Vie Nomade

We are based in Huntly, 70 minutes drive south from Auckland CBD and 30 minutes drive north from Hamilton CBD.

We are aiming to to be a hands on operator in helping travellers to ensure they enjoy the offers of our beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand has.
This free part of service ranges from assistance with trip planning/bookings, recommendations and other services travellers may require e.g booking inter-island ferry tickets, toll road charges.

An information pack for your travels will be provided.


Description of 2010 Mazda Bongo.

Central locking Bongo with a diesel engine capacity of 1990cc with a fuel rating of 4 out of 6 with a 4 cylinder double overhead cam and a 4 gear automatic rear wheel drive 4 door vehicle with three seats at the front. This gives it enough power to travel Aotearoa New Zealand without guzzling the gas.

Also, the Bongo has an alarm that is activated and deactivated with central locking.

Our Bongo is a custom built camper van that has a very comfy double bed (two single mattress together - 1.8m long x 1.3m wide) that can be transformed into a lounge if required.
Linen and duvet with pillows including covers for the bed will be provided, alternatively you use your own sleeping bag if you wish.

This camper is a fully self contained van, it comes with an 20 litre porta potti toilet and 25 litre fresh water and 25 litre waste water storage containers with a small sink and hand pump tap which will enable you to meet strict freedom camping laws in New Zealand. Please note: It is not our responsibility if you incur fines by flouting those laws.

In the van you will find some basic kitchen things in four container trays (550mm long, 400mm wide and 100mm deep under the bed/lounge such as cooking utensils, cutlery, bowls/plates and cups, a kettle with a coffee plunger, pots and and pan, small storage containers for food and some other kitchen equipment.

We also have a reasonably sized non powered chilly bin with a lid measuring at 360mm long, 260mm wide and 420mm deep to store cold food during your travels.

There is space to store your footwear on the floor on the right side of the van near the door.

There is more space available at the rear of the front seats for your small things or for you to customise the van for your comfort storage-wise and accessibility.

Space in the van is cosy and intimate, making it an excellent choice for couples who are wanting a romantic holiday or for a pair of friends travelling on a budget.

All the windows have curtains to provide complete privacy and a good night’s sleep. As for lighting, we have battery operated lights that gives softer light enabling some relaxation when reading or drifting off to sleep.

Outside, we have an 1200m long,1050m wide and 200mm high roof rack with straps which holds a table and two comfy camping chairs and an awning with tie downs for you to enjoy the hot weather outside the camper van.


More details;

Included in the bongo is an emergency first aid kit and an fire extinguisher.

Since the bongo is a diesel powered engine, we have a road user tax. For long term hires, this will be charged separately on a per kilometre rate (RUC). RUC charges are negotiable for long term hires.

We can provide a pick up/drop off service at the start and end of the booking at any location between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga for a fee, just contact us to discuss/arrange.

Pick up and return times can be negotiated if picking up and returning from/to base.

Minimum booking of two days.

Long term hires for more than 4 weeks are negotiable so please contact us to discuss.

Look after it as your own, the bongo will look after you, if you look after it. Report any issues immediately.

No pets or smoking allowed, sorry.

Please return it in a clean condition and with a full tank please. Additional charges will be incurred if it is not returned clean and filled.

Ensure the porta potti toilet is emptied and clean. If it is not emptied/cleaned, an additional charge applies.

Please have fun and enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand!

Do not take the bongo through waterways, off road or on the beach. Insurance cover does not apply.

Gravel roads are fine, just take it easy.

The vehicle is not available during the following periods:

Please arrange mutually times and Pick Up/Drop Off locations with each other.

The vehicle is insured by the SHAREaCAMPER Insurance.

For this camper the security bond amounts NZD 3,500.00. You can reduce it to NZD 500.00 for per rental day. The bond will be processed through SHAREaCAMPER's secure payment system.