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The Mighty Merc

Christchurch

Owned by Darren

Rental type:

Campervan

Berth:

Sleeps 2

Hire type:

Drive

Pet policy:

Pet friendly

Delivery available

If it’s adventure you’re after or just need a little “Timeout”, “The Mighty Merc” is for you. Come and explore with me, the South Island’s Phenomenal natural beauty & majestic scenery with steep snow capped peaks, Wild Windswept shores and deep dramatic fjords. With 10 of New Zealand’s 13 National Parks you’ll be spoilt for choice and it’s guaranteed to blow you away. Whether it’s a quick trip over to the coast or to the far reaches of Slope Point in The Catlins, Carts on Cardrona, Farewell Spit, Alps 2 Ocean or to the furthest parts of Cape Reinga in the North, I would love to be part of it. I have maps and pamphlets to help plan your next adventure, or I'm happy to help with your planning that’s only if you want. I come with a free bike rack for those wanting some off road adventures on New Zealand’s bike trails, which can include helicopters, jet boats, steam boats or ferry rides. Go to the "Great Rides" App and work out your "Bike It list". I have seat belts for 2 people and can sleep 2 with my double bed or 2 singles. I have central locking, and come with a generous amount of interior lighting, storage containers, camping table & chairs for those nice summer nights and a 240V mains cable for a campground hook up. I’m fully equipped with linen, towels, cutlery, dishes, pots/pans, kettle, tea towels, dishwashing equipment, tea & plunger coffee, pepper & salt and cooking oil. I have a large 80litre fridge which keeps the drinks cold for those hot days, along with a 3 burner gas hob and kitchen area (breakfast in bed for the lucky ones). Life’s too short, so we have to just get out there and do it. So what are you waiting for? Bring it on and make it happen, I’d love to be part of your next adventure.

The important stuff

  • Minimum hirer age is 21 years
  • Valid full licence required to drive
  • Pets are allowed
  • Sleeps 2 inside the van
  • Van has automatic transmission
  • Van has 2 seat belts
  • Van is 7.01 m (23 feet) long and 2.7 m (8.9 feet) high
  • 5 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Christchurch
  • Off road is not allowed
  • This RV can be delivered to an agreed location for an additional fee. Add Delivery (under Extras) when submitting your booking request.

About the campervan

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Year
2008
Length
23.00 ft
Height
2.70 m
Berths
2 internal
Seatbelts
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel consumption
12.53 L/100km

Amenities

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

Linen

  • Linen included

Safety Information

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

Location

Darren's Campervan is located in Christchurch.

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


Availability

January to February 2026

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Additional information

- For any after hour pick ups (6pm - 6am) an additional fee of $50.00 will apply. This will be payable at the time of delivery. - Road User Charges (RUC) at a cost of 9 cents per km travelled. This will be payable at the time of drop off.. - Self Containment Certificate expires on 06/06/2025


Hiring rules

  • 1. Can do airport pick ups if required (at a cost of $29.00) 2. One way hires available on request (based on $1.00 per km plus return ferry crossing if going to the North Island) and must be requested at time of booking 3. Pets allowed (will have to provide own sheets and blankets) 4. 300km per day included, $1.00/km after that 5. Treat it as if it was your own 6. Tolls and parking are your responsibility & if not paid will be forwarded on to you 7. Return the camper van with a full tank of Diesel, toilet emptied and cleaned (if used) and in a clean & tidy condition 8. No OffRoad travel allowed 9. Road User Charges (RUC) at 9 cents per km travelled
  • Hirer must be 21 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $260.00 per day
Service fee
$150.00

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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8 reviews

4.8
  • Lynda May
    5.0

    We travelled the length and breadth of the South Island ( close to 3000km) and the van was a dream to drive. The Mighty Merc was comfortable and reliable in every condition we put it through. The heating was amazing. We would happily hire the Mighty Merc again as dealing with Darren was easy and informative. Thank you Darren for helping make our 4 week holiday a dream come true for us.

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    Stephen
    5.0

    We loved the South Island of NZ and the Mighty Merc meet all our needs. The campervan has everything you need. Darren was an excellent host and goes the extra mile to help. I would rent from Darren again.

  • Tracey
    5.0

    This is a great van, easy to drive & goes well on the open road, well equipped & Darren is helpful & great to deal with.

  • Christina
    5.0

    We had an absolute wonderful time touring the South Island with the Mighty Merc. Darren provided us with so much information up front already and everything we needed was handy in the van. Also during minor hick ups Darren was so helpful and supportive. 10/10 recommend, would definitely book again!

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    Suney
    5.0

    The Mighty Merc did not let us down. Everything worked and we had a great time with zero hiccups. The van had everything we needed. Easy to drive, good fuel consumption. Darren also suggested some great hikes to do and had loads of information on the South Island.


About the owner

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Owned by DarrenMember since December 2020
42 reviews
Hi Im Darren, I was born and breed in Christchurch, (go the Crusaders). I did a 7 year O/E when I was in my 20s and got to see a lot of the world. I soon realised a lot of the countrys (Switzerland, Austria, Canada to name a few) reminded me of NZ and to this day I continuously tell myself how lucky we are to live in such a stunning country. I love the outdoors Mountain Biking, Tramping, have built 3 alpine huts and compete in adventure races including the Coast 2 Coast, Kepler Challenge, Mt Difficulty to name a few