Freedom Camping in
New Zealand

Thousands of tourists visit New Zealand every year to cross a NZ road trip off their bucket list. If you’re dreaming of your own New Zealand campervan trip, you should know that there are places all around where you can camp for free! It’s part of what’s called ‘Freedom Camping’ and is a dream-come-true if you’re a tourist traveling on a budget.

There are some pretty strict regulations on Freedom Camping — you can’t just stop and camp anywhere and your vehicle needs to meet a few standards — so to make your life a little easier, we’ve pulled together these guides with everything you need to know about Freedom Camping in New Zealand. They’ve got all the essential camping regulations, best Freedom Camping road trips, and info on all the best free campsites North Island and South Island have to offer. Don’t forget to check out the latest deals and offers on campervan hire in New Zealand. Enjoy!

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Cooking Pizza in a Campervan

Just because you’re living life on the road doesn’t mean you have to eat poorly. In fact, travelling in a campervan is a great time to get creative with some new recipes. You might be surprised to learn there is a lot you can cook in a campervan – you aren’t limited to just one pot meals or two-minute noodles! Here’s a video to show you how to make pizza in your campervan!

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Cooking Pancakes in a Campervan

Everyone loves pancakes, and what better time to eat them than when you wake up to a view of a beautiful beach or mountain backdrop? Here is a video to show you how to make some delicious apple pancakes while in a campervan.

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