The promise of scenic roads and long, leisurely nights; campervan travel is the ultimate feeling of freedom. It’s the best way to slow down time, stop watching the clock and to enjoy the small things. Camplify gives you access to a huge variety of vans, from luxury motorhomes to quirky renovated vans, all listed by fellow Kiwis who share the love of campervanning. Browse their website to find the best suited camper for you.
If you were looking at this list of top campervans for hire in New Zealand on a map, the pins would scatter the country from north to south. Camplify have vans for hire in plenty of nooks and crannies making it that much easier to plan your road trip.
1. Fun Stuff, Christchurch
Fun Stuff is spic and span four-berth motorhome with a fixed bed above the front cab and a lounge in the rear that converts to another bed. Plenty of storage and a well-equipped motorhome kitchen make ‘Fun Stuff’ the ultimate adventure machine for small families, couples or a group of four. Hit the road from Christchurch and explore incredible places like Akaroa, Hanmer Springs and the Mackenzie Region. Don’t forget to bust out the camping table and chairs for the best way to stop and soak in the scenery.
2. Goldie, Silverdale
Silverdale sits about 40 minutes north of central Auckland, which makes it an easy start for the Hibiscus Coast, Matakana and the beaches beyond. Goldie is a converted 2005 Toyota Alphard built for two, with a proper mattress and topper rather than the thin foam you often find in a small van. Her kitchen kit runs to a butane cooker, a fridge, a kettle, non-stick pots and a basic pantry, and the owner asks that you cook outside rather than in the van. Driving charges the house battery, so the fridge, the lights and the USB ports keep going without hunting down a powered site. There is no shower or toilet on board, so plan your nights around campgrounds with facilities. Camping table and chairs are included, she is an automatic, and hire starts from around $118 a night.
3. Oldsmobile, Tauranga
Sometimes what makes a campervan one of the best is the love and attention the owner has extended to it. The Oldsmobile is a trusty diesel Ford trader with large windows for taking in the scenery and a homely interior. Being kitted out with solar panels means you can stay off-grid (not at powered campsites) and still have power for lights, the fridge and charging your devices. Enjoy the beauty of staying off the grid, and save some money on campsite fares. Pick the Oldsmobile up from Tauranga and explore the stunning East Coast of the North Island.
4. Ladybug Self Contained Camper, Christchurch
Christchurch Central puts you within a morning of Banks Peninsula, Arthur’s Pass and the wide brown rivers of the Canterbury high country. Ladybug is a 1994 Toyota Estima kitted out for two, and at around $92 a night she is one of the most affordable ways onto South Island roads. The double bed folds down into bench seats with an internal table, which earns its keep on the days Canterbury turns grey. A single-burner cooker, crockery and a starter pantry of oil, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee and tea come as standard, along with two camping armchairs and a table. Roof racks with a lockable box swallow the bulky gear, and four USB ports keep phones and cameras alive. The listing describes her as self contained and lists a portable toilet, but the green warrant has been the only valid certificate since June 2026, so ask the owner what Ladybug currently holds before you plan a night outside a campground. Freedom camping in a vehicle that is not certified carries a $400 infringement fee. If the dates do not work, the rest of the city sits on Camplify’s Christchurch campervan hire page.
5. Hayes Queenstown Kea, Queenstown
Lake Hayes sits in the quiet stretch between Queenstown and Arrowtown, with the Remarkables filling the rear-view mirror on the way out. Hayes Queenstown Kea is a 2017 Mercedes Sprinter Nomad M700 that sleeps three across one double and one single, which covers a couple travelling with a third. At 23 feet long she is a substantial van, and the five-day minimum hire suits a trip that runs the length of the South Island rather than a weekend away.
Inside there is a shower and toilet, gas cooking, hot water and solar on the roof, with the kitchen stocked down to the Aero Press and the chopping board. Outside, the BBQ, the camping table and chairs and a rack for two bikes set you up for the Queenstown Trail and the Gibbston wineries. The listing describes her as self contained, and pets are not permitted. Hire starts from around $322 a night, and you can weigh her against everything else in the district on Camplify’s Queenstown campervan hire page.
6. Nomad Nest, Christchurch
This spacious and stylish motorhome sets you up for an unforgettable New Zealand road trip from Christchurch! Nomad Nest is a 2022 Dethleffs motorhome that sleeps up to four people with a luxurious rear island bed and an electric drop-down bed up front, making it perfect for couples or small groups. Built-in creature comforts include a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, gas stove and sink, plus a private bathroom with separate shower and toilet for total convenience on the road. Large panoramic windows bring the views in, while a bike rack makes exploring New Zealand’s trails even easier. With automatic transmission, a reversing camera, and generous living space, Nomad Nest makes camper-life easy and enjoyable. Pick up and start exploring the South Island in style!
7. Our Dream, Auckland
Get excited about what New Zealand has to offer with the prospect of hiring Our Dream camper in Auckland. With everything you need under one roof (with wheels!), embark on a journey exploring sandy beaches, walking tracks, volcanic formations and so much more. ‘Our Dream’ sleeps six with three beds throughout. The awning transforms the outdoor space and the bike rack means you can bring your bikes along for the ride. This motorhome has everything you need for a self-contained holiday.
8. Chuckee, Hamilton
Meet Chuckee, your spacious, well-equipped home on wheels for exploring New Zealand in style! This 6-berth motorhome is perfect for families, groups, or adventurous couples looking to hit the road with everything you need already included. With comfy sleeping for up to six, a fully equipped kitchen, shower and toilet, and large viewing windows throughout, you’ll love preparing meals on the go and soaking up the scenery from wherever you park. Extras like an awning, outdoor table and chairs, bike rack, and reversing camera make life easy on the road. Chuckee also comes with linen, towels, and ample storage. Just pack your gear and go! Available to hire on Camplify from Hamilton, this camper is ready to take you anywhere your New Zealand adventure leads.
9. The Casino, Christchurch
If quirks and individuality are what make a campervan great in your eyes, The Casino is your ultimate road trip companion. This spacious van is made for two, with a cosy sleeping set-up including curtains and upholstery on the ceiling. The vintage, Japanese-style lighting will illuminate your evenings and inspire lazy movie nights. This Christchurch-based camper comes with everything you’re likely to need for a South Island road trip for the books!
10. Culinary Funky Treasure, Nelson
Enjoy cooking in the wilderness more than ever before in the Culinary Funky Treasure – a truly decked-out campervan. Throw your creations in the oven, cook with the well-stocked spice pantry, and gather fresh fruit and vege for the fruit tray. This character-filled camper has been designed for the foodies out there, so you can travel New Zealand and get creative in the kitchen along the way. Beginning your road trip in Nelson where this ‘funky treasure’ is based, you’re spoilt for choice in terms of road trip routes. Head deep into Abel Tasman, or follow the vines and explore the Marlborough wineries.
11. Flora, Christchurch
Christchurch is the natural launch point for the alpine passes, and few campers on this list take them on in more comfort. Flora is a 2021 LDV Deliver 9 fitted out for two, with the dining table converting into the bed and enough headroom to stand up and dress properly. The kitchen runs to a gas stove, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer and a coffee machine, with tea, coffee and spices already in the pantry. There is a shower and toilet on board, solar on the roof, air conditioning for the nor’wester days, and an awning with table and chairs for the evenings outside. She is pet friendly on the condition that you bring your own sheets and blankets. Hire starts from around $276 a night, and at just under six metres she is an automatic that handles Canterbury back roads without drama.
12. Loxy, Auckland
Find a picturesque camping spot, open the boot and prepare some nibbles on the kitchen bench. Loxy is a thoughtfully designed camper based in Auckland, with all the essentials for a two-person holiday. The living area is roomy by day, and converts to a double bed in the evenings. The kitchen is stocked with tea and coffee, and a handy gas cooker means you’ll be able to make dinner on the road. Its compact design means Loxy can go most places with ease, including busy towns and car parks. If you’ve been looking for the perfect getaway from Auckland for you and your furry friend, hiring pet-friendly Loxy on Camplify is the go!
13. The Wanderer, Waikanae
The Wanderer boasts a boot large enough to fit a bike and two wardrobes spacious enough to hang your clothes. This luxury motorhome is certainly an apartment on wheels that will ensure you have the comforts of home. The two fixed beds are inviting, with one in the rear of the van and the other an electronically operated drop-down double bed. This motorhome is ideal for couples looking for a spacious and leisurely holiday, or a group of four or five. Little touches like board games, a fold-up picnic table, and an alarm system add to the comfort of The Wanderer. Even better, you’ll be kick-starting your journey in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast!
14. Roxy, Auckland
Landing in Auckland with a long list of places to be is easier when somebody meets you at the airport. Roxy is a 2005 Toyota Hiace that sleeps three, and the owner offers free Auckland Airport pick-up and drop-off, which takes the first awkward hour out of any trip. She is 4.57 metres long and an automatic, small enough to park in town without the usual campervan negotiation. Solar panels and a house battery run the fridge, the LED lights and the USB ports, and there is a shower and toilet on board. The kitchen comes with a two-burner portable gas cooker, pots, pans, plates, cups and cutlery, and bed linen is included. The listing describes her as fully self contained, pets are not permitted, and hire starts from around $120 a night.
15. RV There Yet, Amberley
RV There Yet is a camper that spoils its hirers with large windows and opening doors to bring the outside in. On a warm summer’s day open the side door, pull out the camping chairs, and crank the outdoor gas cooker for dinner in the elements. This is one of those campervans for hire in New Zealand that won’t disappoint. She’s a breeze to drive and accommodates two comfortably. Pick up ‘RV There Yet’ in Amberley and begin a South Island adventure to remember.
16. Wine Not, Auckland
A beautiful interior with warm, welcoming touches like cosy big cushions and plush linen (available on request). Wine Not is fully equipped for your getaway, meaning you’ll be camping in luxury. Both fully cooked breakfast and dinner are possible with the onboard kitchen, and exterior storage for larger items like bikes, surfboards, and large bags means the inside is left spacious and clutter-free. A motorhome this size is at home on powered campground sites, and where you can stop for free depends on the van’s own self-containment certificate rather than its size. Since June 2026 the green warrant is the only version that counts, so check what ‘Wine Not’ currently holds before you plan a freedom-camping night, because the standard infringement fee is $400.
17. Renee, Queenstown
Kick off your campervan road trip in Queenstown with Renee, available for hire on Camplify. ‘Renee’ is a spacious six-berth motorhome appointed with all the essentials, so you can rock off the plane in Queenstown, meet the motorhome owners and get straight to exploring. Take in the South Island scenery from the large viewing windows and when you’ve found the perfect spot to spend the night, extend the awning and whip out the camping table and chairs. Whether you’re relaxing indoors or outside, this motorhome will keep you and your group comfortable.
18. Family or Friends – Room for All, Red Beach
Sleek and stylish, this Family or Friends motorhome will make you the envy of everyone in the campgrounds. The modern interior boasts three fixed beds yet there is still plenty of room to move about during the day. Enjoy snacks or a game of cards at the dining table, and put the kids to bed early in the bunk beds in the rear. Solar panels and an extra battery mean camping off-grid is no problem, and you’ll still be able to indulge in the little luxuries.
19. Kiwi Voyager, Wellington
Kiwi Voyager could be your pick of campervans to hire in New Zealand to transform your next holiday. Pick her up in Wellington and let the wind take you! This may be a large, six-berth motorhome, but the Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission means you can drive it with ease. Slow down the pace, make time for the little things, and enjoy some quality time on the road with family or friends.
20. Miles of Memories, Levin
Pack in all the road trip vibes with Miles of Memories, a cheerful and capable camper ready to take you around the North Island. Based in Levin, this rig is ideal for adventurous duos or small families keen to chase beaches, forests, and rolling countryside. Easy to drive and comfortable to live in, it’s set up with clever storage, comfy bedding, a good fridge, and all the essentials to keep your journey smooth. Big windows make every rest stop feel scenic, and with extras like an awning and outdoor setup included, movie-night under the stars is practically guaranteed. Friendly hosts in Levin help get you rolling with a smile, ready for your next great Kiwi escape!
21. M700 Convenience, Auckland
Enjoy the perks of hiring a campervan through Camplify with M700 Convenience the campervan in Auckland. Linen and camp chairs are included, bike hire is possible and the owner even provides quick drying Kathmandu towels. This Mercedes Sprinter style campervan is a popular size, great for two people but it can sleep three. On those warmer days, open the back doors completely and slide out the outdoor grill for some classic kiwi barbeque vibes.
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22. Roy 747, Tauranga
With its clever layout, sleek design, and bike racks on the back, Roy 747 is all about freedom, fun, and making the most of your North Island roadie. Based in Tauranga and available for airport pickups with longer hires, it’s perfectly positioned for exploring coastlines, hot pools, the Bay of Plenty and beyond. The smart interior gives you everything you need for life on the go, from easy meal prep to cosy sleeps. The wide-opening doors at the back let you soak in each scenic stop. Whether you’re chasing waves, trails, or local gems, Roy 747 is ready for adventure.
23. Kiwi Ryde, Jacks Point
Hire your campervan from Jacks Point in Queenstown, and you’re already halfway on the road to the mighty Southland and Fiordland National Park. Located that little bit out of the busy town centre, you can hit the highway without any traffic fuss. Kiwi Ryde is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for two, 22 feet long, with a shower and toilet, a diesel heater and gas hot water for the cold Central Otago mornings. The owners send you off with woollen bedding and hot water bottles, and the kitchen covers a microwave, bench space, cutlery, plates, coffee and tea. Camping table and chairs are included, there is no awning, and the reversing camera earns its keep on narrow lakeside pull-offs. Dogs are welcome, though the owners ask which pet and which breed is coming, since some are not suited to a van like this. Hire starts from around $251 a night, with a minimum of five nights depending on the dates.
24. Gladys, Auckland
Dreaming of self-sufficient off-grid adventure? Gladys is your mobile basecamp. The listing describes Gladys as fully self-contained and solar-powered, so this Auckland-based camper lets you wander well off the beaten path without losing comfort. Perfect for beach swings, forest hideaways, or rolling hills under starry skies, Gladys is built for explorers who love real freedom. Settle in with all essentials onboard, from bedding to cooking gear, and enjoy the simplicity of life unplugged, no hookups needed! Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend trip or a longer coastal route that’s calling, Gladys makes it easy to roam and soak up the scenery.
25. Red Beach Horizon, Auckland
If spacious comfort and laid-back holiday vibes are top of your campervan wish list, Red Beach Horizon is a superb choice. Pick up this generous motorhome in Red Beach, about 30 minutes north of Auckland CBD, giving you easy access to both the big city and scenic northern routes. Inside, there’s plenty of room to spread out and relax, with thoughtful touches designed to make life on the road feel like a comfortable holiday at home. Whether you’re planning beach days, coastal drives, winery stops, or lazy evenings under the stars, this camper has what you need to make it happen without fuss. Big windows bring the views in, and the layout lets you live, cook, sleep, and unwind with ease wherever you choose to stop.
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