Hi, I'm Sam

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.