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Trekker Adventures 4WD and Rooftop Tent Hire
New Zealand 4WD hire with rooftop tents: Toyota Hilux and Land Rover Defenders for 2 to 5 people.
Price range
Premium
Founded
2015, New Zealand
Countries
New Zealand
Vehicle types
4WD, Campervan
Sleeps
2 to 5
Best for
Adventurous travellers who want a 4WD with a rooftop tent
About Trekker Adventures
Trekker Adventures is a small, locally owned New Zealand company, Trekker Adventures Limited, incorporated in 2015. It grew out of an interest in classic 4WDs and now rents Toyota Hilux utes and Land Rover Defenders fitted with rooftop tents, plus a few 4WD campers. It is not part of any rental group, and you can pick up in Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown.
Most of the fleet is new Hilux dual cabs with one or two rooftop tents and a camp kitchen kit, alongside new-shape and classic Defender 110s. For more comfort, the Hilux Canopy Camper, a pop-top Land Cruiser Troopy and an all-wheel-drive Hiace van add a fridge, running water and a toilet. Kilometres are unlimited, but bedding costs extra and diesel road user charges are added at the end of the hire.
Is Trekker Adventures a good choice?
Trekker Adventures suits adventurous couples, friends and families who want a 4WD and rooftop tent rather than a campervan, with gravel roads and gentle off-roading allowed. Its Auckland base rates 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 42 reviews. The trade-offs are a NZ$7,500 standard excess, a 75% non-refundable deposit when you book and no toilet in the rooftop tent models, so compare Waka Campa if you want a self-contained campervan.
Search below and we compare Trekker Adventures' live prices with other brands, with current hot deals applied automatically.
Trekker Adventures 4WD hire in New Zealand
Trekker Adventures rents seven types of 4WD or AWD vehicle, most of them automatic. The Hilux Single Tent and Hilux Double Tent are new diesel Toyota dual cabs with one or two rooftop tents, and the Defender 2020+ and the older Classic Defender 110 carry rooftop tents too. The Hilux Canopy Camper, the pop-top Land Cruiser Troopy and the Hiace AWD camper van add a fridge, water and a toilet.
Make and model are not guaranteed, and Trekker may supply a similar 4WD. Every vehicle comes with a gas cooker, cookware, a table and camp chairs, but bedding is a NZ$200 extra. The minimum hire is 5 days, kilometres are unlimited, and diesel road user charges are billed at the end of the hire.
Depot addresses
Opening hours
Only Auckland has a published depot address: 2/22 Andrew Baxter Drive in Mangere, in the airport business area, and Auckland pick-ups need two days' notice. Christchurch and Queenstown pick-ups are arranged when you book, and Trekker asks you to confirm the city and vehicle with it before booking. Office hours are 8am to 5:30pm in all three cities, no airport shuttle is published, and one-way hires run between all three.
Vehicles
4WD
Trekker Hilux Single Tent
Late-model diesel Toyota Hilux dual cab with one rooftop tent and a full camp kitchen kit.
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Trekker Hilux Double Tent
Toyota Hilux with two rooftop tents and camp gear for up to five people.
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Trekker Hilux Canopy Camper
Toyota Hilux with a fitted pop-up canopy camper, water tank and sink, fridge, aux battery and toilet.
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Trekker Defender 2020+
New-shape Land Rover Defender 110 with one rooftop tent and the standard camp kit.
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Trekker Classic Defender 110
Older-style Land Rover Defender 110 with one or two rooftop tents, available on request.
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Trekker Land Cruiser Troopy
Pop-top Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier for two with standing room, water, fridge and toilet.
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Campervan
Trekker Hiace Camper Van AWD
All-wheel-drive Toyota Hiace camper for two with fridge, sink, running water and toilet, on request.
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Trekker Adventures and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- New Toyota Hilux 4WDs with one or two rooftop tents and a full camp kitchen kit
- Gravel roads, groomed trails and gentle off-roading are allowed
- Drivers can hire from 18
- Unlimited kilometres on every hire
- One-way hires between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown
- Land Rover Defenders, a pop-top Troopy and a Hiace AWD van for something different
Cons
- A 75% non-refundable deposit is taken when you book
- The standard excess and bond is NZ$7,500, plus NZ$500 for a windscreen
- Bedding is not included, and every hire carries a NZ$100 cleaning fee plus road user charges
- Rooftop tent models have no toilet, and the fleet is small, so confirm your city and vehicle first
Good to know
- Driver age: 18 or over; the bond can depend on the driver's age
- Licence: full licence; non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Excess and bond: NZ$7,500 with the included cover, cut to NZ$5,000 for NZ$37 a day or NZ$1,000 for NZ$42.50 a day, which adds AA breakdown help and windscreen cover
- Extra costs: NZ$100 cleaning fee per hire, road user charges of about 7.7 cents per km plus GST, and a NZ$200 sleep pack if you need bedding; the minimum hire is 5 days
- Roads: sealed and gravel roads, groomed trails and gentle off-roading only; no beaches, salt water, river crossings, fords, mud or rock driving
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trekker Adventures?
Trekker Adventures is a locally owned New Zealand company, Trekker Adventures Limited, incorporated in 2015. It rents 4WDs fitted with rooftop tents and camping gear, plus a few 4WD campers with a toilet.
Where can I pick up a Trekker Adventures 4WD?
In Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown. Only the Auckland base, at 2/22 Andrew Baxter Drive in Mangere near the airport, has a published address; Christchurch and Queenstown pick-ups are arranged when you book.
Is Trekker Adventures still operating?
Yes. In October 2026 Trekker Adventures is taking bookings for 2027 and its vehicles appear in our live search.
What vehicles does Trekker Adventures rent?
Toyota Hilux dual cabs with one or two rooftop tents, a Hilux Canopy Camper, new-shape and classic Land Rover Defenders, a pop-top Land Cruiser Troopy and a Hiace AWD camper van. Make and model are not guaranteed, and a similar 4WD may be supplied.
How many people can sleep in a Trekker Hilux?
The Hilux Single Tent sleeps two, or two adults and a child, in one rooftop tent. The Hilux Double Tent has two rooftop tents and sleeps up to five.
Are Trekker Adventures vehicles self-contained?
The rooftop tent Hilux and Defender models are not, so plan on campsites with facilities. Trekker describes the Hilux Canopy Camper, Troopy and Hiace as self-contained with a toilet; check their certification with Trekker before relying on freedom camping.
How old do you need to be to hire from Trekker Adventures?
You need to be 18 or over with a full licence. Trekker says the bond can depend on the driver's age, so check the amount when you book.
What is the Trekker Adventures bond and excess?
The standard excess is NZ$7,500, and a bond for that amount is taken. Daily options reduce it to NZ$5,000 for NZ$37 a day or NZ$1,000 for NZ$42.50 a day, which also adds AA breakdown help and windscreen cover.
Is bedding included with Trekker Adventures?
No, bedding is not included. Add the NZ$200 sleep pack with two sleeping bags and pillows, or bring or buy your own.
Can I go off-road in a Trekker Adventures 4WD?
Only gentle off-roading on gravel roads and groomed trails where there is no risk of damage or getting stuck. Beaches, salt water, river crossings, fords, mud and rock driving are not allowed.
Can I do a one-way hire with Trekker Adventures?
Yes, one-way hires run between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. A quote from Auckland to Queenstown for March 2027 carried a NZ$350 one-way fee.
Is there a minimum hire with Trekker Adventures?
Yes, the minimum hire is 5 days for every vehicle. The Troopy has shown a longer 12-day minimum for some dates.