Hi, I'm Theresa

December 2, 2025

Our trip was nothing short of amazing. Theresa is a great host, and was very accommodating for us. We did reserve it for a long period, 16 days, and because of that, we were able to drop in a different city. That was a huge benefit for us. The RV was stocked very well, and included items I wasn't expecting, such a laundry detergent. Theresa did explain how to work things, but maybe the fact that we may not have listened as well as we could have, was the reason we couldn't get things to work for us. We actually cooked about 60% of our meals in the RV, that was a major bonus to having a well stocked kitchen. Honestly, I can't say enough about how happy we were. If I were to return, I would definitely be reaching out and renting VANDO again.

September 16, 2025

Even though our hire ended early as the motorhome had an unexpected mechanical issue, we still had such a great experience thanks to Theresa, and with camplify support. Her communication was excellent every step of the way, and she went above and beyond to make sure our holiday could continue by personally sourcing with camplify and driving to meet us with a replacement motorhome. Theresa picked up our groceries & packed the motorhome to allow a hassle free first day. Theresa even stocked the fridge and pantry with helpful basics. Having the option of wifi with the van was such a great extra! The linen was top quality and kept us cosy in the cooler nights as well as the diesel heater. The handover was clear and well explained. What could have been a stressful situation turned into a really smooth and enjoyable trip because of the care and effort Theresa put in. Highly recommend!

August 29, 2025

Everything was made so easy and accommodating right from the first enquiry. Hiring Vando to tour the South Island was an amazing experience! Theresa went above and beyond to make sure our winter trip was comfortable, providing extra blankets and a diesel heater we stayed toasty warm even in negative temperatures. All instructions for using the van were clear and helpful, and Theresa also shared great local tips on groceries and driving conditions. The van came with Google Maps installed, which was super handy, and we added the extra WiFi which worked perfectly for our family. The convenience of having the van delivered straight to the airport took away so much stress, and even organising and fitting a baby seat for our five-year-old was taken care of. Thank you again we had such a memorable holiday in New Zealand thanks to Vando!

July 6, 2025

Brilliant winter holiday for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids aged 11 and 9 yo) plus our Labrador who travelled a short way with us as well. We have been on multiple campervan and camping holidays. This is the best campervan we have hired: tidy, clean, comfortable beds, warm, quiet (less noise than others we have hired), many little things provided that made our trip better (handy food items provided including good quality coffee and some chocolates!, extra woollen blankets, cushions, fun kiwi movies and excellent wifi (good enough for some serious gaming during the mid trip rain!), bike rack for 2 bikes, linen and towels and everything you need for day to day living. It was below freezing almost every night and we were toasty warm. Beds & pillows were the most comfortable we have had to date. Used Rankers app to find good camp sites - recommend this app for families. Our whole family had a brilliant winter holiday and the kids want to hire Vando again asap -which is high praise from some hard-to-please kids! Theresa was excellent to deal with: fast clear communication, understanding regarding our needs, professional in her approach and, we felt relaxed and confident taking Vando. Highly recommend (but dont hire too often because we want another trip soon!).

March 30, 2025

We had a great family holiday and the van was perfect. Theresa was a fantastic host, communicated well and delivered the van to the airport. The van was clean and tidy, and even had all the essentials so we could get away immediately. Vando was surprisingly easy to drive and we look forward to our next trip.

March 9, 2025

We had such a great time travelling around New Zealand in the Vando! Very well equipped and maintained ! Definitely recommend ! And Theresa is so helpful. Thank you very much !

February 25, 2025

If youre reading this youre probably already well into the minefield that is hiring a camper in NZ. So many different companies, middle men, hidden charges, bad reviews etc When we found Vando we were a bit suspicious as the cost was significantly lower than the bigger companies and as Camplify is all private owner vans there were a few bad reviews of the company which related to specific vans. To cut to the chase, Vando (and her owner Theresa) were awesome. Great communication from the initial inquiry to the final handover. Everything we needed was included in the price, nice bedding, camp table and chairs, lots of food basics and a lovely welcome pack with local cheese, chocolate and snacks plus all the cleaning gear needed and towels. Make sure you watch Lord of the Rings on the dVd player as you travel round :) We had a small mechanical issue, which was dealt with simply by both the Camplify roadside support and the owner. We were three adults (with too much luggage) and despite Vando being the biggest camper we saw (officially sleeping six) it was cosy for us. Beds were comfortable with the supplied mattress toppers and the toilet/shower worked perfectly well. Overall Vando contributed to the trip of a lifetime - absolutely recommended

January 27, 2025

Our holiday was amazing!! The van provided everything we needed and allowed us to have the perfect vacation.

January 20, 2025

We had a fantastic time in Vando! Being 6 of us, there was a bit of shuffling to master as we had big bags to move around the van. My advice would be - if possible, try and pack fairly efficiently in soft bags so you can put your clothes in the overhead storage and minimise space needed for big cumbersome bags! We managed to get a system of where to store everyone's bags. Also, it is a 6 berth, though the small double bed is barely a double bed. Out 14 and 11 year old daughters did not enjoy trying to sleep there together, so we wended up putting our 3 daughters up the top on the biggest bed (close to King sized). They slept sideways and did much better. Our son was chuffed that he got a whole bed to himself too! Vando was easy to drive, and fun to cook in. He took us to some of the most beautiful places we have ever seen!!! We would definitely do it again for sure!! Thanks so much Theresa for being an excellent host!!! This is the way Ali, Leighton and our kids :)

January 5, 2025

We had a fantastic 16 days in Vando with a 2.5 year old toddler and a Weimaraner with plenty of space for everyone. The solar system works well - we didn't have to connect to power once and managed to freedom camp every night with no troubles. The bathroom is surprisingly spacious enough to have a comfortable, quick shower. Gas hot water (quick to heat) and cooking made our road life a breeze (we cooked every meal except for a couple lunches and a dinner). The beds are easy to setup (and pack away) and are comfortable and warm. The well stocked fridge and pantry were a great start to the trip to allow us to at least hit the road without having to worry too much about a big supermarket shop as the first stop - very much appreciated! Theresa and Richard were fantastic to deal with and extremely helpful at both ends of the hire. We had a great holiday in Vando and are very thankful we chose to hire from this lovely couple.