Location: Kōtare lives in Manurewa, South Auckland, around 20 minutes from Auckland Airport and 25 minutes from the CBD. If you're driving your own car, parking is available at the owner's home while you're away.In The Cab: 3 belted seats up front and a user-friendly automatic transmission make for relaxed, easy driving. A reversing camera takes the stress out of parking up, and Kōtare runs on diesel.Kitchen Area: Everything you need to cook on the road, including a gas cooker and sink, plus all the kitchen basics, cutlery, pots and pans.Dining/Living/Sleeping Area: A flexible space that works hard for you. In day mode, with the bed folded away, there's plenty of room to sit, read or work. In night mode, the bed folds out to a comfortable 1.9m x 1.35m, sleeping 2. Lighting runs throughout the living area.Water Facilities: Kōtare is green-sticker certified self-contained, with a fixed toilet onboard plus 25 litres of fresh water and 25 litres of grey water, so she's all set for freedom camping.Electrical/Lighting: Solar power and a leisure battery keep you self-sufficient off-grid, with lighting throughout the living area to see you through the evenings.Type of Heating: An electric heater is available as an optional add-on at the time of booking, perfect for keeping things cosy on cooler nights.Outside: An awning gives you shade and shelter for relaxing outdoors. Outdoor chairs, a table and an outdoor shower can all be added at the time of booking.Conversion Story
Kōtare is the latest addition to Stephen and Suzanne's beautiful Quirky camper family. Named after the kōtare, New Zealand's native kingfisher, she takes her cue from a bird as striking as it is at home wherever it lands, all vivid teal-blues and warm, sandy tones, patient and easygoing and never happier than when out exploring the coast and countryside. Much like her namesake, Kōtare is calm, characterful and ready for adventure. "We had so much fun bringing the colours of the kōtare to life in this one, and we hope she becomes your home from home as you discover this beautiful country. Have fun out there." Stephen & Suzanne xLong Booking Discount: The following long booking discounts apply to this camper:
- 14–20 hire days: 5% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 21–27 hire days: 10% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 28+ hire days: 15% rental discount (applied automatically)Insurance & Protection Plans: Every booking includes fully comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance as standard. You can also choose to upgrade your protection plan to reduce your excess and security deposit:- Ready Traveller - included at no extra cost. Fully comprehensive insurance with 24/7 roadside assistance. $3,500 excess per damage event and a $2,000 security deposit, with tyre and windscreen repair costs up to the excess amount.- Relaxed Traveller - $25 per day. Everything in Ready Traveller, plus a reduced excess of $500 per damage event and a lower security deposit of $500. Tyres and windscreens are not covered, but your liability is limited to the $500 excess.- Carefree Traveller - $29 per day. Our most comprehensive and popular plan. $0 excess, $0 security deposit, and full cover for tyre and windscreen repair or replacement.
Kōtare is the latest addition to Stephen and Suzanne's beautiful Quirky camper family. Named after the kōtare, New Zealand's native kingfisher, she takes her cue from a bird as striking as it is at home wherever it lands, all vivid teal-blues and warm, sandy tones, patient and easygoing and never happier than when out exploring the coast and countryside. Much like her namesake, Kōtare is calm, characterful and ready for adventure. "We had so much fun bringing the colours of the kōtare to life in this one, and we hope she becomes your home from home as you discover this beautiful country. Have fun out there." Stephen & Suzanne xLong Booking Discount: The following long booking discounts apply to this camper:
- 14–20 hire days: 5% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 21–27 hire days: 10% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 28+ hire days: 15% rental discount (applied automatically)Insurance & Protection Plans: Every booking includes fully comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance as standard. You can also choose to upgrade your protection plan to reduce your excess and security deposit:- Ready Traveller - included at no extra cost. Fully comprehensive insurance with 24/7 roadside assistance. $3,500 excess per damage event and a $2,000 security deposit, with tyre and windscreen repair costs up to the excess amount.- Relaxed Traveller - $25 per day. Everything in Ready Traveller, plus a reduced excess of $500 per damage event and a lower security deposit of $500. Tyres and windscreens are not covered, but your liability is limited to the $500 excess.- Carefree Traveller - $29 per day. Our most comprehensive and popular plan. $0 excess, $0 security deposit, and full cover for tyre and windscreen repair or replacement.
Location: Kōtare lives in Manurewa, South Auckland, around 20 minutes from Auckland Airport and 25 minutes from the CBD. If you're driving your own car, parking is available at the owner's home while you're away.In The Cab: 3 belted seats up front and a user-friendly automatic transmission make for relaxed, easy driving. A reversing camera takes the stress out of parking up, and Kōtare runs on diesel.Kitchen Area: Everything you need to cook on the road, including a gas cooker and sink, plus all the kitchen basics, cutlery, pots and pans.Dining/Living/Sleeping Area: A flexible space that works hard for you. In day mode, with the bed folded away, there's plenty of room to sit, read or work. In night mode, the bed folds out to a comfortable 1.9m x 1.35m, sleeping 2. Lighting runs throughout the living area.Water Facilities: Kōtare is green-sticker certified self-contained, with a fixed toilet onboard plus 25 litres of fresh water and 25 litres of grey water, so she's all set for freedom camping.Electrical/Lighting: Solar power and a leisure battery keep you self-sufficient off-grid, with lighting throughout the living area to see you through the evenings.Type of Heating: An electric heater is available as an optional add-on at the time of booking, perfect for keeping things cosy on cooler nights.Outside: An awning gives you shade and shelter for relaxing outdoors. Outdoor chairs, a table and an outdoor shower can all be added at the time of booking.Conversion Story
Kōtare is the latest addition to Stephen and Suzanne's beautiful Quirky camper family. Named after the kōtare, New Zealand's native kingfisher, she takes her cue from a bird as striking as it is at home wherever it lands, all vivid teal-blues and warm, sandy tones, patient and easygoing and never happier than when out exploring the coast and countryside. Much like her namesake, Kōtare is calm, characterful and ready for adventure. "We had so much fun bringing the colours of the kōtare to life in this one, and we hope she becomes your home from home as you discover this beautiful country. Have fun out there." Stephen & Suzanne xLong Booking Discount: The following long booking discounts apply to this camper:
- 14–20 hire days: 5% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 21–27 hire days: 10% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 28+ hire days: 15% rental discount (applied automatically)Insurance & Protection Plans: Every booking includes fully comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance as standard. You can also choose to upgrade your protection plan to reduce your excess and security deposit:- Ready Traveller - included at no extra cost. Fully comprehensive insurance with 24/7 roadside assistance. $3,500 excess per damage event and a $2,000 security deposit, with tyre and windscreen repair costs up to the excess amount.- Relaxed Traveller - $25 per day. Everything in Ready Traveller, plus a reduced excess of $500 per damage event and a lower security deposit of $500. Tyres and windscreens are not covered, but your liability is limited to the $500 excess.- Carefree Traveller - $29 per day. Our most comprehensive and popular plan. $0 excess, $0 security deposit, and full cover for tyre and windscreen repair or replacement.
Kōtare is the latest addition to Stephen and Suzanne's beautiful Quirky camper family. Named after the kōtare, New Zealand's native kingfisher, she takes her cue from a bird as striking as it is at home wherever it lands, all vivid teal-blues and warm, sandy tones, patient and easygoing and never happier than when out exploring the coast and countryside. Much like her namesake, Kōtare is calm, characterful and ready for adventure. "We had so much fun bringing the colours of the kōtare to life in this one, and we hope she becomes your home from home as you discover this beautiful country. Have fun out there." Stephen & Suzanne xLong Booking Discount: The following long booking discounts apply to this camper:
- 14–20 hire days: 5% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 21–27 hire days: 10% rental discount (applied automatically)
- 28+ hire days: 15% rental discount (applied automatically)Insurance & Protection Plans: Every booking includes fully comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance as standard. You can also choose to upgrade your protection plan to reduce your excess and security deposit:- Ready Traveller - included at no extra cost. Fully comprehensive insurance with 24/7 roadside assistance. $3,500 excess per damage event and a $2,000 security deposit, with tyre and windscreen repair costs up to the excess amount.- Relaxed Traveller - $25 per day. Everything in Ready Traveller, plus a reduced excess of $500 per damage event and a lower security deposit of $500. Tyres and windscreens are not covered, but your liability is limited to the $500 excess.- Carefree Traveller - $29 per day. Our most comprehensive and popular plan. $0 excess, $0 security deposit, and full cover for tyre and windscreen repair or replacement.
Quick summary
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Unlock New Zealand's freedom camping in Kōtare, your self-sufficient, solar-powered home.
Enjoy unique native-inspired style and off-grid comfort with a full kitchen and toilet.
Solar power and self-contained certification empower extended, worry-free adventures.
This pet-friendly, automatic van ensures stress-free, stylish exploration for all.
2019 Other Other
Length
5 m
5 m
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Sleeps
2
2
Seatbelts
3
3
Sleeping arrangements
1 bed
Full bed
1
1
Host add-ons
Camping Chairs x 2
Carefree Traveller Insurance
Electric heater
Outdoor Table
Ready Traveller Insurance
Relaxed Traveller Insurance
Kōtare
Dates
Features
2019 Other Other
- Sleeps 2
- 3 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 25 L
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic transmission
- Gray water: 25 L
- Sleeps 2
- 3 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 25 L
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic transmission
- Gray water: 25 L
Amenities
- Toilet
- Outside shower
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Solar
- Audio inputs
- Radio
- Bluetooth
- Toilet
- Outside shower
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Solar
- Audio inputs
- Radio
- Bluetooth
Location
Auckland, AUK • Exact location provided after booking
Auckland, AUK • Exact location provided after booking
Rules and policies
• Get a windscreen chip? Get it filled… Quirky will pay
• Pay all road tolls, parking fines and other fines/penalties incurred
• Don’t go off-roading, drive on a beach or on the forbidden unsealed roads
• Don’t smoke inside the vehicle
• Return the vehicle with a full fuel tank (or same-as-pick-up level)
• Return the vehicle with toilet and grey water tanks emptied
Please refer to our website FAQs or Booking Conditions for more information
• Get a windscreen chip? Get it filled… Quirky will pay
• Pay all road tolls, parking fines and other fines/penalties incurred
• Don’t go off-roading, drive on a beach or on the forbidden unsealed roads
• Don’t smoke inside the vehicle
• Return the vehicle with a full fuel tank (or same-as-pick-up level)
• Return the vehicle with toilet and grey water tanks emptied
Please refer to our website FAQs or Booking Conditions for more information
- 3 PM start time
11 AM end time - Pet friendly
- Music festival friendly
- Tailgating friendly
- No smoking
- Mileage: No mileage included
- No generator
Cancellation: Strict
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