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Tarbi

Garden Suburb, NSW

Rental type:

Motorhome

Berth:

Sleeps 2

Hire type:

Drive

Pet Policy:
Not Pet friendly
If you're looking for the most memorable adventure and head-turning dream ride, you've found it here! Our Retro RV "Tarbi" is a perfectly modified, automatic Kombi motorhome. It has the reliability of a modern, late model, fuel injected, Subaru engine, coupled with that stunning, vintage look from yesteryear! Our Kombi has been lovingly restored, set on an original Kombi Chassis. It has been retro fitted with a bespoke joinery kitchen including a mini-bar fridge, super comfy full size double bed, solar panels, USB ports, mood and reading lights, large scale windows with black out blinds and when powered up at site they have reverse cycle air- con and heating (240V only) so you are cool in summer and warm in winter. Absolutely no compromise here! You'll LOVE it!

The important stuff

  • Minimum hirer age is 25 years
  • Valid full licence required to drive
  • Sleeps 2 inside the van
  • Van has automatic transmission
  • Van has 2 seat belts
  • Van is 4.88 m (16 feet) long and 3.1 m (10.2 feet) high
  • 3 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Garden Suburb
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Off road is not allowed

About the motorhome

Make
VolksWagen
Model
Kombi
Year
1976
Length
16.00 ft
Height
3.10 m
Berths
2 internal
Seatbelts
2
Fuel type
Petrol
Fuel consumption
8.40 L/100km

Amenities

  • Air conditioner
  • Awning
  • Basic pantry
  • Camping table and chairs
  • Coffee and tea
  • Coffee machine
  • Cutlery and plates
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Heating
  • Reversing camera
  • Solar panels
  • Stereo
  • Tv
  • Annex
  • Bbq
  • Bike rack
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas bottle
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Satellite tv
  • Shower & toilet
  • Wheelchair access

Linen

  • Linen included

Safety Information

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Smoke detector
  • Gps tracker

Location

Daniel 's Motorhome is located in Garden Suburb, NSW.

Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.


Availability

November to December 2025

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Additional information

FROM $180.00 PER DAY (low season) Situated in the Hunter Region, on the east coast of NSW, between Central Coast, Hunter Valley Wineries and nestled between stunning Lake Macquarie and picturesque Nelson Bay, Newcastle oozes natural beauty and rich history. Marvel at the jaw-dropping panoramic vistas Newcastle region has to offer. It is surrounded by golden sand beaches, ocean baths, a breath-taking coastline, vibrant lakes and a stunning foreshore full of vibrant eateries. By day you'll love our beaches, surf, brunch, cafes and coffee. By night our restaurants, food, drink, bars and live music. Newcastle is the epicentre of the Hunter Region and is less than an hours drive from the beautiful Hunter Valley wineries, World Heritage Barrington Tops, and whale watching at Port Stephens. Enjoy the lifestyle that Lake Macquarie has to offer, lakeside walks, bike rides, kayaking, paddle boarding and a new ferry service. If you enjoy bush walks, unwind and explore the bush trails at Glenrock State Conservation Area, that lead to Glenrock lagoon, Burwood beach and beyond. Newcastle is only 2 hours from Sydney, there's so much to explore! "Tarbi" will pleasantly surprise and captivate you with his charm and reliability: -AUTOMATIC -Reconditioned EJ25, 2.5L Subaru engine -New suspension, Steering and Brakes -Blue Tooth Stereo -Wonderboom 2 Portable Bluetooth speaker -TV/DVD -Retro Wall Fan -Portable Camping Butane Canister Stove -Super comfy double bed with luxe bedding -Cooking facilities -Delonghi Coffee pod machine -complimentary tea, coffee, sugar -SMEG electric kettle -SMEG longslot toaster -kettle for camping stove -3.5m awning -internal blinds and fly screens -2 x Camping chairs -Camping table -Large picnic rug -Card games and books -internal fairy lights -Solar power or Main electricity connectivity -pots, pans, chopping board, tea towels, bowls, plates, cutlery, placemats -salt, pepper, olive oil spray, -cleaning products You're going to love our Tarbi as much as we do and we would love to keep him in the best condition for others to enjoy. Please follow our guidelines: *Strictly NO pets *NO smoking of any substance *All cutlery, dishes, cups, pots and pans must be cleaned and stored correctly. Please empty all bins and take all rubbish with you. Failure will incur a $99.00 cleaning fee * Return with a FULL tank of UNLEADED petrol (NO E10) or $50.00 fee and fuel cost will apply. Tarbi is NOT an off-road vehicle. As per insurance conditions, travel is permitted on well maintained access roads less than 10 kilometres in length that are used for access to recognised camping grounds. Any damage from off-road usage will be at the cost of the hirer. We hope you have a wonderful time away! Stay safe and have fun! Please share your journey @retrorvnewcastle #retrorvnewcastle #retrorv


Hiring rules

  • * NO smoking of any substance
  • * NO drinking or drug driving
  • * NO pets of any kind
  • * ALL dishes, glasses, pots and pans must be cleaned, failure to do this will result in a $99.00 cleaning fee
  • * Minimum delivery fee is $50.00
  • * Awning must be packed away before bad weather arises
  • * Please keep the Kombi in a clean, tidy and in a respectable condition.
  • * Return with a FULL tank of UNLEADED PETROL (NO E10 FUEL TO BE USED)
  • * Please take all of your rubbish with you.
  • * Tarbi our Kombi motorhome is NOT an off road vehicle and you are not covered by insurance on unsealed roads so please stay on the bitumen.
  • * Hirer must be 25 years of age or older, with full license.
  • * Kilometre limits. You can drive as much and as far as you like. However there is a fee for excess km's. Tarbi comes with a complimentary 100 km per day which is included in the hire price, however, anything over 100km per day average is 30c per km. Eg: 5 day hire comes with a complimentary 500 km.
  • * INCIDENT If any engine lights come on the dashboard, pull over immediately. Take a photo of the dashboard and call Daniel on 0415 888 089. (text the photo of the dash straight away).
  • * EMERGENCY: If an accident occurs, get off the road, stay safe, call Camplify on 1300 416 133 they call the NRMA. (Please inform us at this point too).
  • Hirer must be 25 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $160.00 per day
Service fee
$75.00
Delivery fee
$2.50 per km

Cancellations

Strict

  • Cancel earlier than 45 days before the start of the booking and receive a full credit. Refunds available upon request (less any admin fees) and may take up to 30 days to process.
  • Cancel between 45 and 20 days before the start of booking and receive a 90% credit. Booking fees will not be credited.
  • Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of booking will not be eligible for any credit or refund.

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19 reviews

4.9
  • Duncan
    5.0

    Fantastic time at Old Bar Beach Festival joining in the Kombi parade

  • Nicole
    5.0

    We had the best time. The communication with Daniel was fantastic and the handover was a breeze. Tarbi was exactly as described. It had all the things required and had the best sleep I've had in ages. Super comfy. Thank you for sharing and allowing us to create memories on an adventure we will never forget. Cannot wait for our next booking.

  • Melodie
    5.0

    Tarbi has everything for a comfortable & easy holiday adventure. So tidy & with all the little touches taken care of like tea, coffee , chairs, tableeven a book to read! The bed is so comfy, inside there is plenty of room to relax & enjoy if the weather is not your friend. Highly recommend a trip in Tarbi, slow down, relax & enjoy the ride!

  • Eddie Junior
    5.0

    Van was awesome. Daniel is super chill. Stayed around locally, but still had a great time. Would do it again.

  • Eric
    4.8

    Great for a simple getaway. Take your time & enjoy the journey! It has everything you need. Air conditioning is great Cosy on rainy days, with movies included! They have thought of everything


About the owner

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Owned by Daniel Member since December 2021
19 reviews