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Camping FAQs
Camping FAQs
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- DOC sites: Book through the DOC website or visitor centres
- Holiday parks: Book directly through their websites or phone
- Popular spots fill up fast during summer holidays (December-January)
- Many smaller DOC sites are first-come, first-served Always print or screenshot your booking confirmation
- Simple toilets
- Maybe cold showers
- Sometimes just a water tap
- Basic cooking shelters Holiday Parks offer:
- Hot showers
- Kitchen facilities
- Power hookups
- Sometimes a shop and WiFi
- Often have washing machines
- NZ weather can change quickly
- Always pack a rain jacket
- Bring warm layers even in summer
- Check MetService before going
- Be ready for strong winds
- Summer nights can still be cold
- Consider a tent footprint for wet ground
- Summer holidays (December-January): 6-12 months ahead
- Long weekends: 3-6 months ahead
- School holidays: 2-3 months ahead
- Off-peak times: A few days to weeks
- Some popular spots open bookings in June/July for summer
Freedom camping means:
- Camping on public land that isn’t a campground
- Must have a certified self-contained vehicle
- Not allowed everywhere – check local council rules
- Need to follow strict ‘leave no trace’ rules
- Maximum stay usually 1-2 nights
- Heavy fines if you break the rules