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.
The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 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 Responsible Camping season was not funded for 2022-2023 and available free sites are in partnership with private businesses. You can find these listed under Responsible Camping Sites below. We advise considering alternative options where possible.
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 our responsible camping sites.
Some camping options are:
- Kumara Junction Cafe, Kumara
- Greenstone Retreat, Kumara, 021 0811 3396
- 252 Beachside Motels and Holiday Park, Hokitika 03 7558773
- Shining Star Chalets and Caravan Park, Hokitika 03 7558921
- Hokitika Holiday Park 03 7557754
- Ross Visitor Centre 03 7554077
- Harihari Motor Inn 03 7533026
- Whataroa Hotel 03 7534076
- Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef 03 7520220
- Franz Josef Top10 Holiday Park, Franz Josef. Ph: 03 752 0735
- Orange Sheep Campervan Park, Franz Josef. Ph: 03 752 0145
- Fox Glacier Holiday Park & Motels, Fox Glacier. Ph: 03 751 0821
- Fox Glacier Lodge & Campervan Park, Fox Glacier. Ph: 03 751 0888
Read more about Department of Conservation camping sites.Â
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
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