Camping ground and parks listings New Zealand

Where can I camp?

www.camping.org.nz

Please stay in Holiday Parks, Department of Conservation
camping grounds or other designated areas

Where can I camp with my Escape Camper?
1. DOC Campsites	Yes
2. Holiday Parks	Yes
3. Designated camping sites with a toilet	Yes
4. Designated camping sites without a toilet	No

A law has been passed recently which provides local councils the authority to issue infringement notices which will incur an instant fine for illegal camping (generally $200…maybe more). This cost will be the responsibility of the driver so we urge you to consider carefully where you’re camping. Check for ‘no camping’ signs and respect the directives from the local councils. Better yet, stay at one the great campgrounds throughout NZ. They’re cheap (much cheaper than a $200 fine) have great facilities, are safer and you’ll meet other like-minded travellers. Sweet!
If in doubt, assume nothing – always ask here:

Rugby World Cup Camping Facilities

The Rugby World Cup is a huge event for New Zealand and its anticipated nearly 90,000 visitors will be heading this way. Sweet! New Zealand has been planning and preparing for Rugby World Cup for many years and we’re good to go! That preparation includes the development of temporary campsites for campervans and motorhomes in several cities.
So if you anticipate being in any of the cities listed below around ‘game day’, check out the links below to see what parking/camping facilities are available.

Remember, Escape Rentals does not support ‘Freedom Camping’ because there are so many really good camping facilities available throughout New Zealand. But it may pay to pre-book during busy periods like the Rugby World Cup.

Enjoy this wonderful event…and go the All Blacks!

Auckland	Has set up a number of temporary campervan sites.	Auckland’s official visitor information website has a detailed listing of all of the available camping sites, including the temporary ones, during RWC. While you cannot make online bookings directly here the site contains all the information and contact details you need to book your chosen camp site. For more information click here.
Whangarei	Has no plans for temporary accommodation at this stage	The Whangarei i-SITE Visitor Centre will act as point of contact forvisitors looking for a place to stop over. To contact Whangarei i-SITE email: info@whangareinz.com or call +64 9 438 1079.
Hamilton	Has two temporary sites available.	Information about the Claudelands temporary campervan park is available on the Hamilton website click here. Information about the Glenview Club site can be found at www.glenviewclub.co.nz/ To contact Hamilton’s i-SITE email: info@visithamilton.co.nz or call 0800 Hamilton.
Palmerston North	Has a contingency plan if commercial parks become full	The Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Centre will provide information on any temporary accommodation made available. To contact Palmerston North i-SITE email: palmerstonnorth@i-site.org or call +64 6 350 1922
Rotorua	Has a contingency plan if commercial parks become full	Information on any temporary accommodation will be made available on their website: www.rotoruanz.com/RWC2011/ www.rotoruanz.com/transport/campervan-facilities Or Visitors can call the i-SITE on 0800 768 678 (within NZ only) or + 64 7 348 5179 or email isite@rotoruanz.com
Napier	Doesn’t anticipate that it will require any sites.	The Napier i-SITE Visitors’ Centre will act as a point of contact for visitors looking for campervan accommodation during the RWC. To contact Napier’s i-SITE visit: www.napiercity.co.nz or call +64 6 834 1911
Wellington	Has set up a number of temporary campervan sites.	Wellington’s official RWC visitor information website has a detailed listing of all of the available camping sites, including the temporary ones. While you cannot make online bookings directly here the site contains all the information and contact details you need to book your chosen camp site. Click here for more information.
Nelson	At this stage no additional temporary accommodation is intended.	For information about camping in Nelson follow the link below: www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/freedom-camping/
Dunedin	No temporary sites planned, however, there will be a special train service to the games from both Palmerston and Mosgiel for visitors who are interested in staying outside of the city.	The Dunedin City council website will have a dedicated RWC page where information will be published: www.dunedin.govt.nz/visitor-centre In the meantime, customers requiring assistance locating or booking a site can contact the i-SITE Dunedin: Email: visitor.centre@dcc.govt.nz or call +64 3 474 3300
Invercargill	At this stage no additional temporary accommodation is intended, but some may be made available if required.	The Invercargill i-SITE Visitor Centre will provide information on any temporary accommodation made available. To contact Invercargill i-SITE Email: invercargill@i-site.co.nz or call +64 3 218 4415





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