Q
Free Camping
( South Island - Rental Campervans and Motorhomes)
Hi I'm wanting to do a trip in a campervan later this year around the South Island. Am I able to park away from the road at night and sleep there in my van? or do I have to go to designated places?
A 1
We suggest that you camp in designated areas, because freedom camping is frowned upon in New Zealand, and many areas have bylaws against the practice, enabling enforcement officers to issue instant fines, and force you to move on to appropriate areas.
Freedom camping has been in the media a lot in recent times, with the main concern being that freedom campers have been spoiling New Zealand's clean green environment by dumping rubbish and human waste, rather than using appropriate facilities.
This has been causing ill feeling amongst the locals.
