{"id":32320,"date":"2024-04-11T12:17:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T00:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/?p=32320"},"modified":"2024-08-13T15:25:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T03:25:08","slug":"freedom-camping-rule-change-what-it-means-when-hiring-a-campervan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/freedom-camping-rule-change-what-it-means-when-hiring-a-campervan\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom Camping Rule Change: What It Means When Hiring a Campervan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a great deal of confusion and misinformation surrounding self-contained vehicles and freedom camping in NZ, so we hope this blog will clear things up and help you plan your campervan trip. Of course, if you prefer to stay in paid campsites (and there are many low-cost options in beautiful, quiet locations across the country), then you don\u2019t need to worry about hiring a van that is \u201ccertified self-contained\u201d! Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/campervan-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choose a van<\/a> that fits your style and budget and go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let\u2019s start with some basics&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32381\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-1024x683-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-768x512-jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f847f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f847f;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sunlight northland beach\" class=\"wp-image-32381 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6881-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is freedom camping in NZ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom camping is when you camp on <strong>public land<\/strong> that isn\u2019t a recognised camping ground or holiday park. It is, as it suggests, \u201cfree\u201d so <strong>no payment is required<\/strong> but it\u2019s not quite as simple as just stopping where you like for as long as you like! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public land<\/strong> falls into three categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department of Conservation (DOC) land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crown (LINZ) and Local Council managed land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NZTA NZ Transport Authority land (highway roadsides)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom camping on DOC land is generally allowed, with some exceptions where you cannot camp because the site has a special value, for example, it\u2019s a M\u0101ori burial site (urup\u0101) or a protected plant or animal is there. And you cannot camp in a DOC administered \u201creserve\u201d unless you\u2019re within a managed (paid) campsite or specifically where signs allow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to council land, every district across NZ has different bylaws. For example, some will not let you freedom camp within 1 kilometre of the town, or will only let you stay in a carpark for 1 night. No-one wants to trawl through 68 different council websites to work out where to park so read on for our tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, you can only freedom camp on public land if your vehicle is certified self-contained. But it pays to educate yourself before travelling as it&#8217;s easy to get tripped up and risk a fine. This super useful <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSds_n4V1jOAylKtDxKB1pusntIonLJKo5YspBAA_q0VuEYDpg\/viewform\">&#8220;Is it freedom camping?&#8221;<\/a> quiz allows you to test your knowledge and fill in any gaps! Also worth checking out is this great 4-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/ySkWRFXuddvAXGGm\/?mibextid=oFDknk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summary video on freedom camping<\/a>, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/GFqMzWabM5byvU55A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow-up quiz<\/a> which was designed for you to take after you&#8217;ve watched the video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To throw another curveball, the definition of self-containment has changed, which leads us nicely on to&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a certified self-contained vehicle (SCV)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NZ Government definition: A certified self-contained vehicle meets the ablutionary and sanitary needs of the occupants for a minimum of three days, without requiring any external services or discharging waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simpler terms, it must have a toilet, water and waste facilities, and be certified under the&nbsp;New Zealand Self-Containment Standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up until 6 June 2023, vehicles could be certified as self-contained if they had a portable toilet and would be issued a BLUE windscreen card (warrant) and vehicle sticker. However, on 7 June 2023, the law changed requiring any new certifications to have a fixed toilet. \u201cFixed\u201d doesn\u2019t mean the toilet needs to be in its own cubicle but it does need to be fixed securely to the vehicle and be able to be emptied without (re)moving the whole unit. So, it either has a waste cassette that pulls out or it\u2019s plumbed into a black water tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32625\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2-jpg.webp 1016w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2-768x499-jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"285f7f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #285f7f;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"660\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32625 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2-240x156.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-to-Green-Warrant-Image-2-600x390.jpg 600w\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as some changes to who can certify self-containment, this marked a major change in the requirements for self-containment and is distinguished by having a GREEN windscreen card (warrant) and vehicle sticker. There is a transition period, so any vehicles that were certified under the old \u201cblue standard&#8221; can still continue to freedom camp but only until 7 June 2025 &#8211; regardless of the expiry date on the windscreen card itself. <strong>However, for rental vehicles, the expiry date for the blue warrant is 7 December 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does this mean if I\u2019m hiring a Quirky campervan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to self-containment, <strong>ALL Quirky vans have achieved the blue standard and can be used for freedom camping until 7 December 2024.<\/strong> After that date, there are basically two types of van:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those that do or will be modified to meet the green standard and can continue to be used for freedom camping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those that remain at the blue standard and can only be used in paid campsites or parking spaces designated for non-self-contained vehicles (NSC) on public land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only want to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/vans-with-a-fixed-toilet\/?cTag=TagNzFixedToiletGreenWarrant&amp;geoCentre=174.6567168,-36.9557504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quirky vans that meet the green standard<\/a>, click the link or go to the &#8220;Hire A Campervan&#8221; menu item and select &#8220;Vans with a Fixed Toilet\/Green Warrant&#8221; from the drop-down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32519\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-683x1024-jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-768x1152-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-scaled-jpg.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"94948b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #94948b;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" data-id=\"32519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32519 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scibmifkoobaxfivzscq-scaled.jpg 1707w\" \/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Auckland-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/campervan\/349742\/\">Max<\/a> has a portable toilet (located beneath the tea towel), so will remain at the blue standard in Dec &#8217;24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32386\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-683x1024-jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-768x1152-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-scaled-jpg.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"bebfc0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #bebfc0;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" data-id=\"32386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32386 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bert-15-scaled.jpg 1707w\" \/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christchurch-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/campervan\/379396\/\">Giovanni <\/a>has a fixed toilet, so will remain certified self-contained (green standard) in Dec &#8217;24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So, where can I stay in a &#8220;blue<\/strong> <strong>standard&#8221; campervan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, <strong>sites restricted to certified self-contained (green standard) vehicles only represent a small percentage of available options in New Zealand. <\/strong>There are thousands of affordable and free options across the country. Here are some awesome resources we, and members of our Quirky camping community, highly recommend for finding the best camping options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stopandstaynz.org\">Stop and Stay NZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This site features heaps of camp sites recommended by campers &#8211; some paid, some free. They generally only need &#8220;self-containment&#8221; (blue standard) as opposed to &#8220;certified self-containment&#8221; (green standard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2675339472777797\/\">Freedom Camping Advice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/146990505758918\">Free Camping in NZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are great Facebook groups with lots of free and cheap camping spots. Both require you to request to join and answer some basic membership questions to access and post in the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nzpocketguide.com\/where-can-you-camp-in-new-zealand-if-your-campervan-is-not-self-contained\/\">NZ Pocket Guide blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an in-depth guide on the various types of places where you can camp in a stickerless self-contained campervan, along with the expected costs and facilities, check out this comprehensive blog from NZ Pocket Guide. It covers the many options including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Campsites for Non-Self-Contained Vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Council-run campsites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Conservation campsites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday Parks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32388\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-1024x683-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-768x512-jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"84a4c9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #84a4c9;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32388 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/DSCF6059-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" \/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vallery parked up opposite <a href=\"https:\/\/top10.co.nz\/park\/blue-lake-top-10-holiday-park\">Blue Lake Top 10<\/a> &#8211; a scenic paid campground in Rotorua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.kiwicamp.nz\/\">KiwiCamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another excellent option is KiwiCamp park-ups! Most Most KiwiCamp sites are paid camping, offering affordable rates and access to facilities. The toilets are usually free to access, while the other facilities &#8211; showers, laundry and kitchen &#8211; you pay to use with a prepaid Kiwicash Tag (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/product\/kiwicash-digital-tag\/\">available through our website<\/a> or at some iSites). You can top it up with an app. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/kiwicash\/id1255746656\">The app<\/a> allows you to book some sites and top up your key. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/kiwicamp-a-practical-way-to-travel-in-nz\/\">read our blog about how KiwiCamp works<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kiwicash.web-rooms.com\/login\">create your KiwiCash account here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can expect to pay to use kitchens, around $2 for showers,&nbsp;$4 for laundry, and some sites have secured, gated and or powered park sites from $10+. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-32389\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-1024x612-jpeg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-768x459-jpeg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b6f86\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b6f86;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1536px) 40vw, (min-width: 1280px) 60vw, (min-width: 960px) 70vw, 80vw\" data-id=\"32389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-1024x612.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32389 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-1024x612.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-768x459.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-1536x917.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-2048x1223.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-240x143.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KiwiCamp-Facilities-600x358.jpeg 600w\" \/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of KiwiCamp&#8217;s facilities &#8211; 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sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, there&#8217;s nothing to fear from hiring a &#8220;blue standard&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quirkycampers.com\/nz\/campervan-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">van from Quirky.<\/a> We think it&#8217;s fair to say that freedom camping has become a little more complicated and with it comes the risk of a fines for getting it wrong. 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