Department of Conservation (DOC) Campsites

The Department of Conservation ‘DOC’ manages over 250 vehicle accessible camping areas around New Zealand. Spaceships’ recommends taking some time to read through the below PDF documents of the North and South Islands to discover their facilities and beautiful locations. We also provide these documents in your Spaceship for your use whilst on the road.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/campsite-information/full-list-of-south-island-campsites.pdf

http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/campsite-information/full-list-of-north-island-campsites.pdf

Minimising your impact - Camping care code

Be a careful camper and practice ‘no trace’ camping.

• Choose your campsite carefully; set up your camp on firm, high or sandy ground. Only camp in designated areas. Please do not camp where camping is not permitted.
• Be tidy and always leave campsites clean. Take your rubbish with you if bins are not provided. Food scraps attract vermin.
• Use a cooker, fireplace or BBQ. Light fires only where permitted, collect dead wood and keep the fire small. Soak the fire with water before you go.
• Detergents, soap and toothpaste can harm aquatic and marine life. Use biodegradable products and wash in a container well away from the water.
• Always use toilets provided. There are toilets at all DOC campsites. When camping elsewhere follow the environmental care guidance provided at www.camping.org.nz
• Motorhome or campervan users - please always dispose of waste at official dumpstations. If you don't have a toilet onboard, please camp where there are toilet facilities. Do not dispose of waste in public places.
• Campgrounds are social places but everyone needs some rest and relaxation. Please respect the rights of others for quiet enjoyment of the outdoors.
• Pay your fees to help keep campsites available in the future.
• Always thoroughly clean your equipment before and after trips to minimise spreading weeds and diseases.
• Protect native plants and animals.

Toitu te whenua/leave the land undisturbed.