Hi, I'm Sam

December 6, 2025

Burnie the Benz was a great van! We did an awesome 2 week trip all around the South Island with our 2 kids. Sam was so helpful with itinerary suggestions and answering any of our questions. He has set up the van so well with all the extras a home away from home could want. If you love cooking, then you will love all the spices and condiments he provides. All the little details are thought of. The bunks worked well for storage of bags up the top, and kids below. It was a great vehicle to drive. Also a handy pick up from QT airport and he kindly dropped us back at the airport. Thanks so much we have taken away so many wonderful family memories from the trip!!

November 23, 2025

We booked Burnie after an extensive search for the perfect campervan. Despite this being a new listing, we took a chance based on the detailed descriptionand we are 100% glad we did. From the moment I booked, Sam's communication was exceptional. He provided local insights and curated itineraries that shaped our entire trip. Once we finalized our plans, he equipped Burnie with everything we needed for our activities. He went above and beyond by delivering Burnie directly to our hotel and thoroughly walking us through all the amenities, sharing his own experiences and tips. As first-time campervan renters, this made all the difference and put us completely at ease. We felt incredibly safe in Burnie throughout our journey. My boyfriend was nervous about the drive to Milford Sound, but Burnie handled the hills effortlessly and impressed us both. Sam's thoughtful touches made Burnie feel like a home away from home. Whether we were cooking complete meals or relaxing with epic views through Burnie's large windows, it was everything we'd hoped for. Sam remained accessible and communicative throughout our trip, adding thoughtful touches he knew would enhance our experience. I'll forever have fond memories of Burnie and the South Island. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Burnie and working with Sam. Thank you, Samyou're an incredible person!

October 28, 2025

We booked Burnie the Benz for an incredible 4 day tour of the South Island. From the initial booking right through the van drop off, Sam was incredibly helpful and responsive: all of our questions before we arrived were answered quickly, and he made sure we were comfortable with the van itself when we picked it up. He also provided us with so many helpful tips and tricks which made our vacation truly special: what to see, how to get there, where we should stay, where to do laundry if we needed to, and where to find the best pie. We could not have asked for more. The van itself more than met our needs for both space and amenities. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and cookware, and the bathroom is large enough to comfortably shower in. Converting the lounge/seating area to a double bed also allowed us to wake up to the most amazing views each day. It is obvious a lot of thought has gone into storage within the van: cargo nets on the bunk beds allowed us to securely store our belongings while driving, and having a separate space for our dirty laundry was wonderful after a few sweaty hikes. The van has plenty of hanging rods and hangers for your clothes and towels, while ample USB ports throughout ensured our phones and cameras were always fully charged to capture the incredible scenery. 10/10 - we strongly recommend renting Burnie the Benz. We loved New Zealand and are already talking about returning next year for a longer trip, and this van will be at the top of our list.