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Waka Campa Campervan Hire
Self-contained Toyota HiAce campervans for 4 adults and a child, with 24/7 self pick-up at 3 NZ depots.
Price range
Budget
Founded
2019, New Zealand
Countries
New Zealand
Vehicle types
Campervan
Sleeps
3 to 4 (plus a child)
Best for
Couples and families who want a compact self-contained van for freedom camping
About Waka Campa
Waka Campa is an independent, privately owned New Zealand company, Waka Campa Limited, incorporated in 2019 with no parent group or sister brands. Some travellers remember it as Waka Campers. It rents from three depots, at Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport and Frankton in Queenstown, and pick-up and drop-off are self-service through its web app around the clock, with phone and WhatsApp support 24/7.
The fleet is built on Toyota HiAce hi-top vans that sleep four adults and a child in two double beds: the Explorer Neo (the newest), the Explorer (an older van refitted in 2025) and the budget Explorer Saver. Waka Campa is also adding the 2026 LDV Outrider, which sleeps three and has an indoor wet room. Every model is automatic and certified self-contained with a fixed flush toilet, and every hire includes unlimited kilometres.
Is Waka Campa a good choice?
Waka Campa suits couples, families and small groups who want a compact van they can freedom camp in, with airport depots, 24/7 self check-in and pets allowed. Its Google ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across about 150 reviews at its three depots, with praise for clean vans and quick pick-ups. The trade-offs are a NZ$349 handling fee on every booking, a minimum driver age of 21 and only an outdoor cold shower in the HiAce vans, so compare Spaceships if you are under 21.
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Waka Campa campervan hire in New Zealand
Waka Campa rents three Toyota HiAce hi-tops with the same layout: two double beds, six seatbelts, a rear kitchen with a 60 L fridge, a fixed flush toilet and an outdoor shower. The Explorer Neo is the newest, the Explorer is an older van with a 2025 refit and the Explorer Saver is the budget option. All three run on petrol, so there are no road user charges.
The 2026 LDV Outrider is a larger diesel van for three with an indoor wet room, a diesel heater that works off-grid and bigger water tanks, and road user charges apply; check it is available for your dates before planning around it. Every model is automatic and certified self-contained, and one-way hires run between all three depots, with the fee shown in your quote.
Depot addresses
Flyaway, 3 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland Airport 2022
Free 24/7 airport shuttle, 6 to 10 min; self pick-up and drop-off 24/7
Airpark Canterbury Parking Island, 264 Russley Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042
Free on-demand airport shuttle, 5 to 10 min; self pick-up and drop-off 24/7
The Motor Club, 1 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Free Uber voucher from Queenstown Airport, about 5 min; office 8am to 5:30pm
Opening hours
Auckland is at the Flyaway parking site at 3 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, with a free 24/7 shuttle from the terminals, and Christchurch is at 264 Russley Road with a free on-demand shuttle. In Queenstown the depot is at 1 Hansen Road, Frankton, and a free Uber voucher covers the short trip from the airport. Pick-up and drop-off are self-service 24/7 at all three, with no after-hours fee.
Vehicles
Campervan
Waka Campa Explorer Neo
Newest Toyota HiAce hi-top in the fleet with two double beds for 4 adults plus a child, flush toilet, outdoor shower and petrol engine with no road user charges
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Campervan
Waka Campa Explorer
2018 to 2019 Toyota HiAce hi-top with a 2025 interior refit, two double beds, flush toilet and outdoor shower
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Campervan
Waka Campa Explorer Saver
Budget Toyota HiAce hi-top from 2013 to 2015 with a 2018 fit-out, same two-double layout, flush toilet and outdoor shower
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Campervan
Waka Campa Outrider
New 2026 LDV Deliver 9 van with an indoor wet room and hot shower, fixed rear double plus a single, diesel heater and 80 L water tanks
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Vehicle specs, floor plans, photos, depot addresses, opening hours and fees come from Waka Campa and can change at any time. Please confirm the details when you book.
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Pros, cons and good to know
Pros
- Every model is certified self-contained with a fixed flush toilet, so you can freedom camp where it's allowed
- Self-service pick-up and drop-off 24/7 at all three depots, with no after-hours fee
- Free airport shuttles in Auckland and Christchurch, and a free Uber voucher in Queenstown
- Unlimited kilometres, and extra drivers are free as long as they are named on the booking
- Pets are welcome for a NZ$200 cleaning fee
- One-way hires between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown in either direction
Cons
- A NZ$349 handling fee applies to every booking, and card payments carry a 3.7% fee
- Drivers must be 21 or over with a full licence held for at least 2 years
- The HiAce vans have only an outdoor cold shower, and their heater needs mains power
- The NZ$4,500 bond is held on your card unless you buy Peace of Mind cover
Good to know
- Driver age: 21 or over, with a full licence held for at least 2 years; learner and restricted licences are not accepted
- Licence: full licence; non-English licences need an International Driving Permit or an approved translation
- Bond: NZ$4,500 on the free Risk Taker option, held on your card (not charged) from a few days before pick-up; Peace of Mind at NZ$60 a day removes the bond and excess
- Handling fee: NZ$349 per booking, covering cleaning, linen, the kitchen kit, table and chairs, spare gas and two airport transfers
- Roads: no fords, river crossings, flooded roads, sand or beaches, and damage on Skippers Road, Ninety Mile Beach, Ball Hut Road or north of Colville is never covered
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Waka Campa?
Waka Campa is an independent, privately owned New Zealand company, Waka Campa Limited, incorporated in 2019. It has no parent group, franchise or sister brands.
Where are Waka Campa's depots?
Waka Campa has three depots: at the Flyaway site, 3 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, by Auckland Airport; at 264 Russley Road near Christchurch Airport; and at 1 Hansen Road, Frankton, in Queenstown. It has no depots in Australia.
Does Waka Campa have an airport shuttle?
Yes. Auckland has a free shuttle around the clock and Christchurch has a free on-demand shuttle, each about 5 to 10 minutes. In Queenstown you get a free Uber voucher for the short trip from the airport and back.
Can I pick up a Waka Campa van after hours?
Yes, check-in and drop-off are self-service through the Waka Campa app 24/7, with no after-hours fee. Allow about 30 minutes to get on the road and 45 minutes at drop-off.
Are Waka Campa vans self-contained?
Yes, every Waka Campa model is certified self-contained with a fixed flush toilet, so you can stay at freedom camping sites that allow certified vehicles. Local council rules still apply.
Do Waka Campa campervans have a shower?
Not inside the HiAce vans: the Explorer Neo, Explorer and Explorer Saver have an outdoor cold shower and a solar shower bag. The new Outrider is the only model with an indoor wet room and hot water.
How much is the Waka Campa bond?
The bond is NZ$4,500 on the free Risk Taker option, held on your card rather than charged, from a few days before pick-up. Peace of Mind cover at NZ$60 a day removes the bond and excess and adds windscreen, tyre and roadside cover.
How old do you need to be to hire from Waka Campa?
Every driver must be 21 or over with a full licence held for at least two years. Learner and restricted licences are not accepted, and there is no young driver fee.
How old are Waka Campa's vans?
The Explorer Neo is the newest HiAce, a 2025 to 2026 van, while the Explorer is an older HiAce with a 2025 interior refit. The Explorer Saver is a 2013 to 2015 HiAce fitted out in 2018, and the Outrider is a 2026 build.
Can I do a one-way hire with Waka Campa?
Yes, between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown in either direction. The one-way fee depends on the season and shows in your quote.
Can I take my dog in a Waka Campa van?
Yes, pets are welcome in Waka Campa vans. A NZ$200 pet cleaning fee applies.
Are Waka Campa vans warm enough in winter?
The HiAce vans have a heater that runs on mains power plus a Winter Pack with extra duvets and hot water bottles, and the Outrider has a diesel heater that works off-grid. Snow chains cost NZ$50 per booking and must be carried on alpine passes in winter.