South End Railway Station Carpark

National Freedom Camping Regulations

New Zealand has comprehensive Freedom Camping regulations and rules change regularly. Please use this site for national guidance and refer to the relevant council website to ensure you follow its bylaws.

Kaikoura Council Freedom Camping Bylaw:

Information on Kaikoura Council camping rules can be found here.

Additional information:

Self Contained Vehicles Only - camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. Vehicles must park within defined spaces (maximum 6 vehicles). One vehicle per space. All personal effects must be kept within the vehicle. On-board storage tanks must be emptied on a regular basis at a Council approved dump point.

All vehicles used for camping must display a current self-containment warrant issued under New Zealand Standard Self Containment of Motor Caravans and Caravans. The associated certificate must be made available on request.