Waka Campa vs Star RV
A side-by-side look at Waka Campa and Star RV — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your New Zealand trip best.
At a Glance
Waka Campa
Star RV
Founded
2019 in Auckland, French-founded and still held by the sole founding director
2012
Headquarters
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand (THL Group)
Fleet size
Four models: three age tiers of one design, plus the Outrider (fleet vehicle count not published)
3 models
Pickup
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Waka Campa and Star RV operate fleets tailored to conditions in New Zealand. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Waka Campa fleet
Budget over bodywork
Explorer Saver
A newer HiAce for four
Explorer · Explorer Neo
Up to three people, heat without mains power
Outrider
Star RV fleet
Couples and solo travellers
Polaris 2-Berth
Families and groups of four
Polaris 4-Berth
Large families and groups
Polaris 6-Berth
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Waka Campa
Star RV
Sleeping
Pillows and bed linen on every model; the three Explorers sleep four adults and a child on two double beds, the Outrider three adults on a double and a single
Linen, pillows, duvets and towels included on every Polaris model
Cooking
2-burner gas hob, kitchen sink, pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kettle, coffee plunger
Two-burner gas cooker, microwave, sink, full kitchen kit included
Cooling
Fridge freezer on all models
Fridge on every model: 90 L on the Polaris 2, 130 L on the Polaris 4 and 6
Heating
Diesel heater on the Outrider; an electric heater on the three Explorers
The Explorers' heater needs a 230 V mains hookup and does not run on the house battery
Fan heater available as an addon extra
Power
150W solar panel, rechargeable house battery, 240V hookup, USB charging ports
12 V interior lighting, USB charging ports throughout, 240 V campground hookup
Water
Fresh and grey water tanks and a fixed flush toilet on every model, listed as certified self-contained under the latest regulations
The three Explorers have an outdoor shower only; the Outrider has an indoor cold shower
Water filter, indoor shower and toilet on every model: 90 L fresh and 60 L grey on the Polaris 2, 82 L and 82 L on the Polaris 4 and 6; Star RV says every vehicle carries a green self-containment certificate
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Waka Campa
No cancellation data available.
Star RV
No cancellation data available.
Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Waka Campaif…
- •You value self-contained campervans at three depots, from one hiace design to a three-berth outrider
Choose Star RVif…
- •You value premium motorhomes on the jucy booking platform
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