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Look at the [http://nomadwiki.org/en/New_Zealand Nomadwiki article] for more, but remember that free camping on coucil land is usually not allowed ("freedom camping") has recently become a huge issue and can expose you to a NZ$200 fine, so try to hide ;) This does not apply to the backcountry / public conservation land. Camping even Enforcement officers are very active in National Parks, away from the roads, summer and it is still perfectly legalbest to find legitimate free camping spots provided by local councils or DoC.