The Best Family 4 Berths in New Zealand

Finding a 4 Berth motorhome is tricky business, especially if you're traveling with children. The problem involves the placement of child seats in the rear seats, which are usually set up in the back of the vehicle. This makes attending to the children difficult for the adults, who would need to get out of the driver's cab just to reach the main cabin. Also, the configurations of most 4Berths moves much of the weight in the rear, causing it to bounce more while driving, so younger children may get carsick if seated in the far end.

Luckily, there are a few 4Berth campervans that seem to be specifically designed for traveling families. Although all of our motorhomes are highly recommended for their own special features, here are the best options for your family of four.

The Condo (Applicable to AUS, NZ and International Clients)

Available In: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown

Child Seats: Yes ($40)

The Condo is a hardy little green machine that can seat up to 5 passengers, since it has 3 seat belts in the driver's cabin and 2 in the rear. There's enough space to sleep 2 adults and 3 children, or up to 4 adults. And although it doesn't have an internal shower and toilet, an external portable toilet cassette is provided with the rental.

Best Feature(s):

The rear seats are conveniently located behind the driver's cab, in the middle of the vehicle. There is also a 15" flat screen TV and DVD player to keep the children entertained while you travel. Get A Quote For The Condo Now!

Best Feature(s): 

The Happy 4 is the most affordable self-contained 4Berth campervan in New Zealand that has the dinette in the middle of the vehicle. You can compare motorhome rates by entering your travel details into the Quote Calculator on the top right side of the page, or Get A Quote For The Happy 4 Now!

The 4Berth GEM (Applicable to AUS, NZ and International Clients)

Available In: Auckland, Christchurch, Picton and Wellington

Child Seats: Yes ($31) or FREE in All-Inclusive Package

The GEM is an ideal motorhome for families with smaller children who want to travel in comfort and peace. You have easy access to the little ones, whose child seats are fitted directly behind the driver's cabin and you can let them watch their favorite shows on the LED DVD player.

Best Feature(s):

One way rentals are not a problem; Pacific Horizon, the motorhome rental company that provides the GEM, has 4 depot locations around New Zealand. The one way fees are also waived when you take the All Inclusive package. Get A Quote For The 4Berth Gem Now!

The Platinum 4 Beach (Applicable to AUS, NZ and International Clients)

Available In: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown

Child Seats: Yes ($36) or FREE in All-Inclusive Package

The Platinum 4 Beach can be fitted with up to 2 baby or 2 booster seats in the rear forward-facing seats in the main living area. Unlike most 4 Berths, the rear seats are directly behind the driver's cabin so the children are only an arm's length away.

.Best Feature(s):

In addition to the rear seats being close to the driver's cabin, the seats in the driver's cab can swivel so you can attend to the children more intimately. There is also an LCD Screen with DVD Player mounted on one side of the living area to keep the little travelers entertained. Get A Quote For The Platinum 4 Beach Now!

Here are a few things to remember when looking for holiday parks; it's always best to check if the park is “child-friendly” or “kid-friendly”, as this would mean that the premises are best for youngsters. Try to make early reservations on your holiday park stay, especially during the high season. MyDriveHoliday has an extensive listing of Holiday Parks in the North Island as well as the South Island.