See our special rules for summer, including our opening hours, rubbish & recycling info, dogs on beaches, freedom camping, visitor information processing times and more.
Our ambassadors visit popular freedom camping sites and help campers to feel welcome and understand the rules.
If a friendly local tells a visitor about where to dispose of rubbish or how long they can stay, they are more likely to follow through. They might also like to talk about fun things to do in the area.
Our Responsible Freedom Camping Ambassador Programme operates in summer between December to February, and includes:
For more information on the Responsible Freedom Camping Ambassador Programme, please contact:
Responsible Freedom Camping Co-ordinator Sue Halliwell Telephone: 0211488465 Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
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