Responsible Camping in Queenstown

Freedom Camping in Queenstown

When travelling and camping in Queenstown, please be eco-wise and leave gentle footprints.

Who Can Freedom Camp in Queenstown?

If your campervan or motorhome is fully self-contained (with a toilet, wastewater tank and rubbish facilities on board) then you may camp overnight for free on public land in the Queenstown region, unless there is a signpost stating otherwise.

In return, please:

• Camp away from the region’s town centres and residential areas
• Dispose of your wastewater at one of  the regional motorhome dump stations
• Only dispose of your rubbish in bins provided within the town centres or at the Council transfer stations
• Do not light any fires
• Leave the area as you found it, free of litter and damage

Who Cannot Freedom Camp in Queenstown?

Freedom camping in our town centres or residential areas (including parks and gardens) is not permitted and is likely to result in a parking infringement notice and monetary fine.

If you don't have a fully self-contained campervan or motorhome (one with a toilet, wastewater tank and rubbish facilities on board) then you cannot freedom camp anywhere in the Queenstown and Southern Lakes District. Instead, you should stay in a holiday park or camping ground.

More Information about Camping in Queenstown

• Queenstown Holiday Parks & Campsites
  
• Public waste disposal dumpstations in Queenstown
• DOC campsites in the region