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Rated New Zealand’s #1 motorhome rental company

Thousands of travellers have experienced Wilderness Way since 2004. Our 4.8 out of 5 rating from our online reviews is testament to the fact we have delivered on our promise time and time again. 

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Creating remarkable experiences for more than 18 years

Making every Wilderness experience a remarkable one is our guiding philosophy. We call it The Wilderness Way. It’s our shared commitment and our way of thinking and acting that makes each guest experience uniquely memorable.

The Wilderness Way starts back at the beginning - with the founders. Our story is the story of a family business built on shared values, experiences, attitudes and aspirations. These elements formed the foundation of what we believe and how we do things.

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Why Choose Wilderness

At Wilderness, we put you the guest at the centre of everything we do. That’s the Wilderness Way. It’s not just about our high end motorhomes — although we know you’ll love those. It’s also about the care we show you, and everything we do to enable you, to collect your own remarkable moments.

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Total Comfort

Relax in a luxurious motorhome

The motorhome you’ll hire won’t be a basic rental. Expect a modern stylish RV that’s maintained to the highest standard of care. Plus your beds will already be made up.

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No Road Restrictions

Explore off-the-beaten-track

As our guest, you’re encouraged to get out there and experience parts of New Zealand that few others get to enjoy. We have a no road restrictions policy — so you can seek out the adventures that others miss.

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Loved by Adventurers

Trust more than a thousand independent reviews

The Wilderness team approach was like being looked after by family. William Wairoa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


From the moment I contacted them, I felt as if we were a part of the Wilderness extended family. Chrisna Nortje ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Eco Friendly

Uphold the Tiaki Promise — to care for our environment


At Wilderness, we’re certified with New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality — Qualmark Gold. We’ve committed to caring for both people and place while enjoying this country’s natural wonders. We encourage you to also be aware and proactive to help fulfil our environmental promise.



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Family Owned

Feel like you’re part of our Wilderness family

We place people first — and most importantly, you. As a values-based family business, we’re committed to treating you like you’re a part of our family — the Wilderness family.

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Fully Flexible

Relax with peace-of-mind in case the unexpected happens


We want you to be able to book your holiday of a lifetime with total confidence so we offer refundable deposits.


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Our Values

We’ve created a culture of remarkability that’s centred around our core values.

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What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! We act with integrity, honesty and transparency while treating others with dignity and respect. Getting our team and our guests home safely is a top priority for us.

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Every day we strive to do better as people, in our individual roles, and as a company.

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We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment and giving back to the communities we are a part of.

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In life, there are people who make things happen, and there are people who let things happen to them. Living above the line is all about making things happen through accountability and responsibility. We take ownership of every detail in each guest experience to help create those remarkable moments.