Camping guides
10 romantic vans that are perfect for a couple’s getaway
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This Valentine’s Day, take the shortcut to romance by hiring a decked-out van primed for a cute and cosy getaway. Every relationship needs a little adventure and these campervans are sure to have sparks flying in all the right ways (not engine problems, we promise).
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Take your relationship to places it has literally never been before with this adventure-ready Defender. So much thought has been put into this camping conversion and it even comes with a canoe to help you get to those really hard-to-reach places.
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There are happy days ahead for you and your partner thanks to this vintage caravan renovation, which gives off huge 1950s American diner vibes thanks to the black-and-white-checked lino floor.
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It’s all in the name, right? And hey, feel free to bring your doggos along for the ride. Don’t they deserve a little attention as well this Valentine’s Day?
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Scout out the perfect spot for a picnic with Scout, a converted campervan based in the adventure capital of the Southern Hemisphere. The full internal bathroom, including shower, is a nice touch, while there’s plenty of room to work from anywhere, given V-Day falls on a Tuesday this year.
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Staying in Queenstown here, with a vintage VW Kombi Camper ready to be picked up at the foothills of the Remarkables. Pop the top for extra space, pop a vinyl on the record player and pop away for a few days with your lover – Valentine’s Day, sorted.
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A van with standing room is enough of a drawcard on its own, but when you throw in a movie projector primed to deliver world-class romcoms every evening, you’ve got yourself a best-in-class romantic retreat that just so happens to be on wheels.
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Rusty has been on the road since 1988, so it’s safe to say he’s seen his share of fairytale romances. Don’t worry about his age though; with a pop-top roof, fresh interior and all the latest tech, Rusty will have you romancing across the Bay of Plenty with no worries.
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After a local adventure? Nurman Thurman, a converted Mercedes Sprinter, is a super-comfy way to explore Wānaka and the Queenstown Lakes District. It’s not one for long-distance road trips, but hey, home is where the heart is this Valentine’s Day.
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Ooft, now THIS is a fresh camper. You’ll be cruising around in pure luxury with this ‘22 Kea Nomad, which comes with all the modern conveniences including an LCD screen for movie nights. It’s fully self-contained, so you can freedom camp too, giving you more options for a quieter, more isolated Valentine’s Day.
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Bertie is an adorable little camper set up for freedom camping. She may be small, but she packs a mighty punch thanks to leather upholstery, a bike rack, an awning and full solar power.
