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From an abundance of tranquil lakes to lush green forests, boiling mud and natural hot pools, there is nowhere quite like this corner of New Zealand.
Rotorua is a motorhome friendly district and we encourage responsible camping. We want to ensure you have the right information so you can enjoy your visit.
Responsible camping is about you caring for our spectacular environment as much as we do.
Responsible campers leave no trace and help keep our communities and natural environment free of pollution and waste.
A self-contained vehicle must meet the Caravan Self-Containment Certification standard. You need to be able to live in your vehicle for three days without getting more water or dumping waste.
It must have:
A certified vehicle will need to display its self containment warrant. It is not enough to display a blue self-contained sticker.
New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.
By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand. to act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.
Visit tiakinewzealand.com to find out more about the Tiaki Promise.
If you are in a residential area, please report it to the Council. However, please be aware that, under the Traffic Bylaw, fully certified self-contained campers are allowed to camp on the side of the road outside of the signposted 'no camping zones' but not exceeding 7 consecutive days.
Certified Self-Contained campers will have a warrant card displayed in their front left windscreen.