About This Company
There’s a lot to like about Wilderness: a nice range of vehicles, good prices, and excellent customer service. If you’re looking for a campervan for hire in New Zealand, chances are, there’s something you’ll like at Wilderness. Before, they have options like 5 berth and outback camper, but now they focus more on 2 berth and 4 berth units. At present, their fleet is composed of 12 vehicles.
First things first, Wilderness isn’t trying to target the budget market – you won’t find the cheapest campervans for hire in New Zealand here. But their rates aren’t outrageous, and for everything that’s included with the rental, there’s good value on offer. And when we say everything, that includes airport and hotel transfers, extra drivers fee, cleaning fee, one way rental as well as linen and kitchen package. Their complimentary transfers from their depots in Auckland and Christchurch add convenience to the renters who want to have a hassle-free holiday.
And if you're starting and ending your trip with the same location, you can leave your suitcases with them for a small fee. This family-owned company lives up to its name so they do not give a list of prohibited roads that can't be accessed because of insurance restrictions. They want you to explore the wilderness and get into the named and accessible roads with peace of mind. Before you start the adventure, utilize this amazing freedom camping tool that outlines all the specific rules and regulations that you need to know before camping in NZ.
The range of Wilderness motorhomes is impressive. As of this writing, they offer 12 units that target couples to larger groups. All Wilderness motorhomes are certified self-contained, which means they are considered for freedom camping. These units are close to brand new, with an average age of three years and maximum mileage of 190, 000 miles. The motorhomes may not be the newest on the road but they are religiously maintained to conform with the Wilderness standard. Whether you like something with a sleeker exterior or something with extra space inside or prefer manual than automatic transmission, you can find a motorhome that will match your preferences.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Impressive number of motorhome options
- Nice customer service
- Established reputation since 2004
- Heaps of motorhome options
✗ Cons
- Not particular for budget market
- Pricier rates