Freedom and Wild Camping in New Zealand

They are often in great locations and provide all the services and facilities you need. There are so many free or budget campsites throughout New Zealand.

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You'll love it here. Your Spaceships campervan comes supplied with guides for Department of Conservation DOC campgrounds for the North and the South Island plus information on all the main holiday park and campgrounds in New Zealand.

Freedom Camping in New Zealand

So in answer to your question, can I freedom camp in New Zealand? DOC provides over campsites of which around 50 of them are free camps, so it's best to use these.

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Plus there are so many great campsites run by regional or local councils, volunteers etc that you'll have s and s of campgrounds to choose from. Freedom camping done the right way, is having respect for the beauty of New Zealand and stay at campsites or campgrounds where it is allowed to camp. And yes, these can definitely be in the middle of nowhere. That's what New Zealand is all about, camping in awesome places. Explore and respect New Zealand. Not sure if you can camp somewhere?

Not at all. Roadtripping with a Spaceships campervan means that you are super-flexible. The smart battery system of a Spaceships campervan is self-charging, it charges as you drive. Except for the Rocket as that one doesn't have the smart-battery system. None of the Spaceships campervans can or need to be plugged in at powered campsites.

Driving and camping with a Spaceship is easy. Staying at a powered campsites means that you'll be able to charge your smartphone, laptop, camera or any other gadget you're travelling with. Hiring a mains plug from us could be a good option. You will also get access to proper bathroom facilities with a hot shower! As your Spaceships campervan drives like a regular car, you can go to places big motorhomes can't go. This means you can go to even the remotest DOC campsite, whether free or paid.

And even the paid ones are a cheap option for camping in New Zealand. But you can also mix and match and drive your campervan to any of the many hostels or budget motels in New Zealand. Sometimes it's nice to spend one or two nights there, especially if you plan to visit the sights in a city or town. As you'll save heaps when driving around in a fuel-efficient Spaceship, it's nice to treat yourself to the "luxury" of a hostel or budget motel every once in a while.

Have fun out there exploring New Zealand. There's so much to see and do.

New Zealand Camping Spots

If you require further information on what to see and do talk to your mates at Spaceships. We have a massive amount of knowledge and information on the best operators and activity providers around New Zealand. Just ask any Spaceships crew member, when picking up your vehicle or when making your making.

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The New Zealand Camping Guide

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