Looking after the places we love.
We travel for the coastlines, forests and mountains, and we want them to stay that way. Honesty is one of our values, so this page only includes what we can back up. Where we're still working something out, we say so.
Honest about where we are
Our brands were started by people who love the outdoors, so caring for it isn't a side project. It's part of how we want to travel. We're at the start of putting this into words and numbers. Our approach is simple:
- Only make claims we can back up, and share our progress honestly, including what we haven't done yet.
- Help our travellers enjoy New Zealand and Australia responsibly, with clear, practical guidance.
- Look for better, simpler ways to run our fleets and depots with less impact.
On the road
We keep our campervans modern and well maintained, because a well-looked-after van is a safer, more reliable one. Here's what we do today:
- Vehicles: Elements RV World runs modern, well-maintained campervans. In New Zealand, TREK Campers' rentals are fully serviced, and the campers TREK sells have travelled before. Each one is prepared and inspected, with a new WOF, before its next trip.
- What's on board: Elements RV World vans come with linen, cutlery, crockery and cooking gear already on board, so there's nothing to buy and throw away at the end of your trip.
Community support
Our teams live and travel in the places our customers visit.
- If you run a local group or event and think we could help, email us at info@vintriagroup.com.
Responsible travel
A few simple habits make a big difference. Here's the guidance we share with our travellers.
In New Zealand
- Make the Tiaki Promise. Tiaki means to care for people, place and culture. While travelling in New Zealand, the Tiaki Promise asks you to care for land, sea and nature, treading lightly and leaving no trace; to travel safely, showing care and consideration for all; and to respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind.
- Know the freedom camping rules. Freedom camping on public land is generally only allowed in vehicles certified as self-contained, unless a site is set aside for non-self-contained vehicles, and local council bylaws can restrict or ban it. Since 7 June 2026, only vehicles with a green warrant are recognised as self-contained. Always check the rules for the area before you stop for the night. Campgrounds and holiday parks are always an option.
- Use dump stations. Empty toilet cassettes and waste-water tanks only at proper dump stations, never on the roadside or into drains.
- Take your rubbish with you and recycle where you can.
- Drive with care. Allow extra time, pull over safely to let traffic pass, and check road and weather conditions before you go.
- Elements RV World's New Zealand campervans are certified self-contained and carry the green self-containment warrant. Before you freedom camp, check the local rules for where you plan to stay.
- TREK Campers' Medium and Large rental campers in New Zealand are certified self-contained with a green warrant. The Budget Camper isn't, so plan to stay at campgrounds or holiday parks with it.
In Australia
- Camp where it's allowed. Camping rules vary by state, council and park. Check local signs and rules, and use campgrounds, caravan parks or designated sites.
- Use dump points for toilet and waste water, and take your rubbish to the next bin or town.
- Watch for wildlife, especially around dawn and dusk, and drive to the conditions.
- Respect Country. Follow local guidance at culturally significant sites.
Keeping this page honest
We don't have published sustainability targets, and we won't invent any. When something changes, we'll update this page and tell you plainly.
Last updated: November 2026
Questions or ideas? Email us at info@vintriagroup.com.
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