My partner and I rented out one of the PiwiWiwi campers in September 2024 and set off on the trip of a lifetime around the South Island.

Out of all the campervan companies in NZ, we were drawn to PiwiWiwi as it is a small family-run business and the reviews were all overwhelmingly positive (deservedly so). We were in touch with Nick, who responded super quickly and made the whole booking process very straightforward. With many other campervan companies, there are additional fees if you want things like a converter, outdoor table and chairs, unlimited mileage etc. With PiwiWiwi, everything is included in the base price. The only thing that affects the price is the level of insurance you want.

We stayed in Christchurch the day before our trip and Nick picked us up from our hostel and brought us to collect the campervan. We had a briefing before setting off which left us with all the knowledge we needed to have a safe and enjoyable trip.

As for the van itself, you can tell it was fitted by people who are passionate about what they do and understand what is required to give the best experience to their customers. The van maximised the space brilliantly, and everything had its place. We had everything we needed to look after ourselves including an actual sharp knife in the kitchen and a hot water bottle which worked a treat on the colder nights. All the equipment worked seamlessly and we were able to cook full meals, make coffee and enjoy the views out the back window every morning and evening. The bed was very comfortable and cosy and there was ample space for all of our belongings.

The only thing we would do differently if we were to go again is go for longer. We spent two weeks and wished we had another two by the end. It was honestly one of our favourite trips we've ever done and we could not recommend Nick and all the team at PiwiWiwi enough!

Reviewed 2 months ago and experienced in September 2024