Surfer's Escape

Tauranga

Owned by David

Hirer favourite

Rental type:: Campervan
Berth:: Sleeps 2
Hire type:: Drive
Pet policy:: Pet friendly

The surfer's escape has just been converted and nothing was spared in making this the best campervan in New Zealand. You'll feel like you're in the tropics with it's light and colorful fitout. Ask about reduced rates for bookings over 2 weeks. -It has a super comfy king sized foam mattress with bedding -Standup headroom -Great cooking station -Powered refrigerator -Dimmer switch lighting -Blackout window inserts for full privacy -Tons of storage -Nearly endless power with two large solar panels -Internal access from the cab to the living area -Roofracks -Table sitting area -Plumbed sink -Toilet -Cooker and all the kitchen essentials, including an electric jug, coffee, tea and sugar -optional electric scooter for hire for zipping around when you have a great spot and you don't want to pack up.

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 2 seat belts
Van is 5.36 m (17.6 feet) long and 2 m (6.6 feet) high
2 day minimum hire
Pick up your van from Tauranga
Off road is not allowed

About the campervan

Make: Toyota
Model: Hiace
Year: 2006
Length: 17.60 ft
Height: 2.00 m
Berths: 2 internal
Seatbelts: 2
Fuel type: Diesel
Fuel consumption: 9.00 L/100km

Amenities

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

Linen

Linen included

Safety Information

Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Smoke detector
Gps tracker

Location

David's Campervan is located in Tauranga.

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

Availability

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Additional information

Pickup and drop off is in Tauranga unless otherwise arranged.

Hiring rules

Hiring rules: No charge for tolls No offroad driving / beach driving / extended driving on gravel roads. A towball and lights connection are there, but if you're planning on towing anything you'll need to check with the owner first. Driving on unsealed roads must be preapproved in writing (in Camplify Messages) before the trip begins. No smoking inside / pets only upon application Hirer age restriction 24 Vehicle must be returned clean and in the condition it was turned over or risk an additional cleaning fee pickup / dropoff times are flexible and should be arranged with owner. Any damage must be reported immediately – who, what, where and when will be required. Pull over immediately if any engine lights come on. If an accident occurs, get off the road, stay safe and call Camplify on 0800 779 779 – they will advise on how to contact roadside assistance. Then call me! Payment of a deposit is required within 48hrs of your booking being approved, otherwise I may cancel it. Road User Charges are additional to your daily set rate and charged at 0.10c per km travelled For hires over 1,000km of driving a per km rate of 0.10/km will be added to cover maintenance.

Hirer must be 21 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee: From $69.00 per day
Service fee: $89.00

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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11 reviews

5.0

KateNovember 2025
5.0
Great van for our weekend trip to Coromandal. The van itself was extremely easy to drive, and it handled well on uphill roads. Great on Fuel. The solar panels and equipment in the van made life so easy and simple, and were very well set up. David was easy to communicate with for pick up, and drop off. Highly recommend this van for your next adventure.
Jacob October 2025
5.0
Very comfortable, a pleasure to drive. Everything worked perfect
SabrinaApril 2025
5.0
Such a great van, fully equipped, spacious, and David is a really helpful and flexible owner to hire from.
CarlyMarch 2025
5.0
Such a nice van to drive, had everything we needed to get away with only a carry-on bag. The little fridge fitted quite a bit, and we never ran out of power even with at least one of our phone on charge most of the time.
KarameaMarch 2025
5.0
Exactly what we needed while attending Te Matatini in New Plymouth. Dave was very responsive and friendly with comms and explained how everything in the van worked and was also clean and tidy. Thanks Dave!