LyLo Road Trips
Say hi to LyLo Road Trips, the pop-up.
Here for a good time, not a long time.
Your invite to kick up some dust and embrace the freedom of the open road. Your ticket to venture far, go slow and find out a million local secrets along the way. LyLo Road Trips is wandering without limits.
This trip’s the playlist you’ll keep coming back to – because the best stories are those in motion.
So, pack your bags, rally the crew and ride wherever the south-west wind takes you. You’ve got nowhere to be but anywhere.
Next stop: Anywhere
Windows down, tunes blasting, sunset-bound. Forget staying still, we’re chasing horizons.
No check-in needed – just a full tank, good mates and a gem around every bend. We’re talking glaciers, volcanic craters, secluded beaches, alpine lakes and all that good stuff.
Need more info? Email us at [email protected]
Campervan Features
Whip up your favourite meals with a single induction cooktop inside the van. Keep your snacks and drinks icy cold in the 130L fridge with icebox.
A portable cassette toilet, certified for freedom camping, plus 36L fresh and grey water tanks mean you’re good to go off-grid. We’ve added a sink and cold water tap for easy clean-ups.
Your slide out double bed (linen included) is exactly what you need after a day of adventure and comfortably sleeps two. Pull down the curtains to keep things private.
Fire up the 2-burner gas cooker and get cooking under the open sky. Gas canisters? Sorted. Plus, a chill box for your cold stuff or extra storage for your gear. All the essentials – pots, pans, plates, cutlery – are packed and ready to go.
LED strip lighting, heaps of storage and power and phone charging points – because comfort and convenience matter.
A touchscreen tablet puts lights, power and water level monitoring at your fingertips. Simple, smart and stress-free.
Stay charged with a lithium house battery and inverter system – up to 48 hours off-grid, engine recharge and camping ground plug-in options.
Kick back in two outdoor chairs, stash your gear on roof racks and rinse off with the handy rear hose and spray attachment.
Whip up your favourite meals with a single induction cooktop inside the van. Keep your snacks and drinks icy cold in the 130L fridge with icebox.
A portable cassette toilet, certified for freedom camping, plus 36L fresh and grey water tanks mean you’re good to go off-grid. We’ve added a sink and cold water tap for easy clean-ups.
Your slide out double bed (linen included) is exactly what you need after a day of adventure and comfortably sleeps two. Pull down the curtains to keep things private.
Fire up the 2-burner gas cooker and get cooking under the open sky. Gas canisters? Sorted. Plus, a chill box for your cold stuff or extra storage for your gear. All the essentials – pots, pans, plates, cutlery – are packed and ready to go.
LED strip lighting, heaps of storage and power and phone charging points – because comfort and convenience matter.
A touchscreen tablet puts lights, power and water level monitoring at your fingertips. Simple, smart and stress-free.
Stay charged with a lithium house battery and inverter system – up to 48 hours off-grid, engine recharge and camping ground plug-in options.
Kick back in two outdoor chairs, stash your gear on roof racks and rinse off with the handy rear hose and spray attachment.
Whip up your favourite meals with a single induction cooktop inside the van. Keep your snacks and drinks icy cold in the 130L fridge with icebox.
A portable cassette toilet, certified for freedom camping, plus 36L fresh and grey water tanks mean you’re good to go off-grid. We’ve added a sink and cold water tap for easy clean-ups.
Say hi to your hotel quality double bed (linen included) built for rest for two and with storage underneath. Lay back, relax and pull down the curtains to make things private.
Fire up the 2-burner gas cooker and get cooking under the open sky. Gas canisters? Sorted. Plus, a chill box for your cold stuff or extra storage for your gear. All the essentials – pots, pans, plates, cutlery – are packed and ready to go.
LED strip lighting, heaps of storage and power and phone charging points – because comfort and convenience matter.
A touchscreen tablet puts lights, power and water level monitoring at your fingertips. Simple, smart and stress-free.
Stay charged with a lithium house battery and inverter system – up to 48 hours off-grid, engine recharge and camping ground plug-in options.
Kick back in two outdoor chairs, stash your gear on roof racks or in the underbed storage and rinse off with the handy rear hose and spray attachment.
Whip up your favourite meals with a single induction cooktop inside the van. Keep your snacks and drinks icy cold in the 130L fridge with icebox.
A portable cassette toilet, certified for freedom camping, plus 36L fresh and grey water tanks mean you’re good to go off-grid. We’ve added a sink and cold water tap for easy clean-ups.
Say hi to your hotel quality double bed (linen included) built for rest for two and with storage underneath. Lay back, relax and pull down the curtains to make things private.
Fire up the 2-burner gas cooker and get cooking under the open sky. Gas canisters? Sorted. Plus, a chill box for your cold stuff or extra storage for your gear. All the essentials – pots, pans, plates, cutlery – are packed and ready to go.
LED strip lighting, heaps of storage and power and phone charging points – because comfort and convenience matter.
A touchscreen tablet puts lights, power and water level monitoring at your fingertips. Simple, smart and stress-free.
Stay charged with a lithium house battery and inverter system – up to 48 hours off-grid, engine recharge and camping ground plug-in options.
Kick back in two outdoor chairs, stash your gear on roof racks or in the underbed storage and rinse off with the handy rear hose and spray attachment.
Pick up & drop off locations
Guest Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. You can start in Auckland or Christchurch and finish in the other.
Just note: it depends on availability and one-way fees apply.
No – a full, valid driver’s licence is all you need. Provisional or restricted licences aren’t accepted. If your licence isn’t in English, you’ll need to grab a certified English translation or an International Driving Permit (IDP). Learn more about Driving in New Zealand here.
Yes. To lock in your LyLo Road Trips adventure, a 20% deposit is payable upon confirmation of your booking. The rest is due 30 days before pick-up.
Booking within 31 days? No worries – you’ll just pay the full amount upfront.
Life happens – we get it. If you need to cancel, let us know as soon as you can. Here’s how it works:
- More than 31 days before pick-up: Full refund of your deposit
- 31–15 days before: You’ll pay 25% of hire costs, and we’ll refund 75%
- 14–7 days before: You’ll pay 50%, and we’ll refund 50%
- 6–1 days before: You’ll pay 75%, and we’ll refund 25%
- Within 1 day or no-show: Sorry, no refund
Yes, insurance is included in the hire. There’s a $5,500 excess if something goes wrong, such as damage to the vehicle or in the event of an accident. Want to cut that down? Pick from our Excess Reduction options:
- The Inbetweener: $45 per day (drivers aged 26+ years) or $55 per day (drivers aged 21 – 25 years) drops your excess to $2,500.
- The No Worries: $55 per day (drivers aged 26+ years) or $60 per day (drivers aged 21 – 25 years) takes it all the way down to $0.
Drive happy knowing you’re covered.
We’ve got three easy insurance options to keep your road trip stress-free.
| The No Worries | The Inbetweener | The Standard | ||
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| Cost Per Day | 26 or older | $55 per day | $45 per day | $0 per day |
| 21-25 years | $60 per day | $55 per day | ||
| Excess | $0 | $2,500 | $5,500 | |
| Bond Required* | $0 | $2,500 | $5,500 | |
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| Glass and Tyre Cover | |
No | No | |
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* We’re cash-free, so your bond will be held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card for the duration of your hire. Once your camper comes back with a clean interior, undamaged, and with a full tank of diesel, we’ll release it within 7 days.
If you’re bringing your own cover, here’s what you need to know:
- The Standard insurance cover applies automatically to your booking, which means a $5,500 bond will be held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card for the duration of your hire.
- If there’s any damage, you’ll pay LyLo directly. We’ll give you an invoice so you can claim the cost back from your insurance company.
Just make sure your insurer knows you’re hiring a campervan and check what they cover before you hit the road.
Your LyLo wheels come road trip ready with linen, cutlery and plates, cooking gear (including your first gas canister), tea towels, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and two outdoor chairs. Just pack your clothes, food, toiletries, and towels – and you’re good to go.
Your daily rate includes the standard $5,500 excess, with optional cover to reduce it. You’ll need to return the van with a full tank of diesel and pay Road User Charges based on kilometres travelled. Bonus: extra drivers are free – just share their licence details with us before hitting the road.
Freedom camping is the ultimate Kiwi road trip freebie – you can stay on public land for $0 in some of the country’s most stunning spots. Whilst it’s free of charge, it’s not free of responsibility. Be sure to know the rules and regulations of the local council and Department of Conservation land you will be camping on, and follow the “leave no trace” principle to keep Aotearoa beautiful.
Want to freshen up? Swing by LyLo Auckland or LyLo Christchurch to swap your linen and recharge before hitting the road again.
For all the details and top tips, check out the Responsible Freedom Camping Guide, and download the Roady App for must see places to park and explore.
- Slide out bed: A comfy couch by day, a bed by night. It allows you a walk-through the van from the front kitchen to the back.
- Fixed bed: A permanent bed with a hotel-quality mattress and storage drawer underneath.
If your first choice isn’t available, we’ll swap to the other option so you can still road trip.
Yes – every Lylo campervan has a portable cassette toilet, certified for freedom camping, so you can go whenever nature calls.
Don’t stress – we’ve got you covered. First, reach out to LyLo Support on 0800 427 736 or call, text or WhatsApp 021 796 039. If it’s an emergency, dial 111 for police, fire or ambulance.
If we can’t fix it fast, we’ll guide you through next steps. If the issue is due to driver error, such as keys locked in van or the wrong fuel, the AA will charge you directly between $95 – $165.
Road User Charges (RUC) apply to diesel vehicles in NZ. They’re distance-based fees set by Waka Kotahi to keep the roads in top shape.
For LyLo Road Trips, it works like this:
- $95 for the first 1,000km
- Then $9 per 100km (or part thereof)
We buy these in advance for every van, so you don’t have to stress. When you return, we’ll check your kms and charge your card on file for what you’ve used. Simple as that.
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