Camping & Travel6 min readUpdated 2025-02-07

Best Camping Apps for New Zealand: CamperMate, Rankers & More

The best apps for finding campsites, freedom camping spots, and facilities when travelling New Zealand in a campervan.

CamperMate

CamperMate is widely used in NZ. It shows campsites (DOC, holiday parks, freedom camping), dump stations, water, fuel, and points of interest. User reviews and photos help. Free with optional paid features. Works offline for saved areas.

Rankers Camping NZ

Rankers (Camping NZ app and website) lists campsites with ratings and reviews. Good for comparing freedom camping and holiday parks. Useful to cross-check with council/DOC rules as conditions change.

WikiCamps

WikiCamps (NZ version) is another option with campsites, dump stations, and facilities. Community-updated. Paid app. Often used alongside CamperMate or Rankers for coverage.

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