Up to 4 people can be seated in the Beta (belted seating for 4), so perfect for friends that want to share the cost of travel. Two people can sleep inside the Beta campervan: sleep fully inside or extend the bed partially outwards for more space and ventilation.
From $99 per day 
Sleeps 2 The cheapest campervan in the Spaceships range is called the Beta. Although its category name is budget campervan, the features and the vehicle are anything but budget. The price is low, and the features are as you would expect from Spaceships: all cooking and sleeping gear is included so you just need to bring yourself and your luggage and buy some food and drinks.
The Beta standard campervan has belted seating for up to four people, so travel with mates and share the costs of travel. If you’re travelling as a group of 3 or 4, you might want to bring a tent as two people can sleep inside the Beta campervan.
As the Beta standard or budget campervan does have a backseat, up to 4 people can sit in the standard campervan. Travelling together is more fun, right? The backseat is a swivelling backseat that can be turned sideways so you sit back and relax while enjoying the view, after a long day of hiking. A cosy seating area with an amazing view.
The Beta standard campervan has two sliding doors, making it super easy to get into the vehicle, or to get to the storage area which is located under the bed area. Easy as.
You also don’t need to bring any sleeping bags or sheets as the Beta comes fully equipped with all sleeping gear: sheets, duvet and pillows. The same goes for the cooking gear, everything you need to create yummy campervan-cooked meals is included: gas cooker, pans, utensils, plates, cups and cutlery. You just need to add some ingredients, which can be bought from a supermarket close to the Spaceships depots.
The Beta campervan is the first campervan you see when comparing all Spaceships campervan sin New Zealand. It is the most basic model, a standard model. Its price is the lowest of all Spaceships campervans in the New Zealand fleet. Therefore we call the Beta campervan the budget campervan option. It is the cheapest campervan you can find in the Spaceships fleet.
But don’t be fooled by words like budget or cheap. Its price may be low, its features are just as complete as any other Spaceship. And of course, it is well-maintained and cared for by the Spaceships team of mechanics. The only thing that is budget is the price of the Beta campervan. When you book this campervan online, you’ll know you are getting the best deal, actually, Spaceships guarantee it. Travelling in the budget campervan in New Zealand won’t break the bank.
The Beta campervan comes with more items included for free. Of course, the sleeping and cooking gear in included, but also a rear awning. The rear awning is the perfect solution for those warm New Zealand summer or Indian summer nights (December to March). The bed will be partially extended outwards and the rear awning covers it. It’s like sleeping in a tent, but you’re lying on your comfy campervan mattress.
The free Spaceships camping app and the free NZ Frenzy guidebooks will take you to beautiful remote places in New Zealand. Getting off the beaten path is a piece of cake with the Beta, our budget campervan option.
Whether you’re a first time traveller or a fully-fledged grey-nomad there are no limits here. Across roads around New Zealand and Australia, you’ll meet people of all ages loving life as they bounce from place to place living life on the road. Campervans are suitable for those with a thirst for adventure looking to see all the hidden gems along the way. Not sure which Campervan is the best option for you? Let our travel experts help you to find the perfect campervan for you!
It’s common knowledge that New Zealand and Australia can be pretty expensive places to travel. Depending on your spending habits you can make travelling in a campervan as cheap or as expensive as you like.
We find that a campervan is considerably cheaper if you are travelling in a group of two or more compared to booking public transport and paying for accommodation as you go.
In most campervans you combine all your sleeping, travelling and cooking needs into one. This helps cut costs as the overall cost is rolled into one. You will be able to save money especially if you book your travel in peak season far in advance.
If travelling solo you can definitely rent a campervan. You will be able to connect to fellow travellers by staying on campsides and holiday parks along the way.
You will find that both in New Zealand and Australia there are restriction on where you can camp and stay for the night. There is a very useful app called ‘Campermate’ that has all this information available in one spot. If you would like some guidance feel free to ask our team for roadtrip itinerary recommendations.
We recommend that you check out a mix of campsites whilst on your travels. Check out the application campermate to research the different types of campsites and amenities they offer. There are amazing options for every budget. We also recommedn to always be aware of the distance to the next petrol station from your intended campsite so you can make sure you have enough fuel for the journey.
Depending on what style of camper you choose i.e. 2-seater camper car, hi-top or motorhome you’ll see that size matters. The smaller the vehicle, the easier they are to drive. If you’re looking for something that drives like a car then we recommend a 2-seater camper car or a mid-sized hi-top. These come in both manual and automatic transmission and drive just like a normal car.
It is hard to make an exact prediction of how much fuel you will need by just putting in your start and end location into Google Maps. If you would like a good estimation, message our team and we can work it out while also taking all the destinations you want to see into account.
We always recommend pre-booking as many dates as you think you’ll need to reach your destination as extending is always subject to supplier availability. If on your trip though you decide that you’re loving van-life and want to extend then just contact us, we’ll contact the supplier for you and ask if you can extend. Booking with Happy Travels makes life easy. Like, super easy.
If your travel is cancelled due to government implemented travel restrictions then please contact us immediately. We will contact the supplier and cancel your travel. You may request a refund which is subject to supplier terms and conditions. Each supplier’s terms and conditions may vary so it’s important to read these carefully before booking.
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