Overall Scores

We’ve rented a 6 berth camper with them for 3 weeks. It’s a smaller company and their campers might not be brand new. However they are well maintained and spotless clean. The customer service in both Christchurch and Auckland was extremely helpful and accommodating which is very important as the transfers can be very stressful. Highly recommended.

Absolutely great service by the Wendekreisen team. Van was great, no complaints. Everything went smoothly.

We hired a 2berth ST Camper from wendekreissen and would do so again. Pick up from the airport was relatively speedy. I had asked last minute if we could collect early and, although there was some delay due to 2 tyres needing changing (and I prefer that delay to 2 old tyres) we were away 2 hours earlier than hoped. The office staff are really welcoming. There is tea coffee and bus hits on hand during your wait. The book shelf and ‘left over food’ shelf are thoughtful additions. The van was well equipped. The bedding towels and tea towels all new and clean, the kitchenette surprisingly well stocked. The van layout was good for 2 people with the sofas making a very comfortable large double bed. The overall size was perfect for NZ roads and manoeuvrable. My only comment would be the engine is a bit under powered for the vehicle weight so lots of low gear work needed in hills. Despite that it was quite economical on fuel over long distances. I’d definitely recommend wendekreissen.

3 week trip in June-July with Koru2 Walkthrough … Van was just right for two adults with everything we needed – well appointed, super clean & easy to drive (very good fuel efficiency). We did a mix of free-camping/DOC and paid-sites but the van is genuinely self-contained. From booking, to collection (Christchurch), to return (Auckland) the Wendekreisen team provided great service – friendly & efficient, so no stress.
Thanks for a great experience!

I contacted by email and phone for questions and quotation, the service was second to none, unfortunately they were unable to supply 3 vehicles of our choice for the dates we wanted, next time we need campervans, we will certainly try them first

Booked a Budget 4-berth camper van for 15 days. Travelled 4,000km around the South Island. Didn’t have any problems with the van, and stayed mainly at cheap DoC camp grounds. Definitely would do it again!

Thanks, Wendekreisen. We had an excellent value for money holiday in your camper van. Just great, and looking forward to doing it again.

I had a fantastic experience with Wendekreisen. We hired one of their vans for 10 days and the 2 berth LDV vehicle was really good. It was well serviced, clean and great to drive. The service from the booking to collection to return was amazing. We got clean (possibly new) bed linen, pillows and duvet. The kitchen utensils were well stocked and good quality. The return process was simple with no-hassle. All this for a very competitive price as well.

They do pickup and drop off to the airport as well. Overall, it was an amazing hire. Loved the experience. This is how a no-stress holiday should be. Thank you Wendekreisen. ?

Campervan was well equipped for our needs. Vehicle super easy to drive and maneuver through smaller towns and narrow roads with enough power to maintain speed limits preventing holding up traffic. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Booking and collection process easy with shuttle from airport included. Solar panel provided hot showers and power without the need for a powered camp ground site so we could make use of the more remote designated freedom camping sites. An exceptional holiday in a vehicle that exceeded our expectations.

Had a really great experience with this company, have wanted to do a camper trip for a long time. Wendekriesen were well priced, excellent communicators and had friendly staff. The camper was great we really enjoyed ourselves on our first camper trip. Would definitely use again!!

Had a good look at all the South Island campervan options before selecting Wendekreisen for our 11 days of travel. Easy to use website; lots of information about each of its campervan types; ability to get a quote and book online; rapid personal response to queries; airport pick up and drop off, plus price were the major reasons. Brilliant, friendly Christchurch office and NZ reservations staff.
Our late model manual gearbox Koru Star 2 Walkthrough campervan (better than having to get out in the rain to walk around to the side door for rear entry) came complete with two gas bottles, fresh bedding (sheet, duvet, pillows), towels and tea towels, cooking pots and pans, kettle, cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses, toaster, small fridge and freezer, shower and toilet, TV (reception only in Lyttleton and Christchurch for us), internal heating, insect guards on rear sliding windows and roof vent, and a roof solar panel to help recharge batteries.

Once detailed familiarisation was completed, we stocked up at the local Countdown (camper height no problem for car park barrier) then headed across the sunny plains to rainy Arthurs Pass, Greymouth and Punakaiki Rocks – plenty of engine power for the hills and very easy to drive with good sized mirrors. Large cab windows great for the scenery.
Dropping the table top and rearranging two seat back cushions made a very comfortable double bed; leaving the roof vent open on a rainy night can make the floor wet – learned quickly to close the vent before driving. Our camper didn’t have a microwave (little space for that) but we got by with the dual gas burners plus local meals.
Found Google searches best for locating waste transfer stations and potable water supplies. It pays to read fully the supplied folder with notes as soon as possible – heaps of useful information there, including that our camper needed external power connection to use the 3 pin sockets in the rear.

Do aim to visit Aoraki-Mount Cook – have a look at the Ed Hillary display in the Hermitage but then look outside for the signs to The Old Mountaineers’ – a cafe with great food and filled with walls of stories, photos and books – and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet Charlie Hobbs and his wife Mary. What tales they have to tell!

Its been a wonderful relaxed holiday – the friendly Wendekreisen people, the stunning ruggedness of the West Coast and beauty of the mountains and lakes. We’ll be back to see more of the South Island with Wendekreisen. Highly recommended

First time hiring a campervan and could not have been more impressed. Started at the booking stage. Only required camper for 5 days and the team were fantastic. Gave us a 5% discount plus one day free. We hired the Koru 2ST Walkthrough. Was really impressed with the van. Easy to drive and more than met our needs. Loved every minute our journey exploring the West Coast of the South Island. Will certainly be booking again.

Wendekreisen and their team were fantastic. The van, the price, the assistance, everything was just great. Just loved every moment. The 6m van was warm and comfortable. Not too big but more than adequate for two. It had everything you needed including the diesel heating system for those cold nights when you were free camping. Thanks Wendekreisen. Your the best

We hired the Koru Freedom 2 and it was everything we needed for our 2 week trip in the South Island! It was the best priced van we could find. They also have good extras like included RUC costs, free extra drivers, unlimited k’s, completely off grid with solar and a diesel heater ect. You can also take them on unsealed roads which heaps of other rentals don’t allow (excluding certain restricted roads of course). The van itself ran like a dream with no issues. Lisa in the office was so awesome with everything! We loved it and would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a van in nz!

From booking inquiry to being dropped off at the Hotel after the holiday was a wonderful stress free experience. We hired a Koru 2 freedom which was brilliant. Ran well, very operational and easy to park. Fully equipped , cozy and comfortable. Customer service was first class you actually felt like a customer and not a nuisance. They just wanted you to have a great holiday. When we head back North again we will definitely use Wendekreisen

We hired a Koru 4 star for 9 days and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in New Zealand. The vehicle is really well though out. Lots of storage and the solar system meant we did not need to plug in and had the independence to stay wherever we wanted.

Desde el primer contacto por email el trato fue ràpido y excelente, el precio de las campers incomparables por los vehiculos que ofrecen, una vez llegado a Auckland desde Catalunya, Barcelona, el recibimiento y el check in fue muy bueno, la Camper era perfecta , tenia de todo lo imprescindible, solo echamos a faltar un pequeño toldo los dias de lluvia , que en nuestro caso fueron pocos. El vehiculo fue perfectamente, el consumo inmejorable y todo el muy còmode. El check out rapido y muy eficiente con el traslado al aeropuerto incluido. Solo puedo recomençar encarecidamente ha esta empresa, Gracias.

Cannot fault the service and communication from Sven and others at Wendekreisen. We had a fabulous 3 weeks in a Freedom 2berth camper. Everything was as described. Thank you all so much for the friendly, honest service.

We chose Wendekreisen for our 4 week holiday. When we booked they had just started to advertise the Kora Star Freedom which we took. The camper didnt need power at all and we managed to stay on DOC sites for the entire time. Great vehicle and a friendly team. Highly recommended

Bardzo fajny Motorhome. Moze lekko wyeksploatowanych, ale niezawodnie sluzyl w podrozy po NZ. Polecam.

We had a budget 4 motorhome from Wendekreisen. Can only recommend them, the vehicle drove well and the interior was in very good con. Loved it and the price was also sharp. Highly recommend this company.

We had a wonderful time in our freedom vehicle. Didnt need to plug to campsites and stayed warm in the NZ winter. All tops, it was great. Highly recommend these guys.

We recently returned home from a short trip to New Zealand’s North Island and I want to make sure the folks at Wendekreisen are recognized for their kindness and whole heartedly recommend them to anyone seeking their service. We booked a camper van ahead of time not knowing that by the time we arrived we would be too sick to camp! The morning we were to pick up the camper we walked to the office in Mangere to let them know we would not be picking up our camper that day but hopefully the next. Arti was so kind and suggested a nearby pharmacy to try for some over the counter meds and assured us the camper would be ready when we were. We spent the day taking medicine, drinking fluids and trying to rest. The next day we were not much better. After arriving back at Wendekreisen that next morning we had determined that we should not be camping while sick and asked to change from a camper to a car. Sila was helping us this morning and she dialed the number for her supervisor and let us plead our dilemma. After a short wait the main office called back to ok our switch. Sila informed us that the car had to be cleaned and that we should go to the doctor. Michele drove us to the doctor and dropped us off. After picking up our prescriptions for the FLU, we called Sila back and she had Steve come pick us up. Who does this? Wendekreisen does!!! Shortly we were on our way and ended up getting better every day but our trip could have been ruined had it not been for the staff at this company. Thank you so much Sila,Arti,Michele and Steve we will never forget you guys or your kindness. Thanks Shana Hall and Larry Pitts

The team at Wendekreisen in Auckland was just amazing. Upon checking in, they spent time to go through everything and ensure we were all confident with our new home. The quality/price ratio is great and the support team was amazing. They went above expectations when we were late returning due to traffic jam and waited for us. They even dropped our daughter’s favorite blankie back at the hotel we were staying as we had forgotten it: simply excellent service from a dedicated team!

Wonderful road trip …in a wonderful country and so friendly people ….. the ideal way to travel in New Zealand , easy to park everywhere and always with a friendly welcome

Small and friendly rental company. Excellent van.

Very pleased with all the features in the Van. We never ran out of power despite being off the grid most of the time. The only negative thing was a heavy clutch, but not bad once we got used to it.

Top vehicle for a budget. The interior was spotless and worked very well. Better than expected !

Hired 6m length van sleeping 2 with toilet /shower for just over 2 weeks. Competitive price compared to some of bigger outlets but still a major expense. We are experienced campervan owners, so can say van drove well and scored well for comfy bed for 2. Important. No swivel front seats which reduced overall space in van at rest, so go for that option if available. Kit supplied for living in van was adequate but could be improved. Electric kettle and toaster were nice to have. On board toilet handy, never used shower. Both essential if planning to wild camp. One concern was handbrake was not effective on steep hill, so had to leave in gear. Reported fault on return, sure it would get attention. Overall a good if not perfect experience. Have to accept these vans get heavy use and you have to hope checks at turnaround are adequate to detect any issues that develop.