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July 12, 2025

Weve always wanted to own a Defender, so hiring Larry while we were in NZ felt like a bit of a dream. The setup was unreal. Everything youd need for a proper camp trip. We didnt get to sleep in him this time (too bloody cold) but were already keen to come back and do it properly. Larry handled the icy roads and ski field drives like a champ. Felt way more solid and safe than any normal hire car. And it was actually nice not sticking out like a tourist. People couldnt believe he was a rental. Also, shoutout to Jason. Super easy to deal with, fast replies, just made the whole thing stress-free. Honestly felt like we borrowed a mates car. 10/10

January 9, 2025

My Partner and I rented the Defender for two weeks in December and would happily rent it again if we were back in NZ. We have previously travelled in both a van and a 4x4 with a rooftop tent; we both agreed that the Defender has the best set-up weve experienced yet. We found it super easy to access everything we needed with more storage than we expected under the bed. The bed itself was really comfortable with blacked out windows and curtains to afford privacy and to ensure a good nights sleep. The car is kitted out with a good fridge, hob and basic kitchen utensils to get you going. The only downside was not having an indoor area to prepare food when we had bad weather but we found most campsites had a kitchen/undercover area which solved this problem. The car itself is a dream to drive and Jason was quick and easy to communicate with. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Defender to anyone who is interested.

February 27, 2024

We had a fantastic time cruising around NZ in this lovely Defender, with rooftop tent in our case, rather than the bed inside the vehicle, which we loved as we could take some friends with us as well. Jason was absolutely lovely, reliable and went the extra mile when we had an issue with the vehicle. 5 stars all around - thank you Jason!

January 24, 2024

You want a sturdy, little truck with proper suspension and tyres, that chuckles at gravel and dirt roads? But you also want a bed to sleep in, a fridge and the possibility to boil water for coffee or tea (Barry is an Englishman after all) in the middle of nowhere? Look no further: Barry has you covered. Needless to say, I had a great time driving the Defender from Auckland to Cape Reinga to Middle Earth to the Hot Water Beach and back. A wonderful adventure and a great experience! Tl,dr: If you like an unconventional camper with style - consider Barry.

January 12, 2024

We travelled the South Island with Barry and it was amazing. The vehicle has everything essential for a roadtrip around New Zealand, even fairy lights! Jason is the greatest guy to hire from; always friendly and helpful and fast with a reply. Barry is a very tall vehicle, so no problem getting around New Zealand's sometimes bumpy roads, and everyone you meet will tell you how cool your vehicle is (which is almost the best part haha). If you know how to work your manuals (especially uphill, cause New Zealand is everything but flat), Barry is the perfect vehicle for the job :)

November 20, 2023

This vehicle is so awesome! Its super well equipped for camping and Jason went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. If you want the coolest adventure rental on the road, this is it. 12/10 stars!