Rent Charly for your South Island Winter adventure!

Catch Charly in Christchurch from July to October 2026, ready to roll towards Tekapo, Arrowtown, Wānaka, and beyond.

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*All bookings for Charly between 1/07/26 - 31/10/26 will require collection from Linwood, Christchurch. All standard booking terms and fees apply.

Charly comes ready for your South Island adventure with a Diesel heater, gas and electric hot water system!

*Please note: Snow chains do not come with the vehicle. Driving on roads that require snow chains is prohibited.

CHARLY the Campervan

Hire New Zealand's first wheelchair accessible motorhome!

Accessible 4-berth campervan for hire

Brand new, CHARLY the Campervan is a 4-berth campervan with a custom-built interior for an accessible adventure that is all about the fun and not the logistics!

This exciting new wheelchair accessible motorhome is spacious with a well-equipped kitchen, a two-burner gas cooker, large fridge and hydraulic lift access.

Fully self-contained it has an accessible shower and toilet, electric mobility sofa bed, place for the wheelie upfront in the drivers cab making it perfect for family road trips or exploring New Zealand with friends.

The rental is $488.75 (incl. GST) a night for a minimum of 5 nights.

A bond/excess of $3,000.00 will be required to confirm the booking either by depositing into our bank account or as a credit card hold. This bond/excess is refundable after 28 days of the rental’s conclusion, providing no other costs are incurred by the hirer.

A cleaning fee of $200.00 (incl. GST) is required for each booking.

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Accessible features

Wheelchair upfront

Standing hoist on request

Hydraulic lift access (400kg)

Hand controls

Accessible bathroom

Left foot accelerator

Electric mobility sofa bed

Anchor points and Ezi-lock

Vehicle features

  • 4 x seatbelts

  • Certified Self Contained

  • 2 Burner Gas Cooktop

  • Range hood

  • Shower & Toilet

  • 180L Fridge

  • Sink

  • Hydraulic room extension

  • 240L Fresh Water

  • 240L Grey Water

  • Diesel Heater

  • Microwave

  • Gas and Electric Hot Water System

  • Cruise Control

  • Hydraulic levelling system

  • Fusion Radio

  • Kiwi Lite Satellite dish

Extras included

  • Option to add passenger seat

  • 2x children’s chairs available on request

  • Linen & Bedding & Towels

  • Cutlery & Dinnerware

  • Knives, Scissors, Grater

  • Can Opener, Peeler

  • Measuring Jug & Frying Pan

  • Wooden Spoon, Tongs, Spatula

  • Mixing Bowls, Sieve & Chopping Boards

  • Gas Kettle & Steamer

  • Selection of tea, coffee, salt, pepper

  • Selection of bathroom amenities

  • Selection of cleaning equipment

  • Fire extinguisher

  • Deck chairs x 2 and camping table

  • KiwiCash digital key

Reviews of Charly

What it's like to travel New Zealand in Charly, from people who have been there and done that.

FEATURED REVIEW

Kimberly Graham · Grab Your Wheels

“Would we travel in Charly again?
Yes, absolutely.”

Accessible-travel reviewer Kimberly Graham took Charly on a Northland road trip with her son Finlay. Finlay uses a powerchair and travels with a shower commode and mobile hoist. Kimberly set out to test Charly at the complex end of disability. She has written a full review of her experience on her website grabyourwheels.nz

What I particularly like about Charly is that accessibility isn't limited to getting through the door. Thought has gone into what a wheelchair user might actually want to do once they are inside.

The design isn’t just about transporting someone who uses a wheelchair; it is trying to give that person as much involvement and independence in the campervan experience as possible.

Raymond Dufton with Charly the wheelchair accessible campervan. Charly parked up during Raymond Dufton's rental. Inside Charly during Raymond Dufton's rental.

“The Catwalk Trust has achieved a remarkable milestone with Charly, NZ's first fully accessible rental motorhome, empowering individuals with freedom and independence. Not only is it effortless to drive and use, but I highly recommend it and look forward to hiring it again. Charly offers exceptional value, providing a completely self-contained space that unlocks limitless exploration opportunities throughout NZ. You only need to bring your clothes and food to start your journey with Charly.”

Raymond Dufton

Marcella and Reto with Charly on their New Zealand trip. Map of Marcella and Reto's 4,875 kilometre route around New Zealand in Charly.

“Marcella & Reto finished up their rental in Charly travelling for 35 days & 4875 kilometers. A well travelled Swiss couple that where very impressed with New Zealand & Charly.”

Marcella and Reto

Yashlin in his power wheelchair in the front of Charly. Charly parked up on Yashlin and Dhinashree's trip. Scenery from Yashlin and Dhinashree's trip in Charly.

“Since transitioning into a power wheelchair, we were unable to travel large distances like we used, Charly the campervan gave us the opportunity to explore further afield. Charly was so comfortable and Yashlin thoroughly enjoyed being in the front seat, this is rare for a person in a power wheelchair. He enjoyed looking out at the scenery from the front seat without obstructions. These are little things that able bodied people take for granted. Being able to get out and about is uplifting and therapeutic for Yashlin and we are grateful to have had this opportunity with Charly.”

Dhinashree

More from Charly’s travellers

Did you know that by renting CHARLY you’re also giving back?

60% of the rental fees will be donated to The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Research Trust and The New Zealand Spinal Trust to support critical research and advocacy for spinal cord injuries.

Explore CHARLY

Sophia Malthus, Ambassador for Catwalk, catches up with Euan Philpot from Milner Mobility and gives us her review on CHARLY the Campervan.

Driver cab

  • Sure Grip’s FeatherLite hand controls

  • Wheelchair upfront!

  • Option to add passenger seat

  • Tie-downs or Ezi-lock

  • Easy to transfer

  • Spacious for wheelchair

Interior

  • Accessible bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Tons of storage

  • User friendly kitchen

  • Full kitchen

  • This new hydraulic lift has a weight rating of 400kg

    Hydraulic lift access

  • Double bed

  • Automatic sofa bed

  • Queen size bed overhead

Exterior

  • Shower & Gas Points

  • Gas bottle

  • Grey water tank

  • Power

  • This new hydraulic lift has a weight rating of 400kg

    Hydraulic lift access

Dimensions

  • Dimensions

  • Dock Placement

  • Bed out

  • Hoist out

  • Awning out

Learn more about the origin of CHARLY and our partners who made it all possible!

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Frequently asked questions

  • You are able to drive this campervan if you have a current class 1 driving license of your country of residence. If you are not a NZ resident and have been in NZ for over a year you must apply for a NZ driver’s license and are not eligible to drive this campervan until you have one. If your driver’s license is not in English you must get it translated in NZ at AA or NZTA before you are able to hire and drive this campervan.

    I’m a wheelie, can I drive it?

    If you’re a para that can transfer and have a current class 1 license, Yes.

  • How are the wheelies fitted up front?

    There is an ezi-lock for those with an ezi-lock on their chair or tie-downs like taxis have.

    Do you have hand control options?

    Yes, contact us directly with your preferred hand control.

  • There is a queen size bed that sleeps two in the overhead/luten, and there is a ready-made fold out couch that is double size that sleeps two. This ready-made fold out couch would best accommodate the wheelchair occupant. It is designed to sleep four and legally you can have four people in it when on the road.

  • Two if one is the driver, one if the driver is ablebodied.

  • KiwiCash is a smart way of payment for access to services and campsites around NZ. Your KiwiCash key identifies you and connect to your online KiwiCash account. This allows you to make secure, easy payments for services with a tap of your key on any KC PODS. Online account can be created on the app or via www.kiwicash.nz

  • Travel insurance (always worthwhile even when travelling domestically – leave one copy of your policy at home and take one copy with you)

    Driver's License

    Mobile phone & charger

    Sunscreen – a must have in NZ

    Beach towels

    Small BBQ

    Torch – always comes in handy at a campground

    First aid kit

    Bathroom toiletries

    Appropriate clothing for the season

  • Thank you for choosing to stay in CHARLY, we hope you have had a great adventure.

    Please return your campervan at your confirmed drop off time with the following having been completed:

    Please make sure your fuel tank and LPG bottle is full* before you return your campervan. The fuel gauge must register as full and you must leave a receipt for the LPG bottle in the front seat showing that it has been filled within the last 24 hours. Additional charges will apply if this hasn’t been done. [*For an additional charge we can fill the gas bottle, just let us know at drop off.]

    Empty the grey (waste) water and toilet at an authorised dump point found at most campgrounds prior to drop off.

    All kitchen equipment including cutlery and crockery is required to be returned clean.

    All used bed linen and used towels to be removed and left on the bathroom floor.

  • The campervan pick up and drop off location is from our Showroom in Mount Wellington, Auckland. If it is required for the vehicle to be delivered or picked up from any other location additional fees will be incurred.

  • Please allow a minimum of 7 days in advance to book in your trip with us.

  • As a general rule we do not allow pets unless agreed by prior arrangement.

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