About Hippie Campers New Zealand
Hippie Campers New Zealand is aimed at the budget and youth market, allowing drivers aged 18 to 21. They supply 2 berth, 2/3 berth, and 4 berth campervans, with depots only in Auckland and Christchurch, but what they supply is well worth looking at.
Hippie is part of the Apollo family of campervans, so you will be picking the camper up from a depot branded with Star RV, Apollo, and Cheapa Campa. Apollo is one of the largest campervan and motorhome rental companies in the world with vehicles in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA, and is listed on the Australian stock exchange.
Hippie exudes a vibrant and youthful feel. They want your road trip to be fun and exciting and they suggest many ideas on what you can do. They have even teamed up with a New Zealand adventure company to get discounts on activities around the country, called the Hippie Club.
In general, the maintenance and general appointments of a Hippie Camper interior are good for the price range. The other distinct advantage is that even the budget version comes with a fridge and an electric water pump.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Reputation for being clean & new
- Good interiors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Pet-friendly units
✗ Cons
- Pricier end of "budget"
- Quickly book out in high season
- Only 3 models to choose from
- Reputation for long delays in returning bond
