Your Perfect Summer Road Trip Starts with the Right Kaha Vehicle
Summer is one of the best times to experience New Zealand from the road. Longer days mean more time for scenic drives, coastal stops, outdoor meals, and spontaneous detours. It is also the peak travel season, so choosing and booking the right vehicle early can make your journey easier from the very beginning.
Who is coming with you, how long will you be travelling and what will you need along the way?
You may want a compact campervan for two, more room for an extended road trip, the everyday comforts of a motorhome or enough seats to keep your entire group together. Kaha Campervans offers Toyota Estima campervans, Toyota Hiace campervans, fully equipped motorhomes, and a 10-20 seater People Mover. Each vehicle supports a different way of travelling, so let us help you find the right fit for your summer plans.
Toyota Estima Campervan: Keep Your Summer Adventure Simple
A Toyota Estima campervan is a practical choice for solo travellers or couples who want an easy and uncomplicated way to experience New Zealand.
At approximately 4.8 metres long and 1.78 metres high, the Estima is more compact than a Toyota Hiace or motorhome. Its manageable size makes it easier to drive through Auckland, visit smaller towns and park near popular summer attractions. This can be especially reassuring if it is your first campervan journey, or you simply prefer a vehicle that feels familiar on the road.
Kaha Campervan’s Toyota Estima units sleep two people and bring your transportation, accommodation and simple cooking facilities together. Amenities available across the range include an outdoor kitchen, basic pantry supplies, a gas bottle, cutlery and plates, heating, air conditioning, a camping table and chairs and a portable toilet or combined shower and toilet, depending on the unit. Some Estimas are also hybrid models, providing a smooth and quiet drive.
Estima hire currently starts from approximately $85 per day, although rates, amenities and minimum hire periods vary between individual vehicles and travel dates.
Toyota Hiace Campervan: Make More Room for the Journey
If you want additional space to sleep, organise your belongings and settle into life on the road, a Toyota Hiace campervan offers a comfortable step up from the Estima.
Kaha Campervans’s Hiace range includes two- and three-berth options, making it suitable for solo travellers, couples, friends or a small family. The larger interior is helpful during longer summer journeys, particularly when you are carrying suitcases, camping equipment, beach gear or supplies for several days on the road.
Features available across the range include air conditioning, heating, a fridge or fridge-freezer, an outdoor kitchen or cooking setup, pantry basics, a gas bottle, cutlery, plates, camping furniture and a portable toilet. Some vehicles also include an interior dining setup, giving you a comfortable place to eat or relax when the weather changes.
Motorhome hire starts from $300 per day during off-peak periods, with seasonal pricing applying during busier dates. A $150 service and cleaning fee applies per booking, while linen can be added for $120.
If you want to travel further without returning to Auckland, an Anywhere Return to Queenstown or Christchurch can be arranged for an additional $750 or $550 respectively. This gives you the freedom to create a longer one-way itinerary and experience more of New Zealand without retracing your route.
A motorhome can be particularly convenient during the busy summer season. Rather than arranging separate accommodation and dining at every destination, your kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area and belongings travel with you. You can prepare breakfast before setting off, enjoy lunch at a scenic stop and return to your own comfortable space at the end of the day.
People Movers: Keep Everyone Together
Not every summer trip requires sleeping or cooking facilities. If your accommodation is already arranged and you need comfortable transport for a family, team or larger group, Kaha Campervans' People Mover range helps everyone travel together.
The range includes 2024 Toyota Hiace vehicles for up to 10 passengers and a 2024 Fuso Rosa Mini Bus for groups of up to 20. This makes Kaha Campervans' People Movers suitable for family holidays, trips with friends, corporate events, airport transfers, weddings, school trips, sports teams, tours and private functions.
The 10-seater Toyota Hiace vehicles offer modern features such as automatic transmission, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Reversing cameras and parking sensors assist the driver, while front and rear climate control helps keep passengers comfortable during warm summer journeys. One Hiace also includes a rear cargo barrier for added baggage organisation.
For bigger groups, the 20-seater Fuso Rosa Mini Bus provides generous passenger space and a comfortable interior for both short local transfers and longer journeys around New Zealand.
People Mover hire starts from $250 per day for a 10-seater Toyota Hiace, while the 20-seater Fuso Rosa Mini Bus is available from $350 per day. When choosing your vehicle, consider both passenger numbers and luggage requirements, particularly if everyone will be bringing large suitcases for a longer holiday.
Kaha Campervans' People Movers are a practical choice when your group wants to stay together but does not require sleeping, bathroom or cooking facilities onboard. With options for up to 10 or 20 passengers, you can choose the space that suits your group and enjoy one shared journey from beginning to end.
Which Kaha Vehicle Is Right for You?
The best vehicle for your summer trip depends on the number of people travelling, the length of your journey and the level of comfort you want along the way.
Choose a Toyota Estima if you are travelling alone or with one other person and want something compact, practical and easy to drive. Select a Toyota Hiace campervan if you want more sleeping and storage space while retaining the freedom of campervan travel. Book a motorhome if a private bathroom, complete kitchen, and larger living space are important to you. Choose the People Mover if your accommodation is already organised and your priority is keeping a larger group together.
Whether you are planning a simple escape for two, an extended family road trip or a group journey around New Zealand, Kaha Campervans can help you travel in a way that works for you.
Browse the available vehicles at kaha-campervans.co.nz or call 0800 86 2828 to find the right vehicle and secure your summer travel dates.