Tauranga Campers

Find the perfect camper and hit the road with confidence, our friendly team is ready to help.

Meet Obelix

A white camper van parked near a lake with two camping chairs and a small table in front, with a scenic view of a hill surrounded by water and a ship in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Custom built for those who value freedom, comfort, and zero stress. Certified self-contained and powered by solar, Obelix is your ticket to freedom camping in the most stunning spots.

Make / Model: Toyota Hiace High Roof

Length: 15.40 ft / 4.70 m

Height: 7.8 ft / 2.50 m

Berths: Sleeps 2

Seatbelts: 3

Fuel type: Petrol

Transmission: Automatic

Certification: Self contained for 2

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Meet Your Hosts

two smiling people going on a mid winter camping adventure in a campervan

We’re Matt & Jane, the creators behind Tauranga Campers. Our love for exploring New Zealand’s rugged coastlines and hidden alpine spots led us to custom-build Obelix, a premium, fully off-grid camper designed for ultimate freedom, comfort, and zero stress.

We spent countless hours engineering every technical detail, from the cosy queen-size bed to the solar setup, ensuring everything is completely seamless to use. We wanted to build a vehicle we love taking into the wild ourselves, packed with the premium features you actually need on the road.

When you rent with us, you're getting a personalized local experience. We’ll personally take you through a thorough walkthrough before you head out so you feel 100% confident behind the wheel. Whether you need the best mountain biking trail recommendations around Rotorua or a secret freedom camping spot by the Bay, we're here to help you map out the perfect Kiwi road trip.

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Our Reviews

  • “Excellent trip!! Our first campervan hire ever, and Matt and Jane explained everything to us really well. Felt confident setting out in Obelix. Great little set up, had everything you need, plus the extra bonus items that you don't realize you need. Cook system works fab, toilet is functional and very clean, bed comfy, drives well, super privacy, a wonderful trip!”

    Shell - October 2025

  • "Great road trip with Obelix! The van is comfortable to sleep in even if we are quite tall. It is easy to drive and park, inside it has an excellent layout of the spaces. Matt and Jane are very nice and we have a great communication with them. Highly recommended for travelling in NZ. I will for sure contact them again if i will come again in NZ"

    Anna - December 2026

  • "We loved traveling with Obelix for 6 weeks around the North and South Island. The van is super comfortable, very well designed, easy to drive and super reliable (we made it down to the Milford Sounds and back without a single issue ). Obelix has everything we needed for living from a well equipped kitchen with a nicely working cook top to a comfortable bedding and sufficient space despite his small outside. He become our lovely drivable home when heading out to adventures. Communication with Matt & Jane were super easy and fast and they took good care that we had everything we needed. We highly recommend traveling with Obelix. Thanks a lot, for making our time with Obelix so easy, fun and truly enjoyable."

    Simon - January 2026

  • "Had a great time, Matt provided some helpful tips. Van was easy to drive and organised well - drop and pick ups made it very easy. Thanks Matt"

    Joanne - March 2026

  • "Matt has cleverly designed this van to include absolutely everything required for camping. It is a great size to drive anywhere including in town and the bed is big and comfortable. Matt was very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend. "

    Anna - April 2026

Features

Inside
Sleeping
Dining area converts to a queen-size bed with custom window covers
Cookware
Premium pots, pans, plates, cups, and glasses included
Essentials
Oil, coffee, tea, sugar, salt, and pepper provided
Fridge / Cooler
12V compressor fridge to keep your food fresh
Power
Convenient USB ports to keep your devices charged
Connectivity
Android Auto navigation and cosy LED lighting
Winter ready
Bedding
Warm, high-quality duvet included
Heating
Electric heater available on request
Outside & Safety
Camp setup
Camping table and chairs included
Safety
First aid, fire extinguisher, and smoke alarm

The important stuff

Driver Requirements
Minimum hirer age
21 years old
Licence required
Valid full licence to drive
Minimum hire
3–7 days (varies by date)
Van Usage Rules
Pick up location
Tauranga
Pets
Not allowed
Off road
Not allowed
Distance included
200 km/day — overages $0.50/km
Festivals
Contact us before taking the van to a music festival
Towing
Not allowed
Return Conditions
Fuel
Please return with a full tank of petrol
Smoking & vaping
Strictly not permitted
Cleanliness
Return clean — $100 excess cleaning fee if not

Additional information

Please allow 45–60 minutes for a thorough vehicle walkthrough when you arrive so you're 100% comfortable with Obelix's features.
Always check for a 2.5m height clearance, especially when parking under trees or entering covered carparks.
Obelix is powered by a solar system. It’s perfect for off-grid freedom, but please be mindful that heavy cloud cover can affect charging rates.
Please bring your own USB cable for device connection and charging.

How to Book

We use Camplify to manage our bookings. The platform handles payments, damage cover, 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance and communications.

  1. Check the availability

  2. Navigate to the booking page, enter your dates and “Request to book”

  3. Verify your identity and pay your booking

  4. We’ll get in touch to organize pick up and drop off

Availability

Request to book