Travelling and camping in New Zealand

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Everything you always wanted to know about travelling and camping in New Zealand. Your questions will be answered here. We have listed the most popular questions and answers about where to go and where to stay on your New Zealand road trip. Explore the outer space of New Zealand by campervan.

• Where can I find the Spaceships free camping app?
• Recommended Camping & Road Trip App for your #SpaceshipsRoadTrip
• We have a stone chip in the front window, what do we need to do?
• What do I need to do in case of damage or an accident? How to report damages?
• When do we need to book the ferry? What is the deadline for using the ferry voucher?
• Can we take the campervan on the ferry? Or do we need to swap vehicles?
• What's my score? (distance travelled on your #SpaceshipsRoadTrip)
• How to find dump station locations?
• How to find campsites in New Zealand? What are the campground addresses?
• Are we allowed to drive on unsealed roads?
• Will we be warm in our campervan in winter? How can we deal with cold nights? Can we add an extra blanket?
• Does a Spaceship classify as car or campervan when booking the ferry?
• Are there "tricks" to get a discount on fuel in New Zealand?
• How to replace a flat tyre/tire?
• What can we do about condensation? How to create extra ventilation?
• Where to drain the greywater / wastewater of our campervan?
• What are the changes to self-contained in 2023-2024? Will it impact my trip?
• Ferry Disruptions - Book your tickets now!
• Upcoming road works & road closures in New Zealand
• Can you tell me the licence plate / rego / registration number of the vehicle I booked?
• We dropped one of the mugs/plates/bowls. Do we need to replace it?
• What to do when the ferry is cancelled/delayed due to severe weather?
• Should I pre-book campgrounds, campsites or holiday parks?
• Beware of scams while travelling in New Zealand
• What are the public facilities like in New Zealand?
• Do we need snow chains in winter?
• What is the cost of fuel in New Zealand?
• Can I sleep anywhere or do I have to stay in campgrounds? Is free camping allowed in the NZ?
• Where can I find and download the free NZ Frenzy guidebooks?