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    • Land Activities

      • 4WD Adventures

        4WD Adventures

        Get off the highway and onto the grass with good old-fashioned 4wheelin' fun. 4WD tours, quad bikes, off-road, self-drive - 101 ways to satisfy the motorhead within.

      • Bungy Jumping / Swing

        Bungy Jumping / Swing

        Bungy Jump 101:
        Find a beautiful place. Check.
        Build a very tall structure with an elastic cord attached to the top. Check.
        Fix cord to body, and leap.
        Wooooo!

      • Canyoning

        Canyoning

        Canyoning is a mix of land and water travel, descending picturesque canyons on foot (or rear end), ropes and swimming. Born by adrenalin-seekers, the growth in popularity of Canyoning in New Zealand means gentler trips are increasingly available.

      • Caving

        Caving

        Don overalls and gumboots for a day underground, up and down ropes navigating the maze of tunnels - or go glowworm spotting and enjoy the serenity.

      • Cycling & Mountain Biking

        Cycling & Mountain Biking

        Put pedal to the metal cycling the length and breadth of New Zealand, or blow your hair back (with a helmet on) navigating NZ's many purpose built Mountain Biking trails.

      • eBikes
      • Group Tours
      • Horse Trekking

        Horse Trekking

        Galloping down an isolated beach on a trusty steed, sand flying, the salt air whipping in your hair... (admit it, that's how you picture yourself on a horse)
        Horse trekking is offered all over New Zealand, guided trips catering to both experienced riders and those with less time in the saddle.

      • Outside the Square

        Outside the Square

        Fun, crazy and unusual - these activities refuse to be put in a box. If you're looking for something a bit different, you'll find it here.

      • Snow and Ice

        Snow and Ice

        New Zealand Glacier and Skiing tours - Good times all round.

      • Walking and Hiking Tours
      • Walking and Trekking

        Walking and Trekking

        Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

    • Water Activities

      • Boat Cruises

        Boat Cruises

        With over 15,000km of coastline to enjoy, New Zealand is naturally quite fond of boats… Boat cruises are a great way to explore NZ's rivers, lakes, beaches and fjords, offering a different perspective on both our landscape and wildlife.

      • Diving

        Diving

        Get deep - explore life beneath the surface with diving, scuba or snorkelling. From the sub-tropical waters of the North Island to the clear, cool waters of the deep South, divers of all abilities can get up close and personal with New Zealand's wrecks, colourful seascape and fish.

      • Fresh Water Canoeing / Kayaking

        Fresh Water Canoeing / Kayaking

        Epic river journeys, gentle lake paddles and inland excursions, exploring New Zealand's interior by waterway gives you a fresh perspective on the landscape.

      • Fresh Water Fishing
      • Jet Boating

        Jet Boating

        The need for speed is alive and well! Get up close and personal - at pace - with New Zealand rivers and lakes from the confines of a speedy little boat. Thrills, spins and scenery, jet boating is an adrenaline rush appropriate for young, old and everyone in between.

      • Marine Mammal Swimming
      • Rafting
      • Sailing
      • Salt Water Fishing
      • Sea Kayaking
      • Surfing
      • Watersports
    • Air Activities

      • Gliding
      • Hot Air Ballooning
      • Parasailing
      • Scenic Flights
      • Self Fly / Aerobatics
      • Sky Diving
  • Attractions

    • Visitor Centres

      • DOC Visitor Centres
      • i-SITE Visitor Information Centres

        i-SITE Visitor Information Centres

        i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network with over 80 i-SITEs nationwide

        Every person who works at an i-SITE is a local travel expert for their home town. They will help you to find quality activities, attractions, accommodation, transport and more. This ensures you will experience the latest and greatest the town has to offer whatever you are after!

      • Visitor Information Centres

        Visitor Information Centres

        Local visitor centres often work on a casual basis. Opening hours vary, and you can't always rely on them being open, but if they are you'll have access to very localised information.

    • Animal Attractions

      • Bird Watching
      • Dolphin Watching
      • Penguin Watching
      • Seal Watching
      • Whale Watching
      • Zoos and Aquariums
    • Art & Culture Attractions

      • Cultural Experiences
      • Farmers Markets
      • Farm Experiences
      • Heritage Attractions
      • Independent Cinemas
      • Museums and Galleries
      • Theme and Leisure Parks
      • Winery and Brewery Tours
    • Natural Attractions

      • Scenic Attractions
      • Spas & Thermal Pools
      • Volcanic & Geothermal Attractions
  • Accommodation

    • Camping Grounds

      • Camping Grounds / Holiday Parks

        Camping Grounds / Holiday Parks

        All the camping conveniences can be found here. Expect powered sites, hot showers, serviced facilities and often much more.

      • Basic Facility Camping

        Basic Facility Camping

        Camping with just the bare essentials - expect a non flush toilet that's intermittently serviced. Anything more is a bonus.

      • Freedom Camping

        Freedom Camping

        Expect no facilities. Generally for self contained vehicles only. Check our notes for details.

  • Transport

    • Land Transport

      • Buses and Coaches
      • Motorcycle Tours and Rentals
      • Motorhomes / Campervans / RV

        Motorhomes / Campervans / RV

        Travelling New Zealand by rental Campervan and Motorhome gives you freedom. Stay by nature, by the beach or use the full facilities provided by hundreds of Holiday Parks and campgrounds. This ranking table doesn't show all campervan companies in NZ, but does show over 90% of them.

      • Rail
      • Rental Cars

        Rental Cars

        New Zealand travel is at its best with your own set of wheels. Rental cars give you flexibility to travel at your own pace and deviate off the beaten path.

      • Shuttle Buses

        Shuttle Buses

        A shuttle bus offers short haul bus services that run multiple times a day, often to an activity or attraction.

    • Water Transport

      • Ferries
      • Water Taxis
    • Air Transport

      • Helicopter Flights
  • Regions

    • North Island

      • Northland

        Northland

        The wairua (spirit) is strong in this one. Two seas clash on the outer rim while giant forest guardians look over within.

      • Auckland Region

        Auckland Region

        There is no other city in NZ with such an array of close natural wonders. Sometimes hidden behind poor urban design, a small effort yields great rewards.

      • Coromandel

        Coromandel

        Go underground to find the gold, when you get out there, let it hang out there, use your tea towel as a loin cloth and drink herbal tea. Can you handle th' Mandel?

      • Bay of Plenty

        Bay of Plenty

        The name says it all.

      • Waikato

        Waikato

        The land of milk and honey. A mecca of dairy coupled with the sweetness of serenity.

      • Out East

        Out East

        Gets up before anyone else. A birthplace of the new. Off the track, hongi a local, share a brew. Kia Kaha!

      • Rotorua Region

        Rotorua Region

        Smell it before you see it. Rotorua is so hot right now!

      • Taupo Region

        Taupo Region

        Big eruption = Big hole = Big lake

      • Ruapehu

        Ruapehu

        Slip on your shoes, it's walk-o-rama. Vivid colour like a Psychedelic cruise.

      • Hawkes Bay

        Hawkes Bay

        Like a masquerade ball; full of pomp, ceremony, fine wine and food. The gannets are cool too.

      • Taranaki

        Taranaki

        The Naki is quite the surprise package. Talk with the colloquial locals and unlock a Jack-in-the-Box of the unexpected.

      • Manawatu - Wanganui

        Manawatu - Wanganui

        Raw and real. The Whanganui river is a major artery that has fed culture and change, shaping Aotearoa.

      • Wairarapa

        Wairarapa

        Get off the main drag and the story of the ugly duckling will be realised.

      • Wellington Region

        Wellington Region

        Seriously cool that rules with political tools. There's no better place in Aotearoa to get your city fix.

    • South Island

      • Marlborough

        Marlborough

        After slinking through the sounds and sipping on some Savs, keep the sounds down 'cos the spy base is in town.

      • Nelson Region

        Nelson Region

        This region is like a hippy with flash shoes. Drunk on sunshine. Replenish, reflect, restock & relax. Then relive the 70's and head down the one way street called Golden Bay, it won't let you down.

      • West Coast

        West Coast

        A diamond in the rough. Get on the offensive, cover yourself in sandfly repellent and tackle the weather & best scenery in NZ head on.

      • Kaikoura Region

        Kaikoura Region

        Squeezed between two giants, a dramatic point where the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean meet.

      • Canterbury

        Canterbury

        Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

      • Central Otago

        Central Otago

        Surreal space, if the Dalai Lama wanted to hang out in a southern NZ Tibet, then this is the spot. Get out your incense and get remote.

      • Mount Cook - MacKenzie

        Mount Cook - MacKenzie

        Like a great road trip movie, wind down the windows, put on your favourite tunes and prepare yourself for a sensory intake of freedom.

      • Wanaka Region

        Wanaka Region

        The outdoor fitness capital of NZ. You get the feeling every local is capable of giving you 10 one-handed push ups, while holding a coffee in the other. All roads from here lead to goodness.

      • Queenstown Region

        Queenstown Region

        A beautiful place where the locals have devised any conceivable way to scare you silly.

      • Coastal Otago

        Coastal Otago

        An oddity that works. The Scots did their best to tame the beast but wildlife still prevails. Get a hip flask of whisky, a kilt and stride the coast with purpose.

      • Fiordland

        Fiordland

        Meditative Milford - Get yourself in a zen state as this place is intense. Once the tour buses depart by 4pm, the locals are in their element (including sandflies). Find yourself in a quiet space and do what you need to do to take it all in.

      • Southland

        Southland

        A true blue, quirky mix of heartland and bogan, add a dash of the gay in Gore and gregarious local penguins on lonely beaches.

      • Stewart Island
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Department of Conservation

Save up to 70% on campsite fees!

Mavora-lake

Wake up here, Mavora Lakes campsite (credit Judith Bishop)

Just $25 per week!

Get the official DOC Conservation Campsite Pass here - a convenient online version of the Department of Conservation's weekly campsite pass for rental campervans.

Conservation Campsite Pass

  • Support conservation
  • Experience the natural beauty of NZ
  • 74 Department of Conservation campsites
  • One convenient pass
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1 PASS, 74 CAMPSITES ACROSS NZ!

Access to approximately 70% of the paid DOC Campsites in NZ

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Everyone's A Winner

Over $100,000 contributed towards NZ Conservation.

Up to $70,000 saved by travellers.

A great win/win!

Savings example

2 people + 1 infant for 3 weeks = $150 total cost

Full price = up to $546. You save up to $396!

What is the Conservation Campsite Pass?

The Conservation Campsite Pass is a convenient online version of the Department of Conservation's (DOC) weekly campsite pass for rental campervans. You can save time and hassle by getting your camping pass now.

How many nights can I stay?

Each Campsite Pass is valid for seven consecutive nights. You can purchase multiple Campsite Passes for longer holidays.

How much does it cost?

$25/week for an adult - normally up to $13/night ($56-$91/week). $12.50/week for an child (5-17 yrs) - normally up to $6.50/night ($28-$45.50/week). Infants under 5yrs are free.

Where can I use the Campsite Pass?

Use the pass at the majority of vehicle-accessible DOC Standard and Scenic campsites. These are Department of Conservation campsites situated in some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations. The pass can't be used to pay for serviced campsites, powered campsites, Great Walks campsites, or any campsites on the DOC online booking system. This gives you access to approximately 70% of the paid DOC Campsites in NZ. You'll receive a printable map of all the DOC Campsites in NZ when you buy the pass.

Who can use it?

Anyone travelling in a rental campervan can use the Conservation Campsite Pass.

How does it work?

1. Sign up and get the pass emailed directly to you.
2. Print the pass and write your vehicle registration number in the space provided.
3. Display the pass on the campervan dashboard where it's clearly visible. Be prepared to present it to the campsite warden on request.

What are the Campsite Pass terms & conditions?

Each pass can be used for up to seven consecutive days. The pass is valid for the dates on the pass. The pass is not transferable or refundable and cannot be exchanged for money. The pass is valid at designated DOC campsites. All campsites are subject to availability. Advanced bookings are not accepted with this pass. The pass is not valid at serviced campsites, campsites that are booked online, or powered campsites. The pass is only valid for a rental vehicle from the company indicated on the pass. The customer must write their rental vehicle's registration number (number plate) on the Pass in the space provided. The customer must display the pass in the rental vehicle's front window where it is clearly visible from the outside.

Get your camping pass here - save money and support conservation:

  1. What are you driving?

  2. What company are you travelling with?

    Your pass will only be valid for a rental vehicle from the company that you select.

  1. Who are you?

  1. Who's in your group?

  2. $25/week

  3. $12.50/week

  4. Free

  5. Children are younger than 18 and infants are under 5.

    Weekly campsite pricing with no pass: $56-$91/adult, $28-$45.50/child.

  1. When's it happening?

  2. Campsite passes are purchased in weekly blocks.

The Conservation Campsite Pass applies to the 74 locations shown. This gives you access to approximately 70% of the paid DOC Campsites in NZ. The pass can't be used to pay for serviced campsites, powered campsites, Great Walks campsites, or any campsites on the DOC online booking system. See all the Campsites not included.

The Conservation Campsite Pass is non-refundable - please ensure your details are correct.