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Stevo the Hippocampus

Auckland

Owned by Steve

Hirer favourite

Rental type:

Campervan

Berth:

Sleeps 2

Hire type:

Drive

Pet Policy:
Not Pet friendly
Kia ora and thank you for checking out Stevo the Hippocampus. Stevo has several fantastic features that will make your road trip super comfortable. These include a kitchen equipped with a two-burner gas cooker, fridge, and large grey water tank, plus inside and outside tables and plenty of storage. Worried about going to non-powered sites? Stevo's got you covered with a large solar panel and a separate deep-cycle battery to keep your beers cold and your phone charged. He is super easy to drive, and compact enough to go anywhere without worrying about parking. And best of all, come rain or shine (or wind or hail, it is New Zealand, after all), you can cook inside and stand up! Make your own kiwi breakfast and coffee in comfort from your cool and compact kitchen. Although he is equipped with five seatbelts and two beds, we found it's most comfortable for two adults. We usually use the upstairs bed to store our luggage, pillows, and comforters. I'm happy to store your hard case luggage safely at our home so it's not so cramped in the van when you travel. Features: -Five seatbelts -2 burner gas cooker -Compressor fridge -Sink with tap and drain -55 litre fresh water tank -60 litre grey water tank -USB charging ports -Inside and outside tables -Cassette toilet -Bluetooth stereo -2 double beds -Curtains on all windows -Interior 12v lighting -Power steering and ABS -Air conditioning -Automatic gearbox -Dual 12v battery system with solar panel -240v mains campground hookup *Please note that our van is no longer certified as self-contained due to changes in NZ regulations - we prefer to stay at a holiday park for the convenience of having the facilities so we won't likely do the conversion required. **The inbuilt gas stove is not operational (unable to hold flame/weak flame) and it has been very challenging to source parts to repair it. We provide a portable gas stove with spare gas canisters so that you can cook both in and outside of the van. I would be more than happy to answer any questions so please don't hesitate to be in touch :)

The important stuff

  • Minimum hirer age is 25 years
  • Valid full licence required to drive
  • Sleeps 2 inside the van
  • Van has automatic transmission
  • Van has 5 seat belts
  • Van is 4.88 m (16 feet) long and 3 m (9.8 feet) high
  • 3 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Auckland
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Off road is not allowed

About the campervan

Make
Nissan
Model
Caravan
Year
2008
Length
16.00 ft
Height
3.00 m
Berths
2 internal
Seatbelts
5
Fuel type
Petrol
Fuel consumption
12.00 L/100km

Amenities

  • Basic pantry
  • Camping table and chairs
  • Coffee and tea
  • Coffee machine
  • Cutlery and plates
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Gas bottle
  • Reversing camera
  • Solar panels
  • Stereo
  • Air conditioner
  • Annex
  • Awning
  • Bbq
  • Bike rack
  • Dishwasher
  • Heating
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Satellite tv
  • Shower
  • Shower & toilet
  • Toilet
  • Tv
  • Wheelchair access

Linen

  • Linen included

Safety Information

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Smoke detector
  • Gps tracker

Location

Steve 's Campervan is located in Auckland.

Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.


Availability

January to February 2026

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Hiring rules

  • Tidy people who can treat the van like their own
  • No smoking in the van
  • No offroad
  • No pets
  • No festivals
  • Hirer age above 25
  • No lighting of candles inside.
  • Must return cleaned, emptied waste water and toilet or risk a cleaning fee
  • NO OFFROAD / NO Beach Driving / NO Extended Gravel Roads/ NO Smoking inside
  • UNSEALED roads must be preapproved in writing in Camplify Messages before the trip begins. Please be familiar with the exclusions, terms, and conditions of the booking.
  • FUEL Return full of PETROL All hires include a full tank upon departure.
  • CLEANING please clean the inside and clear all rubbish. You don't have to wash the exterior.
  • COOKING GAS Return FULL refilled from petrol stations. All hires include a full tank of gas upon departure.
  • Hirer must be 25 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $135.00 per day
Service fee
$100.00

Cancellations

Strict

  • Cancel earlier than 45 days before the start of the booking and receive a full credit. Refunds available upon request (less any admin fees) and may take up to 30 days to process.
  • Cancel between 45 and 20 days before the start of booking and receive a 90% credit. Booking fees will not be credited.
  • Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of booking will not be eligible for any credit or refund.

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15 reviews

5.0
  • Favio
    5.0

    We had a brilliant time exploring New Zealand in this van. We spent 50 days taking it round the north and south island and it was perfect. Comfy and cosy it became our little roaming home. Steve's communication before and during our stay was brilliant and he provided some helpful tips when we set off (as well as some much appreciated little treats to start our journey!) He made the pick up and drop off really smooth and was flexible to suit us. This van is perfect for a short holiday all the way up to a big adventure. We will miss it very much. Thank you Steve! Favio and Lauren

  • Bella
    5.0

    It was a great experience over all! Easy communication and transaction, definitely recommend it to give it a go!

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    Bernhard
    4.8

    Highly recommend this van! We travelled the whole north and part of the south island and Stevo was the perfect companion. Steve is a really kind and layed back guy. He was always quick to respond to our questions and even provided us with some snacks and beverages to start off our adventure. All in all a 10-out-of-10 experience!

  • Morgan
    4.8

    We rented this van for 37 days total. It had everything we needed. Steve was very quick to respond to communication prior to picking up the van so that we were prepared with what we would need. There was a pan, pot, cooking utensils, plenty of cutlery and bowls and plates. The stove elements in the van Kitchen area, were broken however, Steve was upfront about this with us and even got a portable element for the van. My boyfriend is 6'3" and he slept fine on the bed. His feet were able to hang off the middle of the bed where there is an opening. The bed was decently comfortable. We did purchase a foam mattress topper given we were spending 37 nights in the van and the mattress was fairly thin. For a weekend or even a week it would have been fine without the mattress topper. Because we rented it for such a long period travelling both the North and South Island, Steve was on top of getting the van checked over by a mechanic to ensure we would have no issues on our trip. Would highly recommend this Van.

  • Reid
    5.0

    Stevo was the perfect companion on our 2 week trip through the North Island! Perfect size for 2 people and has everything you need. We also really liked that you can easily stand up. Steve and his girlfriend were super nice and always responded very quickly. Thanks for letting us tour around with your van!


About the owner

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Owned by Steve Member since January 2023
15 reviews
After calling Singapore home for 13 years, I moved back to NZ in 2021. Since then, every journey on this van has been absolutely unforgettable discovering the raw and stunning nature of New Zealand. I'm genuinely excited for your trip to NZ and confident you'll have an epic trip with my van.