13 minutes driving10.8 km 163
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station Event TBC 15:00 - 16:30 TBC
Dinner: Pavilion Restaurant Wairakei Event TBC 1800 - 20:30
Taupo Accommodation
Thursday, 1 October 2020 Taupo Depart 10:00 hours 0 0
Rotorua (via Thermal Explorer) Charging 66 mins driving 82.5 km 83
Mt Maunganui Charging 67 mins driving 76.3 km 159
Waihi Charging 55 mins driving 63.6 km 223
Tairua Charging 66 mins driving 68.9 km 292
Whitianga Charging 40 mins driving 40.2 km 332
Coromandel Charging 45 mins driving 42.3 km 374
Dinner: Peppertree Wildfood, 31 Kapanga Event
Rd
Coromandel Accommmodation
Friday, 2 October 2020 Coromandel Depart 0900 hours 0 0
Thames charging 60 mins driving 53.8 km 54
Thames: Goldmining Moanataiari Road Event 10:00 - 15:00
Pokeno charging 49 minutes 65 km 119
Greenlane Charging 33 minutes 46.8 km 166
TOTAL KM 1656
Poet’s Bri dge, Pukekura Pa rk , N P Coa ch H o u s e Mu s e u m , Fe ild in g — O p tio n a l id e a s d u rin g f re e t i m e
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TE MI H I GEOTH E R MA L POWE R PL A N T
Wairakei boasts both the oldest Geothermal Power Plant and the youngest. The
latest tech at Te Mihi shows that Geothermal is getting cleaner. TBC
WIND FA R M GO L D MI N I N G EXPE R I E N C E
We are currently trying to organise a A 40 minute tour underground to experience the historical aspects of gold-mining,
sunset tour to a Wind Farm near and the affect its had on the region. For those that don’t want to go underground
Wellington or Wairarapa.. there will be a gold panning option instead ... or do both.
EL ECTRIC HARB OU R CR U ISE M EA N D E R I N TO MI D D L E E A RTH D R O P I N MO R N I N G TEA
East by West Ferries are now operation- If a harbour cruise is not your thing, Drop into Hamilton EV, for morning tea
al on Wgtn harbour. A fully electric ferry then you might prefer to go exploring while you are waiting for a chance to
cruise for those who are keen through Middle Earth, ahem Hutt Valley charge in Hamilton. 10am - 12.
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SOUTH ISL AND TOUR
Highlights
• Ta ke a n exclu s ive gu id e d to u r th ro u g h E le c tric A ir.
• O ve rn igh t in b ea u tifu l Ka iko u ra .
• Go J e t Boa tin g in Q u e e n s tow n .
IT INE R ARY • Vis it th e Be n m o re H yd ro Powe r S ta tio n .
8 NIG H TS • S p e n d th e n ig h t in th e O tira va lley
• Ta ke tim e o u t a t th e e n d o f th e to u r to v is it th e s ite s in D u n e d i n.
SEP 26 - OCT 3, 2020
ELECTRIC AIR SHOTOVER JET BENMORE POWER STN
They’re on a mission to clean up avia- A talk about the first electric jet boat in A special tour through Benmore Hydro
tion. You will have a special guided tour the world and this organisation’s Power Station and Dam.
and talk at this innovative company. commitment to sustainable tourism.
Drivin g Highlights Drivin g Highlights Drivin g Highlights
Spectacular views over the Drive the Hawk’s Crag and the From months of being closed after a 7.8
Otira Viaduct, Arthurs Pass Buller Gorge on your way through to magnitude earthquake, Kaikoura now
Westport boasts a SH of world class standards
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SOUTH ISLAND ROAD TOUR
Distance (km from
Date Venue* Activity Distance (leg) start)
Saturday, 26 September 2020 Dunedin Depart 0 0
Hampden Charging 79 79
Oamaru Charging 33 112
Timaru Charging 85 197
Geraldine/Ashburton Charging 76 273
Methven/Rakaia Charging 28 301
Christchurch Night 60 361
Sunday, 27 September 2020 Christchurch Depart 0 0
Visit Electric Air Event
Amberley Charging 47 47
Cheviot Charging 66 113
Kaikoura Night 181 181
Monday, 28 September 2020 Ward Charging 83 264
Blenheim Charging 45 309
Spring Creek Charging 6 315
Nelson Night 240 421
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Richmond Charging 14 435
Murchison Charging 110 545
Westport Night 222 643
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Greymouth Charging 101 744
Hokitika Charging 39 783
Otira Charging
Between Arthur's Pass and Springfield Night 234 877
Thursday, 1 October 2020 Darfield Charging
Methven Charging 113 990
Geraldine Charging 66 1056
Fairlie Night 225 1102
Friday, 2 October 2020 Tekapo 50kW Charging 43 1145
Tekapo 25kW Charging 1 1146
Twizel Charging 56 1202
Omarama Charging 30 1232
Benmore Power Station Visit Event 60 1292
Queenstown Night 359 1461
Saturday, 3 October 2020 9am - 10am: Shotover Jet Event
Cromwell Charging 61 1522
Alexandra Charging 30 1552
Roxburgh Charging 41 1593
Lawrence Charging 55 1648
Milton Charging 38 1686
Dunedin Night 279 1740
* Long Range cars can use their discretion and will not normally need to stop at all these charging stations.
Vi si t NZs o nl y pri va tel y- ow n ed C h e ck o u t th e Ca rd b oa rd Ca th e d ra l in C h ris tch u rch
publ i c DC charg i n g st a t i on a t
O t i ra
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COMBINED ISL AND TOUR
AU C KL A N D - WE L L I N GTO N -
N E LS O N / WE STPO RT - D U N E D I N
IN T INE R ARY Highlights
8 N IG H TS
S e e To u rs 1 a n d 2 fo r d e ta ils .
SEP 26 - OCT 3, 2020
COMBINED ISLANDS ROAD TOUR
Distance (km Distance (km from
Date Venue* Activity
per leg) start)
Saturday, 26 September 2020 Auckland Depart 0 0
Pokeno (alt Hampton Downs) Charging 47 47
Taupiri BP (alternative Huntly) Charging 50 97
Hamilton Charging 21 118
Morning Tea at Hamilton EV Event
Te Kuiti via SH3 Charging 75 193
Mokau Charging 79 272
or Mokau (Awakino) Optional overnight
New Plymouth Arrival 83 355
New Plymouth Night 355 355
Sunday, 27 September 2020 Awakino Depart 0
New Plymouth Charging 83
EV Owners Gathering Event TBC
New Plymouth Night
Monday, 28 September 2020 New Plymouth Depart 0 355
Hawera (via SH 3) Charging 72 427
Whanganui Charging 89 516
Whanganui Lunch
Bulls Charging 45 561
Otaki (alt Kapiti Coast chargers) Charging 77 638
If travelling to Sth Island go directly to Wellington Ferry Terminal Charging 71 709
ferry terminal** Havelock via SH1 & SH6 Charging 60 769
Nelson Charging 74 843
Nelson Night 488 843
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Richmond Charging 14 857
Murchison Charging 111 968
Westport Charging 98 1066
Westport Night 223 1066
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Greymouth Charging 116 1182
Otira Charging 82 1264
Between Arthur's Pass and Springfield Night 198 1264
Thursday, 1 October 2020 Darfield ℨ Charging 120 1384
Methven Charging 80 1464
Geraldine Charging 70 1534
Fairlie Charging 46 1580
Fairlie Night 316 1580
Friday, 2 October 2020 Tekapo 50kW or 25 kW Charging 43 1623
Twizel Charging 58 1681
Omarama Charging 30 1711
Benmore Power Station Visit Event 60 1771
Cromwell from Omarama Charging 110 1881
Queenstown Charging 60 1941
Queenstown Night 361 1941
Saturday, 3 October 2020 9am - 10am: Shotover Jet Event 11 1952
Cromwell Charging 62 2014
Alexandra Charging 31 2045
Roxburgh Charging 43 2088
Lawrence Charging 58 2146
Milton Charging 50 2196
Dunedin Charging 55 2251
Dunedin Night 310 2251
* Cars can use their discretion and will not normally need to stop at all these charging stations.
** Depending on your ferry booking, you may have to sleep aboard the ferry and then drive directly to Westport.
ℨ Occasionally Arthurs Pass may close to traffic. Please be prepared for a change in plans.
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Accommodation
Budget Suggestions
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COROMANDEL
We have selected a few budget motels and/or holiday cabins to give you an idea of where to book.
You may also need accommodation in Auckland or Dunedin, before or after the tour. We can recommend Aurora on George. At
678 George Street, Dunedin, close enough to walk to town. Although there is no onsite charging, the ChargeNet charger at the
University is literally around the corner.
In Auckland, let us know whether you wish to be north, south, east or west and we will find you options.
LeadingTheCharge Road Trip has stayed in some of these places before, and others, such as Belt Road, have contacted us to
say they are looking forward to us coming through town. Some we have not been to, as we endeavour to stop at towns that we
have not been to before. Wherever possible we have tried to choose places that have restaurants
within walking distance, with a few exceptions.
All of them have either onsite AC charging or DC charging nearby. But please double check when you book to be sure that you
can charge there overnight and that you have the correct cables, ie: Commando or Type 2, etc.
Overnight charging is key to making the road tour work. In the past some of our road trippers have
recommended bringing a heavy duty extension cord if using a 3-pin plug.
There are some good deals at the moment as the hospitality industry is dependent on domestic travel. We recommend you
book soon due to school holidays and ski season. Please ensure you have a cancellation clause, as there’s always a chance we
could go back into lockdown.
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SEAVIEW HOLIDAY PARK BELT RD SEASIDE PUKEKORA MOTOR
MOKAU HOLIDAY PARK, NP LODGE , NP
SH3 Awakino 4376, Tel: 0800 478 786 2 Belt Road, New Plymouth 4310 141 Coronation Ave, New Plymouth
https://www.facebook.com/seaviewhp/ 0800 804 204, www.beltroad.co.nz Tel 0800 785 358
Has commando plugs Type 2 and Commando plugs www.pukekuramotorlodge.co.nz
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KIWI HOLIDAY PARK FEILDING HOLIDAY SOUTH ST WEST MOTEL
UPPER HUT T PARK FEILDING
45 Akatarawa Road, Brown Owl 66 Arnott Street, Feilding 4702 61 South Street, Feilding 4702
(04) 526 7400. Commando plugs (06) 323 5623, feildinghp.co.nz 0800 100 932, southstreetwest.co.nz
www.wellingtonsholidaypark.co.nz Park outside units
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WAIRAKEI RESORT BEACHTREE MOTEL HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL
TAUPO TAUPO COROMANDEL
630 Wairakei Drive, Wairakei 56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo 3330 25 Harbour View Road, Coromandel
0800 737 678, wairakei.co.nz 0800 233 248, beechtreemotel.co.nz 07 866 8690,
Tesla Destination 17kW 2 outdoor wall plugs harbourviewmotelltd.co.nz
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TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK,
CHRISTCHURCH KAIKOURA NELSON
39 Meadow Street Papanui, 03 352 9176 34 Beach Road, Kaikoura 230 Vanguard Street, Nelson,
https://top10.co.nz/south-island 03 319 5362, top10.co.nz/south-island 03 548 1445, top10.co.nz/south-island
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TRAILWAYS HOTEL , TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK BULLER BRIDGE MOTEL ,
NELSON WESTPORT WESTPORT
66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 57 Marine Parade, Carters Beach 32A The Esplanade, Westport
03-548 7049 03 789 8002, top10.co.nz/south-island 03-789 7519, bullerbridgemotel.co.nz
Type 1 plug, inhouse dining park outside units
30 01 02
BEALEY HOTEL , MOUNTAIN CHALET L AKEVIEW HOLIDAY
ARTHURS PASS/OTIRA MOTEL TWIZEL PARK, QUEENSTOWN
12858 West Coast Road, Arthur’s Pass. Wairepo Road, Twizel, 7910 4 Cemetery Road, Queenstown
03 318 9277, http://thebealeyhotel.com 0800 62 99 99, 0800 482 735
Alternative: Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motel http://www.mountainchalets.co.nz /holidaypark.net.nz/queenstown-
52 Main Road, Arthur’s Pass Village. charging: park in front of chalets accommodation
03 318 9233, http://www.apam.co.nz/
L E A D I N G TH E C H ARGE EV ROAD TOUR 2020
info@betternz.org19
#LeadingTheCharge 2020 EV Road Tour: Official Registration Form
Following in the tradition of the Great EV Road Trip we have devised a rally style road tour for
EV Owners to drive the country in the vehicles they love. To confirm your participation please
complete the following form and send to rachelle@betternz.org
Permissions for
Participant Names Shirt Size photos to be used for
S/M/L/XL/etc marketing purposes
Driver Yes/No
2nd Driver Yes/No
Passenger >20 Yes/No
PassengerConta c t information
The Better NZ Trust is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers. We do not have an office as such.
Please contact us via Facebook or email: info@betternz.org
Our Trustees are: Kathryn Trounson (Chair), Sean Dick (Treasurer), Martin Kane (Sth Is Trustee),
Steve West (co-Founder), Sigurd Magnusson (Wgtn Trustee), Carl Barlev (co-Founder),
and Rachelle Tilsley (Admin)
Road Trip Sub Committee: Kathryn Trounson, Martin Kane, Sean Dick, and Rachelle Tilsley
Messenger Chat & Support Groups: LTC2020SOUTH / LTC2020NORTH
BE T T ER N Z T RUST
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