Campervans
HubHiring, real costs, freedom camping rules and where to park for the night without a fine. Read the rules guide before you book, because the vehicle you hire decides where you can sleep.
Quick facts
- DOC campsites
- $15 to $20 per adult a night at standard sites
- From our The best campsites in the South Island for campervans and tents guide
Drive times are routing estimates without stops. Prices and rules were checked for each guide; follow the link for the official sources.
Official links: transport, parks and outdoors
All useful linksNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (opens in a new tab)
The official source for road rules, licences, vehicle licensing and state highways.
Department of Conservation (opens in a new tab)
The official home for national parks, tracks, huts, campsites and alerts.
NZTA Journey Planner (opens in a new tab)
Live road conditions, closures, webcams and a journey planner for state highways.
Great Walks (opens in a new tab)
The official Great Walks hub: which tracks they are, when bookings open and what they cost.
Traffic and travel information (opens in a new tab)
Official updates on highway conditions, delays and planned roadworks.
DOC booking system (opens in a new tab)
Book Great Walks, huts, lodges and bookable campsites on the official DOC system.
Visiting drivers (opens in a new tab)
Road rules aimed at visitors, including keep left, one-lane bridges and giving way.
Online bookings explained (opens in a new tab)
What you can book, how far ahead bookings open, and how to change or cancel.
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