New Zealand Campervan Hire
Our team are passionate about exploring NZ’s great outdoors, so all of our campers are incredibly reliable and built to go the distance.
Mad Campers have been thoughtfully designed to optimize your travel experience with a high quality, innovative and functional fit out to help you get the most out of your NZ Campervan hire.
We’re really proud to offer added extras such as an extendable hose tap, a switch board controlling your electrics from the back of the camper, and our innovative design that provides you with HEAPS more living space!
Because we have in-house mechanics, we have complete confidence in all our vehicles, and should anything ever go wrong we have the knowledge and expertise to fix it quickly! It is imperative to us that any problems are resolved immediately so that you can get back on the road – and your holiday!
Examples of our MAD service:
- Freedom Camping / Self Contained – It’s really important to us that you can travel as you please in our great land, so the MAD EXPLORER, MAD2 and MAD1 are all compliant with the 2017 Freedom Camping laws and regulations. We are also really proud to be a member of the NZ Motorhomes Association.
- Camper induction – to help you make the most of your vehicle, we take the time to make sure you understand your camper and everything it has to offer.
- Driver training session – among other things, we drive on the left side of the road here in NZ, so we spend some time making sure you are comfortable and confident to hit the road.
- 24-hour roadside assistance – we’ve got your back no matter where you are.
- Heaps of extra’s – because your comfort is REALLY important to us, we’ve made sure there’s heaps of extra’s packed into your camper. We provide a fully functional kitchen, all bedding, Bluetooth radio, LED lighting, car alarms and more!
- Unlimited Miles – get off the beaten track and go as far as you can while on holiday!
- No hidden costs – we dislike nasty surprises just as much as you do so are committed to transparent pricing!
Our Campers
MAD EXPLORER – 2 Berth – Certified Self-Contained
The MAD EXPLORER is the ultimate NZ freedom camping solution! It is the best and newest camper on the market, providing an unbeatable experience. Whether you’re heading to the mountains, the beach, or the great outdoors, this camper will make your journey a breeze!
Explore New Zealand in comfort:
- We’ve designed the Explorer so the bed is always made up – meaning you don’t have the hassle of constantly setting up and taking down your sleeping area, and you can enjoy separate dining and sleeping areas at the same time. Perfect if you like the occasional sleep in and are travelling with an early riser!
- A fully functional kitchen with fridge, sink, induction stove, extraction fan, pots, pans, utensils, salt, pepper, oil and dishwashing liquid
- Tap with hot and cold water
- Huge double bed – 2000mm x 1240mm
- Secondary batteries to allow you camp comfortably whilst off the grid
- 3000-watt pure sine wave inverter which allows you to use any appliance on the go
- The biggest battery on the market that enables you to be off-grid for longer periods
- 250-watt solar panel, VSR and off-grid charging
- Campervan plug allows you to connect to powered campsites
- An outdoor rinse-off hose which is perfect for washing the sand off your feet
- LED lighting detail throughout the living space
- 4 USB charging ports
- TV to watch your favourite movies from the bed or the couch
- Curtain and mosquito net combo so you choose when to keep the light and mosquitos out!
- Battery system charges when driving and also through solar panels on the roof. Connect to mains power supply at campsites to fully charge the system.
- Food grade plumbing throughout the camper
- All campers have keyless entry
- Super security! All our vans come with an alarm / immobiliser, and a lockbox for your passport and valuables
Road User Charge Recovery Fee
The Road User Charge Recovery Fee is payable on diesel vehicles upon vehicle return. The Road User Charge Recovery Fee will be calculated and collated on return of the campervan based on the kilometres travelled during the hire.
MAD2 – 2 Berth – Certified Self-Contained
The MAD2 is packed with innovative design features to help you make the most of your time on the road!
We are incredibly proud of our fit outs which boast:
- A fully functional kitchenette with fridge, sink, 2 burner gas cooker, pots, pans, utensils, salt, pepper, oil and dishwashing liquid
- Extendable hose tap so you can wash your dishes after dinner… and your feet after the beach
- Huge double bed (1900mm x 1400mm)
- Innovative use of space allowing access from the side AND rear of the van!
- A secondary battery with so you can listen to music, run the fridge and charge your electronics
- LED lighting so you can see what you are cooking or lay in bed reading
- USB power points so you can plug in your music and charge your phone
- Curtains so you choose when to let the light in
- Food grade plumbing to ensure your water always tastes fresh
- All campers have key less entry
- Super security! All our vans come with an alarm / immobiliser, and a lockbox for your passport and valuables.
MAD1 – Solo Traveller – Certified Self-Contained
Comfort of a Camper. Convenience of a Car. There are a multitude of reasons people choose to travel alone – and here at Mad Campers we respect them all. In fact we’ve gone a step further and created New Zealand’s FIRST single berth self- contained campervan especially for our solo adventurers!
We are incredibly proud of our fit outs which boast:
- A fully functional kitchenette with fridge, sink, LPG 2 burner cooker, pots, pans, utensils, salt, pepper, oil and dishwashing liquid
- Extendable hose tap so you can wash your dishes after dinner… and your feet after the beach
- Large single bed (2120mm x 700mm)
- Heaps of space! Relax in your 800mm x 700mm lounge.
- A secondary battery so you can listen to music, run the fridge and charge your electronics
- LED lighting so you can see what you are cooking or lay in bed reading
- USB power points so you can plug in your music and charge your phone
- Curtains so you choose when to let the light in
- Food-grade plumbing to ensure your water always tastes fresh
- All MAD1’s have key-less entry
- Super security! All our MAD1’s come with an alarm / immobiliser.
THE MAD ADVENTURER
Hit the road on a Mad Kiwi Adventure. We’ve introduced the MAD ADVENTURER to our fleet and are pumped about it!! Designed to take you comfortably from campsite to campsite (and EVERYWHERE in between) the MAD ADVENTURER is our only non-self-contained vehicle – meaning it doesn’t have a toilet on board.
We are incredibly proud of our fit outs which boast:
- A fully functional kitchenette with fridge, sink, LPG 2 burner gas cooker, pots & pans and utensils, salt, pepper, oil and dishwashing liquid
- A super comfy and spacious roof top Tent (Width 140cm, Length 200cm, Open Height 100cm, Closed Height 33.5cm, Capacity 2 people)
- Our tents provide comfortable space for adults to sit upright in either end of the tent. Offer full 360º panoramic windows, allowing air to circulate freely though the tent in warmer climates. The tent can be opened and closed in less than 1 minute by one person.
Our Depots
Auckland Depot
19 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland, 1061
New Zealand
Christchurch Depot
17/25 Logistics Drive, Harewood
Christchurch, 8051
New Zealand