Hi, I'm Tanya

March 6, 2026

Communication before and during the hire was excellent. The van is old with 350+ klms on it and hence a bit tired and slow on hills but it did run perfectly with no serious issues on our 16 day journey around the South Island. The photos make the van look better than it actually is but the bed was comfortable and it meet our needs. The porta pottie is stored in the top box on the roof and is next to useless as it was difficult to access. We didnt end up using it and we doubt anyone has for this reason. The table and chairs were also stored up there but we ended up putting them inside the van instead to make them more assessable. Little things like making sure the 20litre water container was full when we picked up the van, as well as providing 2 full gas canisters at the start (rather than 2 nearly empty ones) are just simple things that would make for a better experience. At the end of the day the daily hire is much less than you will pay from the established hire companies but you do get what you pay for. However the van was relatively reliable with only a small electrical fault with the auxiliary battery which we were able to easily rectify. Tanya and Tim were extremely accommodating by picking us up and dropping us back to the airport which we greatly appreciated.

January 18, 2026

Van was perfect for our holiday adventure! Very comfortable and spacious. Cant recommend this vehicle and the owners enough.

December 23, 2025

Our cozy campervan was our faithful home for three weeks and close to 3000 kilometres across New Zealands South Island. It had everything needed (no extras cluttering space) for our active days of trekking, kayaking, exploring. The fantastic bed, duvet, and pillows ensured restful nights. The roof solar panel delivered total off-grid independence at all times (no need to plug in!). The owners heart and soul shone through. Wed rent it again. Thank you Tim and Tanya.

December 13, 2025

We had the best time travelling around the South Island in the Yorkie Explorer on our two-week campervanning trip! Tanya and her husband Tim made sure we had a fantastic time, picking us up from the airport and doing a handover of the van. The van was stocked with all the essentials (cookware, bedding, camping equipment etc.) and was very easy to use throughout. The bed was also super comfortable! As someone who is 6'2", sleeping was perfectly fine. The van itself was great. It was very easy to set everything up each night and to drive around the South Island. The van performed well on the roads, and was even able to do the steep drive down to and up from Milford Sound (albeit at a slower pace up the hills). We would definitely recommend the Yorkie Explorer for any travellers looking for a smaller van which still has all the amenities and essentials needed for a great campervanning trip. Thank you Tanya and Tim!

January 20, 2025

We had a fantastic holiday and the van let us see an amazing and unique side to the South Island of New Zealand. Whether it was waking up near a beach or in a campsite surrounded by curious Bumble Bees gently flying around the van in the morning sun. A very memorable holiday was made possible through this van.