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Vanessa

Queenstown

Owned by Ollie

Hirer favourite

Rental type:

Campervan

Berth:

Sleeps 2

Hire type:

Drive

Pet policy:

Pet friendly

Delivery available

Explore New Zealand in true Kiwi style with Vanessa. Join the long list of happy travellers in our third year in business. Inspired by our own personal op-shop finds, recycled wood and the best of what we’ve found at the beach or lake, Vanessa is packed full of character and offers a truly homely feel. Seven years of traveling New Zealand and two successful years of rentals has helped us sculpt her into a super user friendly setup with loads of usable storage space so you can unpack your bags and easily make her your own comfortable rolling bedroom. Pull out the awning, get the table and chairs out, set up the gas-cooker and chef up a storm with Vanessa's well equipped kitchen, or simply lay out the picnic blanket and relax. No annoying bed setup and set down procedure required with our super comfortable fixed bed. Flick on the fairy lights, roll down the cozy double layer blanket curtains and snuggle in. You'll be so comfy, and with all light kept at bay you can really enjoy that sleep in if you need it! Plug your phones in to charge with Vanessa's handy power banks provided, or hit the road and charge via the dual USB charger. Pump the tunes on the Bluetooth headunit or wind down the windows and take in the journey. Let us and Vanessa guide you on the trip of a lifetime - the beginning of your New Zealand love story. (See below for full description)

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 manual transmission
  • Van has 3 seat belts
  • Van is 4.72 m (15.5 feet) long and 2.2 m (7.2 feet) high
  • 4 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Queenstown
  • 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
Toyota
Model
Hiace
Year
1996
Length
15.50 ft
Height
2.20 m
Berths
2 internal
Seatbelts
3
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel consumption
9.50 L/100km

Amenities

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

Linen

  • Linen included

Safety Information

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

Location

Ollie's Campervan is located in Queenstown.

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


Availability

December 2025 to January 2026

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Additional information

Reliability is key here at Vanscape. Rest assured our vans are maintained mechanically to a very high standard and checked between each hire! Ollie is a qualified mechanic with 15+ years experience, and works full time for one of NZs top Motorsport teams! Vanessa is located in Queenstown and available for: - Airport or Accommodation pickup and drop off (Included) - Cromwell and Wanaka Pick-up/Drop-off is also available Vehicle: - Super reliable 1996 Toyota Hiace - 3 Seats - 2.8L Diesel engine (Economical and relatively powerful but no speed demon) - Manual Transmission - Bluetooth sound system with 4 upgraded speakers - Central locking with keyless entry - Roof racks (surf boards, kayaks etc.) - Tow bar - Awning (super easy to set up) + tie downs and side cover - Snorkel (mostly to look and sound awesome - please don't test her underwater capability) - New spare tyre and tools to change it SLEEPING - Fixed bed 1750 long x 1260 wide (very close to the size of a double bed 1880x1370) If you are a little taller - no worries, the bedding is oversized and you won’t have cold feet! Or hang them out in summer anyway! **Everyone loves how comfy the bed is!!** - Custom double layer foam mattress **Everyone loves how comfy the bed is!!** - Fresh linen fitted - Two pillows and two cushions - Duvet - Extra blanket - Thick, fluffy curtains all round for maximum coziness STORAGE Perfect for two people to unpack your bags and make Vanessa your mobile bedroom - Cubbies under bed - Cabinet for cooker, chilli bin, fire extinguisher - Benchtop with alcove for coffee stuff - Toiletries storage unit - Paper towel holder - Pantry - Clothes cupboard - Kitchen cupboard with space to spare - Cubbies with lid next to bed (clothing) - Drift wood shelf - Large under-bed drawer (for larger items eg. hiking stuff, suitcases etc.) - Rubbish Bin LIGHTING - Touch activated roof light in front cabin - Main fairy lights - Cupboard fairy lights - Bedside crystal fairy lights - Lamp (Fairy lights in a bottle) (We like fairy lights, ok) KITCHEN - Zempire 2 burner portable camping stove and gas bottle - Chilli Bin / Cooler box to keep your food cool (providing you top it up with ice) - 11L Water storage - Collapsible sink and dishwashing stuff - Frying pan, Pot, Kettle, Bowls, Plates, Cutlery and cooking utensils - Scissors, Cheese grater, Can opener, Potato peeler, Tongs, Bottle opener - Large Chopping board - Tupperware x4 - Tea/coffee, Salt/pepper, assorted spices POWER - Twin USB charge port in front cabin - Two 40,000mah portable battery banks provided and cable to keep one charging while driving OTHER STUFF INCLUDED - Chairs x2 - Folding Table - Washing line rope and pegs - Awning ropes and pegs - Awning side cover - Picnic blanket - Bath Towel x2 - Beach Towel x2 BY REQUEST - Optional Bike rack (fits 4 bikes max) - Optional 2 Person hammock - Optional 2-3 Person tent (if you are traveling with an extra team member)


Hiring rules

  • Please pay the deposit within 48 hrs of approval to secure the booking. Your booking may be cancelled if no contact or arrangement is made.
  • No Smoking inside.
  • Unsealed roads OK.
  • No cooking inside the van please (unless you have to or doors open).
  • Awning Use of the awning in bad weather is not advised and at your own risk. Please follow setup instructions and guidelines. Damage to the awning may result in a fine up to full replacement value.
  • RUC to be charged at 0.09c/km (Road user charges for Diesel vehicles).
  • Fuel Please return the van with a full tank of Diesel.
  • Cleaning Please return the van clean as it was presented to you. A fee may result if it is not. (If you don't want to, please select the cleaning fee upon booking)
  • No freedom camping unless in areas that allow nonself contained vehicles (Vanessa is not Certified Self Contained)
  • Please inform us ASAP if any damage occurs
  • Please inform us if the fire extinguisher, blanket or first aid kit are used (You won't be charged)
  • Hirer must be 21 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $105.00 per day
Service fee
$90.00
Delivery fee
$2.00 per km

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.

Photos


22 reviews

5.0
  • Daniel
    5.0

    Great van, really well equipped - has everything you need. Ollie was super helpful and responsive, would definitely use again.

  • Ben
    5.0

    We had the best time ever with Vanessa! Couldn't fault the process or the time we had. Ollie was great, super attentive and answered any questions we had very quickly! Vanessa is super cosy and perfect for our 10 day trip of the south island. We miss the van already!

  • Rebecca
    5.0

    I ADORED Vanessa. She was reliable and got me up and down all of the mountains of the West Coast & Southland of the South Island. This van was clean and had more than enough storage. The bed is comfy, plenty of bedding, thick curtains and the fairy lights are gorgeous evening lighting. She had the perfect amount of kitchen utensils and the gas cooker was brilliant. I'm hooked on vanlife after travelling around in Vanessa for 2 weeks. Thank you for helping me explore your beautiful home

  • Niall
    5.0

    Vanessa was absolutely amazing for exploring New Zealand, very comfortable and easy to drive. Ollie was great to deal with and gave us a really good overview of Vanessa. Would definitely hire her again if I was back!

  • Olivia
    5.0

    We had the best time in Vanessa touring the South Island for 3 weeks. She has everything youd need and a surprising amount of storage space. Shes really well equipped for different temperatures with extra blankets and a hot water bottle and nice extra touches like beach towels as well as regular ones. Shes super cozy and beautifully decorated inside, much nicer than some of the austere fit outs from the big name camping companies. Ollie was really great to liaise with and was there whenever we needed him, and gave us some great recommendations of things to to while we were here. We couldnt have wished for a better experience, if youre after a van that has tonnes of character and is in great condition Vanessa is your girl!


About the owner

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Owned by OllieMember since October 2023
22 reviews
Rach and I are Kiwis from Dunedin and Timaru, who have been living in Queenstown for the past 5 years. We love getting out in our vans and being amongst nature, walking our doggos, hiking, kayaking and snowboarding. We have been doing the Vanlife thing for a good 7 years now so have much to offer in the way of tips and tricks and would love to help you with your experience of the epic New Zealand Vanscape.