A limited number of campervan hire companies offer vehicles in Dunedin. We recommend checking the availability of motorhomes in Christchurch.

Popular Campervans in Dunedin

Budget Campers Budget Seeker

Budget Campers

Budget Seeker

2 adults

Toilet

Shower

Manual

Discover NZ 2-Berth with ST

Discover NZ

2-Berth with ST

2 adults

Toilet

Shower

Manual

Discover NZ 2 1 Deluxe

Discover NZ

2 1 Deluxe

2 adults 1 child

Toilet

Shower

Automatic/Manual

Discover NZ 4-6 Berth Imala Deluxe

Discover NZ

4-6 Berth Imala Deluxe

4 adults 2 children

Toilet

Shower

Automatic

Not all vehicles may be available. Use the search tool to check availability for your travel dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sleep anywhere in a campervan in New Zealand? Is freedom camping allowed?

What is a self-contained motorhome?

What licence do I need to rent a campervan in New Zealand?

How long should I plan for a motorhome holiday to the South Island?

Can you sleep anywhere in a campervan in New Zealand? Is freedom camping allowed?

Freedom camping is generally permitted in New Zealand. However, while allowed, it is strictly regulated. Rules and guidelines must be followed at all times and can vary depending on the area and any council bylaws (local laws) that may apply.

In general, to freedom camp anywhere in New Zealand, your vehicle must have a self-containment certification.

If you are unsure of the rules that apply in a specific area, it is best to visit the nearest i-SITE (visitor information centre) and ask about any local regulations or bylaws.

What is a self-contained motorhome?

If you wish to freedom camp in New Zealand, your vehicle must be self-contained and certified.

This means you must be able to live in the vehicle for 3 days without needing additional water or needing to dump the waste.

In addition, the vehicle must have:

  • A toilet
  • A shower
  • Wastewater storage
  • A rubbish bin with a lid

The vehicle must have been checked by a qualified officer to ensure that it meets these requirements. Self-contained motorhomes have a sticker displayed on the vehicle proving their certification.

What licence do I need to rent a campervan in New Zealand?

All drivers must have a current and full driver’s licence to hire a vehicle. Foreign licences are acceptable if they are in English or are accompanied by an accredited English translation. Otherwise, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.

How long should I plan for a motorhome holiday to the South Island?

A good idea is to plan for a minimum of 7 days. However, even a 2- or 3-week road trip around the South Island will easily be filled.

Popular attractions include Mount Cook, UNESCO-designated Fiordland National Park with Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, and the adventure capital of Queenstown.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.

Popular Destinations in New Zealand

Brands

Popular Camper Rental Brands

Discover NZ

Discover NZ is a privately owned Nelson-based motorhome hire company established in 2003 with depots on the North Island and South Island. The company has newer-model vehicles for groups of 2–6. Most are self-contained and come with some additional luxuries.

Sleepavanz

Another part of the Tui family, Sleepavanz is aimed at the backpacker market. It supplies the sleepervan style of camper at a budget price point.

Attractions

Popular Attractions in and around Dunedin

Dunedin

New Zealand’s longest tourist rail ride, the Taieri Gorge Railway departs from historical Flemish Renaissance styled Dunedin Station, once the country’s busiest, with up to a hundred trains daily.

Today, this building with its distinctive 37-metre clocktower serves a variety of functions, including a departure point for a four-hour return journey on the rails, that combines compelling history with dramatic scenery. The route follows the Taieri River into a deep and narrow gorge, travelling through ten tunnels and over numerous bridges and viaducts, including the southern hemisphere’s largest wrought iron structure.

Olveston Historic Home

Built in the years 1904-06 as a family home for a local merchant and philanthropist David Theomin, this 35-room Jacobean-style mansion is home to fine art, furniture, and artefacts collected from David’s travels around the world. His daughter Dorothy lived in the ‘English country house in the city’ until 1966, when it was gifted, along with the family’s collected contents, to the city of Dunedin.

Initially equipped with the latest technology of the day: central heating, lift, and telephone system, the home is richly decorated with bronze statues, cloisonne, ivory and jade – a total of 240 artworks hang on the walls.

Signal Hill

Rising 393 metres above Dunedin and just a few miles out of the city centre, Signal Hill contains a nature reserve and delivers panoramic views over the city and harbour.

A secondary summit at 329 metres houses a monument honouring the country’s centennial in 1940. It contains large stone from Edinburgh, Scotland – Dunedin’s sister city. 9.3 miles of walking tracks and mountain bike trails make the peak a popular and easily-accessed attraction.

Tunnel Beach

Accessed through a hand-carved tunnel built in the 1970’s, this sheltered and secluded beach is located 4.6 miles from the Dunedin city centre. Today, the beach is a quieter alternative to nearby St Clair.

Taiaroa Head

Upon the headland, at the end of the Otago Peninsula, lies an 1864 lighthouse and since 1919, a rare colony of 100 Northern Royal albatrosses – the only one on an inhabited mainland.

The headland was once the home of several whaling stations, while today the Royal Albatross Centre provides daily tours and a unique chance to observe the birds at close range. Due to their presence, the lighthouse is not open to the public.

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