NZ Kombi Hire

NZ Kombi Hire Adventure soothes the soul Explore the South Island's breathtaking scenery at your own pace in one of our retro VW Kombi camper vans.

Operating from Alexandra in Central Otago from November to April.

Throwback memories - a fun birthday adventure for Hazel & JoJo with Rhonda on a road trip for a weekend. You don’t need ...
26/07/2026

Throwback memories - a fun birthday adventure for Hazel & JoJo with Rhonda on a road trip for a weekend.

You don’t need to travel far from our base now in Alexandra - less than an hours easy driving can have you camped up enjoying a relaxing afternoon by Lake Dunstan with awesome views and snacks on board close by - what more do you need?

We’re already dreaming of summer and road trips - are you?

There was snow on the hills this week!!I know. We weren’t emotionally prepared either. 😌Autumn has definitely arrived in...
02/03/2026

There was snow on the hills this week!!
I know. We weren’t emotionally prepared either. 😌

Autumn has definitely arrived in Alexandra.

We’re heading into the final stretch of our Kombi season now, with Easter (3–6 April, plus Southland Anniversary Day on the Tuesday) being the main long weekend left before winter settles in.

We snuck away to Glenorchy recently and it reminded us how good this time of year is for a road trip. Cooler mornings. Quieter campgrounds. Plenty of walkers passing through on the Te Araroa Trail, all with stories to tell. 😎

Yes, you’ll need layers. We never go anywhere without merino and a woolly hat. But both Kombis have diesel heaters and plenty of blankets, so once you’re parked up, you’re nice and cosy. 🧣🧤

We’ve also added a few extras this season - a pop-up tent for extra space, a rear bike rack, and two electric bikes (one step-over and one step-through) if you want to explore once you’re set up.

Warbirds Over Wanaka is on over Easter too, so Central Otago will be busy. If you’re thinking about a trip, it’s worth getting plans in place sooner rather than later.

We still have a few dates available before Rhonda and Pippi head into winter hibernation.

If an autumn roadie has been hovering in your mind, this might be your nudge. 😉

👉 Check availability here: https://nzkombihire.com/contact

A little Kombi magic to share with you!We wanted to share a very cool story from Rhonda’s first trip of the season becau...
04/12/2025

A little Kombi magic to share with you!

We wanted to share a very cool story from Rhonda’s first trip of the season because it still makes us smile.

Minakshe booked Rhonda for a mom & daughter South Island road trip, and explored a good portion of areas in just 8 days.

“We had the most incredible trip and the absolute best experience travelling around in our Kombi, Rhonda. It was especially meaningful as it was a mother–daughter trip, truly one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that we’ll never forget. Rhonda was a dream to drive and made the journey even more special. Every kilometre felt like part of the adventure, and the memories we created together will stay with us forever.”

That is exactly why we do what we do.

If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, a Kombi road trip could be a good fit for someone in your world. Our Gift Vouchers are available as digital or printed versions.

You can find the details here: https://nzkombihire.com/gift-vouchers

For that giving time of year, we now have these awesome printed gift vouchers to complement our personalised digital vou...
15/11/2025

For that giving time of year, we now have these awesome printed gift vouchers to complement our personalised digital vouchers. 🙌

Ideal for those who -

👉 Dream of owning their own retro kombi and want to try out the slow travel vibe🤘

👉 Love the idea of a unique holiday experience

👉 Don’t need more “stuff” in their life

👉 Want to mark a special occasion

Whoever it might suit, send us a message or an email and we’ll get you sorted!

Our retro kombis are ready for all sorts of adventures this summer ☀️😎



Hokey pokey and a Kombi - a combo that’s been melting hearts (and ice creams) since forever🍦 🚐💛There’s something about t...
06/11/2025

Hokey pokey and a Kombi - a combo that’s been melting hearts (and ice creams) since forever🍦 🚐💛

There’s something about those simple road trip moments that never gets old. Sunshine through the open windows, and that first drip of ice cream running down your hand.

You can’t rush that kind of magic, it’s what a road trip is all about!

👉 the open road
👉 amazing scenery
👉 easy retro pace

It all makes you slow down and enjoy every bit of it.

🚐💛 Some things never go out of style.

👉 Ready to make your own roadie memories?

Start your road trip from Alexandra - where the journey (and the ice cream) taste better slow.

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Travelling in a classic VW Kombi is all about slowing down and doing things your way. 👌But what kind of roadie are YOU? ...
05/11/2025

Travelling in a classic VW Kombi is all about slowing down and doing things your way. 👌

But what kind of roadie are YOU? 🤷‍♀️

We have a new, updated Quiz for you to find out. 🙌

Whether you’re dreaming of misty mornings in Fiordland or watching the starry skies in the Mackenzie Country, this fun 2-minute quiz will match you with your ideal Kombi travel style!

Find the Quiz on our website by heading to 👇

https://nzkombihire.com/quiz

Have 3–5 days for a Kombi hire and want a good itinerary? 🚐💛We’ve mapped out one of our favourite South Island routes - ...
02/11/2025

Have 3–5 days for a Kombi hire and want a good itinerary? 🚐💛

We’ve mapped out one of our favourite South Island routes - the road from Alexandra to Mt Cook.

Think turquoise lakes, golden hills, the surreal Clay Cliffs near Omarama, and views of Aoraki / Mt Cook that stop you in your tracks.

This is the perfect trip for anyone wanting to experience that real Kombi pace - unhurried and full of those “pull over for a photo stop” moments!

Head to our website to read the full blog 👇

“Alexandra to Mt Cook Road Trip - South Island Magic in a VW Kombi”

Your adventure awaits at Kombi pace.



We like to recommend Clyde as your first stop on your roadie 🙌A wee town full of historic charm, stone buildings, cottag...
30/10/2025

We like to recommend Clyde as your first stop on your roadie 🙌

A wee town full of historic charm, stone buildings, cottage gardens, all beside the Clutha River.

It’s a great detour to avoid some of those side winds climbing up the hill after you leave Alexandra.

Ten minutes drive from our depot, you can drop in for a coffee at the famous Oliver’s cafe - your kombi will fit right in here parked in the main street.

Then carry on your way, with some foodie things on board, to enjoy the next stretch of slow travel. 🤩



How fun & special is this? Mina is taking her mom on a roadie adventure in Rhonda 💛So glad the weather turned it on for ...
29/10/2025

How fun & special is this? Mina is taking her mom on a roadie adventure in Rhonda 💛

So glad the weather turned it on for them - and can’t wait to hear the adventures they’ll have.

Although they have a couple of things planned, they are mostly going with the flow - we highly recommend that mindset 👏

The weather in the South Island can change very quickly and it doesn’t pay to be too stuck on needing to be somewhere at a certain time/day.

Alexandra is a great spot to head off from, West Coast, Catlins, Mackenzie Country, Fiordland - where would you head to?

Rhonda has a new bedtime look for the upcoming season! We’ve been trialling this setup in our own van, Aggiee all last s...
26/10/2025

Rhonda has a new bedtime look for the upcoming season!

We’ve been trialling this setup in our own van, Aggiee all last season and it works well to save faffing about with curtains or stick on side window covers.

Warren says it’s much easier on the driver too without curtains flapping around.

But I do love the curtain vibe - what do you think? Curtains or window covers? 🤷‍♀️

Also splashed out on a comfy Ecosa mattress topper - so much better for ageing bones 🤭



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