
The Ultimate 2-Person Campervan Hire Experience | Christchurch NZ
Welcome to Piwiwiwi Campervans
Congrats! – You have just found the coolest family run campervan rentals company in New Zealand.
We are truly unique in this industry offering a very personal boutique style service. You are guests not just customers and we simply love helping you have an amazing experience in our beautiful country.
We have a fleet of personally built Full Standing height late model Toyota HiAce vans boasting the most comprehensive fitout and “all included” camper kit in the country – Full Stop!
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EXCELLENT Based on 59 reviews Monica Djodan1 July 2025 Nick from PiwiWiwi – New Zealand Campervan Rentals helped make our NZ South Island holiday a trip of a life-time. We loved the fact we were supporting a local family-run business and Nick is an absolute legend! We loved the van – it was perfect for us and we treated it like it was our own. It was comfortable, easy to drive and park at supermarkets or busy tourist spots ( such a bonus, we were so happy we didn’t go a big motorhome) & the van not having advertising on it, as Nick said, did turn out to be a bonus!) – the van has everything you need to have a fabulous time. Loved the storage space, especially being able to put your bags up high out of the way and as a female I was grateful the van had the best spot to use for toiletry storage space/mirror for the “beauty bar”! The bed was super comfy, and the doona kept us warm. If I could rate higher than the 5 stars we would! The fact he provides pick up and drop off is a huge advantage, his warmth, his communications and customer service are first class. His willingness to answer questions and give advice as a local was so appreciated. Nick is so authentic in the way he genuinely cares about his client’s holiday experience. He made us feel so comfortable after his quality van orientation; we drove off knowing we were going to have a blast! Being able to do Freedom Camping in the van was such a highlight, providing us with some of the best experiences. I have and will recommend PiwiWiwi Campers to anyone I know travelling to the South Island. Do yourself a favour – Hire a Van from Nick – you won’t regret it. We will be back! The van actually did feel like our home for 2 weeks. TripOverLife1 June 2025 There are a lot of camper rental companies in New Zealand, but if you want a local, top notch, friendly, personal, family-run company then Piwiwiwi is the perfect choice. Nick and his family are amazing and have gone above and beyond for us on multiple trips and we wouldn't source a camper from anyone else. Their vans are immaculate and the attention to detail is more than obvious. You'll find everything you need provided - cookware, flatware, kettle, french press, linens, etc. The layout and design of the van build is excellent with plenty of storage space and comfy living space. The vans are self-contained under the new green warrant requirements which means it meets the new requirements for water supply, fixed toilet, wastewater system, ventilation, sink, etc. This is important if you want to freedom camp in one of the many allowed beautiful locations across NZ. We own a campervan back home and have rented vans multiple times in various countries and can definitively state that renting from Piwiwiwi has been the smoothest experience and the best, most well-maintained, vans. We think you'll have a blast exploring the beauty of Aotearoa in a Piwiwiwi camper! Sadie Hughes21 May 2025 We had the best 2 weeks! Nick picked us up from Christchurch and offered lots of advice and answered all of our questions. The camper had everything we needed - large comfy bed, good cooking setup and outdoor chairs/table. Would recommend to anyone looking to hire a camper as a more personal experience compared to the larger firms and a more incognito van without signage. Thank you Nick, we’ll be back! Evangeline Clough Good9 May 2025 Saved our trip!! I cannot recommend Piwiwiwi enough if you are planning to travel the South Island. We arrived with nothing locked in but a plan to drive down the West Coast and explore the glaciers. Thanks to Nick's advice we had a look at the weather forecast together, and thank God we did because a trip out West would have been disastrous! Given our timeline and the forecast he recommended we take the Scenic Route heading south through the middle of the island. Thanks to this suggestion we had the perfect trip, we couldn't have planned it better. The van had everything we needed, allowing us to cook for ourselves most meals, with extra warm blankets for frosty nights, and plenty of storage to keep every day items in close reach. I can't wait to return to NZ and will definitely be booking a Piwiwiwi van when I do. Recommend them to everyone you know. Jay Haggett2 May 2025 Drove around the South Island for 10 days in one of their vans. So easy. The owner have us some invaluable advice about how to plan out our drive. Had an amazing trip! Thank you PIWIWIWI! 10/10. Would recommend Ibon Ibarrola Armendariz20 April 2025 I just dropped off the campervan I rented to Nick and it was great that I chose Piwiwiwi to do it. Family business that brings you to have a customised and adjusted service with well personal treatment. All was good and Nick brief me really well on the campervan features, and how to travel around NZ. Thanks Nick for letting me drive one of your self designed/built campervan! I will be back! Jordy de Vries22 March 2025 We had the opportunity to borrow one of Nick's vehicles for a month. My girlfriend and I truly enjoyed it. We explored the South Island with it, and the vehicle took us without any issues on both regular and gravel roads to all the places we wanted to visit. Nick is always very easy to reach by phone, and if you run into any issues, he’s quick to help and guide you. His vehicles are well-maintained, and everything is thoughtfully arranged, so you never feel like you’re missing anything. We can't recommend renting a camper through Piwiwiwi enough, and we would definitely do it again! Nick, once again, a big thank you! Best regards, Maud and Jordy mike stewart20 March 2025 This is the real thing, it's a pleasure to have the chance to review Piwiwiwi Campers. Nick is running a wonderful small business here and the quality of the camper van is top class. If you are looking for efficient, clean, ingenious design this is the model of it. Nick has built out this camper in such a thoughtful, skillful and subtle way. It's a joy to live in, travel with and operate. We had such a great orientation meeting with Nick and the van performed beautifully during our 18 days of adventuring. I rate this experience a 10 out of 10, we're so grateful we found this top quality and hand-made NZ company! Lynne Fossey10 March 2025 I’m so glad we rented our campervan through Piwiwiwi Campervan Rentals. The van was well designed with bug screens on the windows. The bed was very comfortable and we loved that it was easy to convert the bed into a seating area. The van was tall enough that my 6’6” tall husband could stand up in it. The company was very responsive. Best of all, everything was in top notch working condition and we had no issues. Vanessa Price11 February 2025 Wow, where do I start? What an adventure! We had such a wonderful time touring around the South Island of NZ in our Piwiwiwi Van! It was equipped with everything you need and the bed is a full Queen size and very comfy so we slept well! When you hire with Piwiwiwi you are hiring from a family owned and operated business, which makes such a difference. Nick was wonderful the whole way from booking, to collecting us from the airport and helping us get to know all the features of the van. Highly recommended!