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Motorhomes

Pacific Horizon Motorhomes and Campervans

Discovering New Zealand's treasures in your own modern, fully equipped New Zealand motor home or camper van is a great way to go. You can roam the land, discover new friends and enjoy the spectacular beauty around every corner. Explore the open road, with all the comforts and luxuries of home. 

When you book your New Zealand motorhome with New Zealand Travellers' World you're booking with New Zealand travel experts.  We'll assist you with your itinerary planning, make any other accommodation or sightseeing bookings you may require and be on hand if you have any travel queries during your stay.

  The 2 + 1 New Zealand Camper Van

The 2 + 1 camper van is an ideal vehicle for a couple and small child. With a shower and toilet you have the freedom and comfort, which allows you to explore the remoteness of New Zealand without missing the luxuries of home.

Vehicle Details:

  • Ford 2.5 litre diesel
  • manual 5 speed floor shift or automatic
  • power steering
  • fuel consumption approx 100km per 12 litres
  • overall length 5.5metres, width 1.97m, height 2.7m
  • headroom 1.9 metres
  •  2 cab seat belts
  • 1 living area seat belt
  • 1 baby seat tether point
  • carpeted cab & living area
  • air conditioned in drivers cab
  • thermostatically controlled heater/cooler (gas)

Living Features:

  • gas cooker - 2 burner/grill
  • microwave
  • fridge 12 volt/240 volts/gas
  • living equipment
  • 1x double bed 1.9 x 1.25m
  • 1 x single bed 1.95 x 1.25m
  • hot water - 80litre water capacity
  • lighting 12 volt battery
  • inside shower
  • toilet (electric flush)
  • cd player/rear speakers

Day Layout:

  • Ample living and storage space, with a spacious dining area at the rear.
Night Layout:
  • The dining area converts to a comfortable double bed in the evening, with a small single bed fitted above.

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  The 2+1 Campervan - max 2 adults/1 child Including Standard Insurance  
  Validity: 7-20 Days 21-28 Days 28-39 Days
  01 May 08 - 30 Sept 08 £36 £34 £32
  01 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 £56 £53 £50
  01 Nov 08 - 15 Dec 08 £76 £30 £68
  16 Dec 08 - 28 Feb 09 £109 £106 £100
01 Mar 09 - 31 Mar 09 £86 £82 £78
Special rates for longer hires available on request.


 The 4 Berth New Zealand Motor Home

The 4 berth motor home is the perfect vehicle for four friends to cruise the beautiful wide-open spaces of New Zealand. With two double beds, a shower and toilet, gas stove, fridge freezer and more, all you need is some great New Zealand food and the company of your closest friends. 

Vehicle Details:

  • Mitsubishi 3.6 litre diesel
  • manual 5 speed floor shift
  • power steering, electric windows
  • fuel consumption approx 100km per 13 litres
  • overall length 5.8metres, width 3.2m, height 2.9m
  • headroom 1.95 metres
  •  3 cab seat belts
  •  3 living area seat belt
  • 1 baby seat tether point
  • carpeted cab & living area
  • air conditioned in drivers cab
  • thermostatically controlled heater/cooler (gas)

Features:

  • gas cooker - 2 burner/grill
  • microwave
  • fridge 12 volt/240 volts/gas
  • living equipment
  • 1x double bed 2.10 x 1.25m (front)
  • 1 x double bed 2.20 x 1.85 (rear)
  • hot water - 80 litre water capacity
  • lighting 12 volt battery
  • inside shower
  • toilet (electric flush)
  • cd player/rear speakers
Day Layout:
  • During the day there's plenty of space to move around, and a great view from your own dining room.
Night Layout:
  • At night two double beds allow four people to sleep in comfort. 

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  The 4 Berth Campervan - max 2 adults / 2 children
                                                 (or 4 adults)
Including Standard Insurance 
  Validity: 7-20 Days 21-28 Days 29 - 39 Days
  01 May 08 - 30 Sept 08 £46 £44 £42
  01 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 £69 £66 £62
  01 Nov 08 - 15 Dec 08 £97 £92 £87
  16 Dec 08 - 28 Feb 09 £132 £126 £119
01 Mar 09 - 31 Mar 09 £103 £98 £93
Special rates for longer hires available on request.


 The 6 Berth New Zealand Motor Home

The 6 berth motor home is ideal for a group of friends or a family of up to six. With the loads of extra room to move about whilst cooking and entertaining, the 6 berth has it all. 

Vehicle Details:

  • Mitsubishi 3.6 litre diesel
  • manual 5 speed floor shift
  • power steering, electric windows
  • fuel consumption approx 100km per 14 litres
  • overall length 6.5metres, width 3.2m, height 3.0m
  • headroom 1.95 metres
  •  3 cab seat belts
  •  4 living area seat belts
  •  3 baby seat tether points
  • carpeted cab & living area
  • air conditioned in drivers cab
  • thermostatically controlled heater/cooler (gas)

Living Features:

  • gas cooker - 4 burner/grill
  • microwave
  • fridge, 90 litre, 12 volt/240 volts/gas
  • living equipment
  • 1x double bed 2.10 x 1.25m (top)
  • 1 x double bed 1.80 x 1.10 (bottom)
  • 1 x double bed 2.20 x 1.85 (rear)
  • 2 x single beds 1.85 x .70
  • hot water - 80 litre water capacity
  • electric water pump (120 litres)
  • lighting 12 volt battery
  • inside shower
  • toilet (electric flush)
  • cd player/rear speakers
  • colour TV/video (combined)
Day Layout:
  • Convertible seating and overhead storage optimise the liveable space in the Eclipse 6.
Night Layout:
  • At night three double beds allow plenty of room for six people to sleep in comfort.

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  The 6 Berth Campervan - max 6 adults Including Standard Insurance  
  Validity: 7-20 Days 21-28 Days 29-39+ Days
   01 May 08 - 30 Sept 08 £55 £52 £49
 01 Oct 08 - 31 Oct 08 £80 £76 £72
  01 Nov 08 - 15 Dec 08 £108 £102 £97
 16 Dec 08 - 28 Feb 09 £143 £136 £129
01 Mar 09 - 31 Mar 09 £120 £114 £108
Special rates for longer hires available on request.
 


Note: These details are indicative of the vehicle that will be supplied under your booking. Actual vehicles and designs may vary according to year of manufacture and availability but your vehicle will be suitable for the required number of persons and have equivalent or better specifications to those indicated here.

Baby/Booster seats are available for hire at an additional charge. These should be pre-booked. See below for details.

 

Included in each Motor Home and Camper Van
 
General Equipment:
  • Toilet paper roll and toilet chemicals
  • Pegs
  • Dustpan and brush
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Bucket and hose
  • Broom
  • Ice cube tray
Personal Kit:
  • Pillow and pillow cases
  • Doona/duvet, sheet
  • Towel and tea towel
Kitchen Kit:
  • Plates and bowls
  • Cups and glasses
  • Knives, forks, spoons
  • Bottle and can opener
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepans
  • Frypan
  • Cooking utensils
  • Chopping board
  • Electric jug
  • Coffee plunger
  • Toaster
 
 New Zealand Motor Home Rental Rates

 
Included in Rates:

  • Unlimited kilometres
  • Standard vehicle insurance, including front windscreen and tyres (£1,890 excess applies - see below for further details)
  • 12.5% goods & services tax
  • Refreshment starter pack on pick up
  • Extra driver fees
  • Road diesel tax
  • cooking/appliance LPG gas (if you need to refill gas,  the cost will be refunded when you drop off your vehicle)
  • Airport and ferry transfers on pick-up and drop-off
  • Kitchen kit and personal kit
  • Pre-hire cleaning fees
  • 24 hour nationwide roadservice helpline (toll free)
  • Travel wallet including road atlas, travel information, guide to camping ground locations, brochures on places of scenic interest

One way Rentals
One-way rentals are available between the 4 branch locations which are Auckland, Wellington, Picton and Christchurch and are free of charge, but you must start and finish your hire at whichever branch is nominated on your rental agreement and hire your vehicle for a minimum of 14 days.  A £92 one way fee applies for pick ups between 01 Oct and 31 March where the hire is under 14 days.   If you change your destination after you have picked up your vehicle, it must be authorised by Pacific Horizon management and a fee of up to £315 may apply.

Driver's Licence
Hirer and driver must be over 21 years of age and have held a full licence for 1 year.  Licences must be sighted by motorhome check in staff prior to uplifting vehicle. Licences from approved countries or an international driver's licence are acceptable.  If your licence is not in English an authorised/official translation must be provided.  If you are a member of an automobile association bring your memebership card as you may be entitled to reciprocal benefits.

There is no charge for additional drivers.

Hire Period
The minimum hire is 7 days with the exception of 20 Dec - 10 Jan when it is 14 days. Collections are available from 8.00am onwards, with returns no later than 5.00pm. Days of hire are calculated as the number of actual calendar days you have the vehicle.  Hires less than 7 days are available but conditions apply.

No Pets Permitted
Sorry, pets and livestock are not permitted.

New Zealand Traffic Rules
The speed limit on the open road is 100kph (90 kph for Eclipse 6 and 4 + 2).  80kph is the recommended limit for your motorhome.  In built-up areas the limit is 50kph.  A copy of the New Zealand Traffic Rules is supplied with your vehicle. Safety belts and child/baby restraints are required by law.  Please advise if there are children under 5 years old travelling.

Traffic Infringements
If you are penalised for breaking any traffic laws you are fully liable for any fines and/or administration costs.

Airport and Hotel Transfers
Our shuttle will pick you up from the airport, ferry or hotel and return you there.

Vehicle Security Deposit
When you collect your vehicle we require a credit card imprint or cash bond to secure the vehicle and your accident damage excess liability as well as any extra costs such as fuel fill up, emptying the toilet cassette, driving fines and infringements, losses or breakages or not returning the vehicle to the specified location on the required date etc.

If no credit card is available the cash bond will be £1,890 on all standard insurance policies and £1,050 on Street Smart and Freedom Plus Policies (see below).  

Please note that the Vehicle Security Deposit is not the accident damage excess liability and only secures the vehicle from non-vehicular accidents such as outlined above.

Road Diesel Tax
No charge.

Accidents and Breakdowns - 24 Hour Freephone Service
Any problems encountered with the vehicle or equipment must be reported to Pacific Horizon as soon as practicable.  Failure to do so will compromoise any claim that may eventuate after the hire has finished.  Retrospective claims will not be accepted.

If you incur any minor mechanical repair charges we will give you a refund (up to £42) on production of valid receipts.  If major repairs are needed these must always be pre-authorised by Pacific Horizon.

If you have an accident or breakdown the liability of Pacific Horizon Ltd, or its agents, extends to either replacing your vehicle with a similar one, or refunding your hire charge for any days you lose the total use of the vehicle.  Any additional accommodation costs are at your expense and you should ensure your travel insurance covers this.  All accidents must be reported by freephone to Pacific Horizon at once.

Conditions of Hire

  1. All prices, tariffs and costs are those applying at the time of publication and Pacific Horizon Ltd, or its agents, reserve the right to alter them at any time without notice.  Major credit cards are accepted: Mastercard, Visa and American Express (excludes Bankcard and Diners).
  2. New Zealand Travellers' World will forward deposits and other payments to Pacific Horizon on your behalf, but SPTW is not Pacific Horizon's agent for the purpose of the receipt of monies.
  3. Pacific Horizon Ltd accepts no responsibility for the detention, delay, loss, damage or injury which a hirer might experience no matter how or by whom it is caused.
  4. Pacific Horizon's rental agreement is the sole contract for hiring the vehicle, between the company and the hirer and passenger(s).
  5. No refunds are payable on accommodation or for days when motorhomes are not available, where the hirer or passenger amends, cancels or seeks to vary agreements after departure.
  6. Pacific Horizon reserves the right to provide a comparably high standard vehicle where a booked vehicle becomes unavailable through servicing or reasons beyond its control.
  7. Deposits and Payments - £147 deposit is required at the time of confirmation, with final balance due 30 days prior to vehicle pickup.
  8. Cancellations - £42 cancellation fee for bookings cancelled once confirmed.  The £147 deposit is forfeited if bookings are cancelled within 30 days of departure.  In addition, 20% of the hire cost will be charged if cancelled 8 - 25 days prior to pickup, 50% of the hire cost will be charged if cancelled 1-7 days prior to pick up. Cancellations and no shows on the day of pick up will be charged at 100% of hire.  No refunds for cancellations permitted after travel has commenced.
  9. These conditions cannot be varied or altered or waived by any employee, agent or representative of the company or by anyone providing services or facilities.  The company cannot be bound by any representative or statement unless it is confirmed in writing by the company's directors or management.

     
Insurance

Standard Insurance
Compulsory standard insurance is included in the daily hire rate.  This includes windscreen and tyre insurance.  The vehicle damage excess is £1,890 and must be covered by a credit card imprint or a cash bond on all hires.  

There are 2 options to reduce your accident damage excess liability:
Option 1 - Street Smart Insurance

£8 per day reduces your accident damage excess liability to £1,050.  
Capped at 50 days and only available when hires are 7 days or more.

Option 2 - Freedom Plus Insurance

£15/day reduces your accident damage excess liability to £105.
Capped at 50 days and only available when hires are 7 days or more.  Drivers must be 25 years and above.

In all options the accident damage excess liability is per incident in the case of mulitple accidents.  

Front windscreen and tyre cover is included in all insurance cover options.


Additional Items for Hire

These items are available for hire.  Prices are in NZ$ and are for the duration of the rental.  Please prebook to ensure availability.







Baby Seat or Booster Seat
£13 per hire

Port-a-Cot
£23 per hire

Picnic Table
£8 per hire

Chairs
£4.20 each per hire

Gas BBQ
£23 per hire

TV
£25 per hire

Bike Racks
£23 per hire


 

Traveller Information

Inter-Island Ferry Crossing
Remember to book your ferry crossing early.

Turn a crossing into a cruise. Travel Cook Strait on The Interislander and your holiday starts the moment you step onboard.


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