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Recreation

Campgrounds and responsible camping

The Self-contained motor vehicles legislation is now law. We encourage responsible campers to read this information about the changes.

Westland District Council encourages campers to be responsible, treat our environment with care and respect our communities.

There are many different options for camping in the Westland District, with commercial operators, Motor Caravan Association (members sites) and Department of Conservation sites throughout the region. 

Camping in non-self-contained vehicles is only permitted in sanctioned Responsible Camping Sites.

The Council is currently reviewing its Responsible Freedom Camping Bylaw. At present there are no prohibited or restricted camping areas.

More information can be found below:
  •  You can view a copy of the proposed new bylaw here.

There are currently no responsible camping sites managed by the Council.

We encourage you to consider the operators listed in the other camping options tab.

We encourage you to consider the operators listed in the other camping options tab.

Campers are encouraged to use the commercial operators in the area, as this provides access to dumping stations, laundry and cooking facilities that are not available at other camping sites.
Some camping options are:

Council dump stations are available in the following locations: 
  • Hokitika - Oxidation Ponds, SH6
  • Franz Josef - Between Cron Street and SH6
  • Haast - by the toilets on Marks Road