Find a wide selection of campervans and motorhomes for hire in Tauranga 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.
Tauranga sits at the western edge of the Bay of Plenty, where the Tauranga Harbour stretches across 200 square kilometres of sheltered tidal waterways. The city's iconic Mauao (Mount Maunganui) rises 232 metres above the ocean and draws walkers to its summit track year-round. Stroll along the Strand Waterfront, the revitalised harbourside precinct packed with cafés and public art, or spend a morning at Tauranga Art Gallery, which showcases contemporary New Zealand and Pacific works. Families love the interactive displays at Brain Play, a hands-on science centre in the city centre. For a change of pace, head to McLaren Falls Park, just 18 km south-west, where glow-worms light up the bush after dark. Rotorua, famous for its geothermal parks, is only 60 km to the south-east, while the Coromandel Peninsula begins roughly 95 km to the north-west, offering rugged coastal drives ideal for a longer trip. The Bay of Plenty coastline is well suited to motorhome and campervan travel, with wide, well-maintained highways and plenty of freedom-camping spots along the coast. Booking through Yescapa connects you directly with local owners in the Tauranga area, so you can pick up a campervan close to home and hit the road without the formality of a traditional depot. It is a relaxed, peer-to-peer way to explore one of New Zealand's most rewarding coastal regions.
Tauranga enjoys warm, settled weather from November through to March, making it the prime window for campervan adventures along the Bay of Plenty coast. The National Jazz Festival takes over the city every Easter weekend, filling the Strand with live music and street performances. January is peak season, so booking your motorhome on Yescapa early gives you access to competitive peer-to-peer rates before the most popular vehicles are snapped up. Autumn, from March to May, brings quieter campsites and golden light perfect for coastal drives around Tauranga. Winter travellers can still enjoy Mauao summit walks in crisp, clear conditions.
Tauranga is the perfect base for exploring the region by motorhome or campervan. Here are our 6 must-see getaways
Head 60 km south-east from Tauranga through lush Kaimai-Mamaku forest to reach Rotorua's geothermal wonderland. Visit Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland for bubbling mud pools and colourful silica terraces. Campervan-friendly parking is available at most attractions, and several holiday parks sit right on the lakefront.
Drive 85 km east along the Bay of Plenty coast from Tauranga, stopping at Ōhope Beach for a swim. In Whakatāne, walk the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi heritage trail and book a boat trip to Whakaari (White Island). Motorhome overnight parking is available at Ōhope Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, right behind the dunes.
Travel 150 km north-west from Tauranga to explore Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. Wind through native bush on the 309 Road and visit The Waterworks, a quirky eco-park. Roads narrow in places, so take your time in a campervan and use designated pull-over bays on the coastal stretches.
Cover 120 km south from Tauranga to reach Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake. Stop at Huka Falls and try the Craters of the Moon geothermal walk. Freedom-camping spots along the lakeside offer peaceful overnight stays, and the wide State Highway 1 corridor is easy to navigate in a motorhome.
The 210 km drive north-west from Tauranga to Auckland follows the Kaimai Range and Waikato plains. Break the journey at Hamilton Gardens and the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata. Campervan travellers can overnight at Miranda Holiday Park on the Firth of Thames before reaching Auckland's waterfront.
Head 310 km south-east from Tauranga through the Kaimai Range and across the rural heartland to reach Napier's Art Deco quarter. Detour through Te Urewera for native forest walks and stop at Wairoa for fresh seafood. Napier's Marine Parade offers dedicated campervan parking with ocean views.
Discover step by step how we work. We accompany you at every stage of the rental process, both owners and travellers.
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!
The Bay of Plenty around Tauranga offers a great mix of beachside and rural campsites suited to both campervans and motorhomes. Most sites provide powered hook-ups, dump stations, kitchen facilities, and hot showers. Whether you prefer waking up to ocean views at the base of Mauao or settling into a quieter spot among farmland, Tauranga has options within easy reach of the city centre.
Tauranga provides several options for parking larger vehicles while you explore the city. Overnight freedom camping in self-contained vehicles is permitted at designated sites — always check the Tauranga City Council website for current locations and rules. Avoid parking on residential streets overnight, as local bylaws may apply. Most waterfront and central car parks have height barriers, so look for dedicated motorhome-friendly areas.
Viktor has a great campervan for 2 people. It is equiped with everything you need for a camping trip. He is also nice guy, very helpful and we were really happy that we chose his camper for our vaccation. Coming back next year! 😎
A week in Spain with our two small sons in Bruno's Elnagh Magnum 530 — and it was a genuinely great holiday from start to finish. It started with the host. Bruno is warm, kind and welcoming from the very first message, and the handover was calm and unhurried: instead of just describing the systems, he showed us how each one actually works, and he answered every question we had, including all the ones about travelling with a three-year-old and a seven-year-old. His help did not end when we drove away — he was reachable by phone all week, answered every single time and replied within minutes. When you are on the road with your family in a foreign country, that peace of mind is worth as much as the vehicle itself. The camper was exactly what the listing promised: spotlessly clean, very well maintained and fully equipped, with everything working flawlessly for the whole week — the fridge, the water heater, the gas, the water system and the awning. The layout is ideal for a family of four, and the drop-down bed above the cab was, without any competition, our boys' favourite thing about the entire holiday. Thank you, Bruno, for a wonderful week. We can recommend him and this motorhome without the slightest reservation, and we would rent from him again in a heartbeat.
Had a great rental with Pablo! He was extremely helpful with organizing logistics and always there if something was needed! Would rent with Pablo again surely!
All in all this worked out great.
Cecilia was great, very responsible and easy to communicate with. She took great care of the van and returned it in perfect condition!
Everything perfect
