Maui vs Campervan Village
A side-by-side look at Maui and Campervan Village — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Maui
Campervan Village
Founded
1982, per the brand's own site; acquired by parent company thl in 1988
2016; part of the same corporate group as Wicked Campers (founded 2000)
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand (Australian operations run through thl's shared network)
Brisbane
Fleet size
Six models across the fleet (vehicle count not published)
Eight model lines, entry-level car-camper to 4x4 adventure camper (vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Maui and Campervan Village operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Maui fleet
Two adults, an optional child berth, guaranteed young
Ultima · Ultima Plus
Four people, a full indoor lounge
Cascade · Beach
Six people, the largest two layouts
Sunset · River
Campervan Village fleet
One or two people, a few nights only
Budget Mini-Camper · Mystery Machine · Aventus 2
Longer trips wanting solar power
Johnny Feelgood · Alice Chillgood
Unsealed roads and remote routes
Grip 4x4 · Desert Sands 4x4 · D5 4X4 Adventure Camper
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Maui
Campervan Village
Sleeping
Bedding included on all motorhomes
Mattress provided but no bedding — sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels must be brought by the renter
Bedding add-on available only on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 Adventure Camper and Desert Sands 4x4; linen packs may be available at some depots
Cooking
Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, pots, pans, cutlery and sink on all models
Portable gas cooker, cutlery, utensils, pots, pans and a rear kitchen with sink on most campervans
Cooling
Fridge-freezer and front-cab air conditioning on all models
Esky/ice box or fridge depending on model
Equipment varies widely: Mystery Machines and Aventus have a 20 L esky; Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood and D5 have a 20 L fridge drawer; Grip has a 45 L compressor fridge; Desert Sands has a 38 L compressor fridge; Budget Mini-Camper has neither
Heating
Reverse-cycle air conditioning/heating in the living area on every model in the fleet
Runs off 240 V mains only, so it does nothing on an unpowered site
No model in the fleet carries a heater and no vehicle has 240 V mains hookup
Power
Dual battery with 240 V hookup on all models
12 V charging ports and USB on most campervans; 300 W solar panel on Johnny Feelgood, Alice Chillgood, D5 and Desert Sands
No 240 V mains hookup on any model; Budget Mini-Camper has no charging ports
Water
Toilet and shower on every model in the fleet
Rear kitchen with sink and tap on most campervans; water tank on Grip (50 L) and Desert Sands (70 L)
No toilet or shower on any Australian model — the fleet is not self-contained
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Maui
Cancellation feeNo fee 61+ days before pickup. Inside that: A$250 flat (60–31 days), 20% of the rental (30–7 days), 50% (6 days or less), or the full rental on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Campervan Village
Free cancellation (744h notice)Free cancellation 31+ days before pickup. Inside that: 10% (minimum A$150) at 30–15 days, 20% (minimum A$250) at 14–7 days, 50% (minimum A$400) at 6–1 days, or the full rental for a no-show or same-day cancellation. Credit card fee is non-refundable.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Mauiif…
- •You value guaranteed-young fleets that never leave sealed roads
Choose Campervan Villageif…
- •You value entry-level to off-road campers, with no bedding included
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