Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Dunedin and the surrounding area. Discover unique vehicles offered by private owners — from compact campervans for 2, perfect for couples, to spacious 6-berth motorhomes, ideal for families. Flexible booking, competitive prices and insurance included.
Dunedin's railway station, completed in 1906, features over 725,000 Royal Doulton porcelain tiles across its ornate Flemish Renaissance facade, making it one of New Zealand's most photographed buildings. The city sits at the head of Otago Harbour, a long natural inlet that stretches 20 km from the Pacific Ocean to the city centre. Explore the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum for a deep dive into the region's social history, or wander through the Dunedin Botanic Garden, the oldest in New Zealand, established in 1863. Baldwin Street, officially recognised as one of the world's steepest residential streets, draws curious visitors year-round. Just 30 km east along the Otago Peninsula, the Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head offers the only mainland breeding colony of northern royal albatross on the planet. Queenstown lies roughly 280 km to the west, opening up an incredible stretch of Southern Alps scenery for those heading inland. The harbour-side geography and wide arterial roads make Dunedin easy to navigate in larger vehicles, while the surrounding coastline and rural hinterland reward those who take their time. With Yescapa, you can hire a campervan or motorhome directly from local owners in Dunedin, giving you the flexibility of peer-to-peer rental and genuine local tips on where to go next.
Dunedin enjoys a long, mild summer from December to March, ideal for exploring the Otago Peninsula and its wildlife colonies. The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival in June brings lantern parades and community performances to the city streets, while the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival in March celebrates local producers. Book a campervan through Yescapa during the quieter shoulder months of October or April to enjoy competitive peer-to-peer pricing and fewer crowds at popular campsites. Summer remains the peak season for motorhome travel, so planning ahead is worthwhile.
Dunedin is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Head 75 km south-west from Dunedin into the Catlins, where Nugget Point Lighthouse and Purakaunui Falls await. The coastal road is well-suited to campervans, and freedom camping spots are clearly signposted. Stop at Owaka for supplies before reaching Curio Bay to spot fossilised forest and yellow-eyed penguins.
Drive 80 km north from Dunedin along State Highway 1 to Oamaru, famous for its Victorian Precinct and blue penguin colony. Campervans can park at the Oamaru Creek Reserve. Visit the Steampunk HQ gallery and Whitestone City, then detour to the Moeraki Boulders, a remarkable geological formation on the coast.
Cover 170 km west from Dunedin to reach Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland National Park. The route passes through Gore and rolling farmland. Motorhome parking is available at the Te Anau lakefront. Take a boat trip to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and explore the Kepler Track day walks.
Travel 200 km north-west from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park via the Lindis Pass. The road is well-maintained for larger vehicles. Stay at the White Horse Hill Campground and walk the Hooker Valley Track for views of New Zealand's highest peak. Lake Pukaki's turquoise waters are a highlight en route.
Set off 280 km west from Dunedin to Queenstown, then loop through to Wānaka. Explore the Kawarau Gorge, Arrowtown's gold-mining heritage, and Puzzling World in Wānaka. Campervan-friendly holiday parks are plentiful in both towns. Crown Range Road offers spectacular alpine scenery between the two.
Drive 360 km north-west from Dunedin to reach Hokitika and the West Coast via Haast Pass. Stop at the Blue Pools Walk near Makarora and visit Hokitika Gorge for its vivid blue water. The route suits motorhomes well, with regular rest stops. Franz Josef Glacier is a short drive further north.
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Discover
Find for a leisure vehicle near you or a destination idea according to your planned route, then specify the pick-up and return dates. The perfect vehicle for your road trip holiday is waiting for you!
Connecting people
Make one or more booking requests for leisure vehicles that have caught your eye and wait for the owners' responses. Once your request has been accepted, all you have to do is confirm your booking.
Pick-up
On the pick-up date, collect the vehicle and listen to the valuable advice of the owner for handling it; you are ready hit the road with family, as a couple or with friends.
Return
Once again, with the owner complete the vehicle condition check and sign the Rental Agreement as well as exchange your travel stories. All you have to do is imagine your next road trip!
Dunedin and the surrounding Otago region offer a good range of campsites for both campervan and motorhome travellers. You will find sites with powered pitches, dump stations, hot showers, and kitchen facilities close to the city, as well as quieter coastal and rural options along the Otago Peninsula and inland valleys. Many sites welcome families and provide laundry and Wi-Fi.
Dunedin offers several options for parking larger vehicles in and around the city centre. Overnight parking in public streets is generally permitted unless signposted otherwise, but always check local council notices. Dedicated motorhome and campervan parking areas are available near the waterfront and at recreation reserves on the outskirts. Height barriers apply in some central car parks, so plan ahead.
We had an amazing time with the car! Looks exactly like the pictures and they were very nice to us. We can definitely recommend this campervan. :-)
It was a pleasure meeting Fernando and his girlfriend. They were friendly, respectful, considerate, and took excellent care of the motorhome. They returned it clean and exactly as expected, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. I would gladly rent to them again and highly recommend them to other owners.
It was unbelievable from the very beginning))) first of all - the owner! Pedro made this perfect 4x4 Jeep by himself, and he gave all the stuff he use by himself during our trip) we just don’t take the solar panels, because we prefer not to stay for a long time in one spots) So the kitchen, the shower, roof top living area and A coffee machine almost))) that was really incredible to have it with us and to use it during our trip! Moreother Pedro was available during the rental period and before our trip he send us some great spots to stay and very quit and awesome route in the heart of Portugal! So we are thinking about the next experience with him and his Jeep. Definitely will come back for another trip! Thanks 🤗
The owner, João was amazing, he explained everything in detail so we could enjoy as much as possible. The campingcar was exactly what we wanted and it was pretty awesome We will come again 100%
The van was perfect for our trip through Portugal. The owners were very nice and helpful and always available. We had a very good experience!
Hem tingut una molt bona experiència llogant la furgoneta camper amb l’Adrià. La comunicació va ser excel·lent des del principi: sempre va respondre ràpidament i va ser molt flexible amb els horaris i les necessitats que teníem. La furgoneta era exactament com es mostrava a les fotos, estava en molt bon estat i no vam tenir cap problema durant tot el viatge. Sens dubte, el recomanaríem i repetiríem sense dubtar-ho. ———— We had a great experience renting the camper van from Adrià. Communication was excellent from the beginning—he was always quick to respond and very flexible with timings and anything we needed. The van was exactly as shown in the photos, in great condition, and we had no issues throughout our trip. We would definitely recommend renting from him and would happily do it again.
