Motorhome and campervan stays on private land

Experience the New Zealand locals know.

Farms, orchards, vineyards and more, each with a local host. The price you see is the price you pay.

Find a place to stay on the map · Not sure where to go yet? Let Josephine plan it with you

Private land
Real local hosts
No guest booking fees

It's the experience as much as the place

You stay on private land, such as a farm, vineyard or lifestyle block, with a local host, instead of a crowded campground or a busy freedom camping spot.

Some places have a single site; others have a few, and everyone gets more room and quiet than a holiday park. Some hosts will join you for a cuppa or a chat at the end of the day. Others leave you to it, with tips on the walk, swimming hole or fishing spot down the road that no guidebook mentions.

Plenty of guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends.

Room to breathe Farms, vineyards and gardens instead of rows of vans. Wake up to birdsong and a view.
A local who knows Hosts share the walk worth doing, the swimming hole and the cafe with live music. Some even introduce you to Garth the pig.
Something extra Fresh eggs and fruit at the gate, a cellar-door tasting, a farm tour, a meal with your host, or just a safe, private place to stay the night. Each place offers something different.

Places to stay

Matuku Homestay Makarau · from $25 a night
Orange Sheep Campervan Park Franz Josef / Waiau · from $50 a night
Aramatai Gardens Kopaki · from $35 a night
Otago Racing Club Mosgiel · from $25 a night

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What guests say

Private and serene. Enjoyed the up close visit with Garth the pig and sheep… very approachable owners happy to share the place and knowledge of the area!
Blake, Slice of Milford Paradise, Canterbury
Wonderful spot, so peaceful. We did the Bike2Wine self vineyard tour, very helpful Theresa picked us up from the Duck Pond.
Tracy, The Duck Pond, Marlborough
Nicola is the best host ever! She has a beautiful site, super quiet with beautiful flowers in a sunny valley!
Eva, Thelma House, Tasman

How Campable works

Find a place Search by town or region, or plan a whole road trip. Every listing shows photos, reviews and the house rules.
Book Some places confirm straight away. Others ask the host first, and you're only charged when they say yes.
Stay Your arrival details come once you're booked, and they work offline for when there's no signal.

Plan your trip in one short conversation

Tell Josephine the big picture, anything you've already planned and what you love. She plans a route, each night with a Campable host, then fills your days with events, activities and places picked for your interests and hobbies. All with real drive times, so you experience more and drive less.

How it works

Guides for your trip

Plain answers to the things motorhome travellers ask us most.

Motorhome & Campervan Hire NZ: 9 Things to Know Before You Book Hiring a motorhome or campervan in New Zealand? Plan your route first, then check gravel-road rules, power for e-bikes, offline maps and the real cost.
Cook Strait Ferry by Motorhome: Wellington to Picton Guide Taking a motorhome on the Wellington to Picton ferry? Find the right vehicle entrance, plan for rough weather and book a Campable stay near the terminal.
The best cycle trails in New Zealand for a motorhome holiday Thirteen New Zealand cycle trails that work well from a motorhome, with a short ride to try on each, where the hard bits are, and how to charge an e-bike.
New Zealand cycle trails: the complete guide All 23 Great Rides in New Zealand with length, grade and days, plus how the grades work, which trail to choose, and how to plan a trip by motorhome.

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Got land? Earn from it, and share the New Zealand only you know.

A spare paddock, a corner of the vineyard or a flat bit of lawn on your lifestyle block. You choose who stays and when, and Campable looks after the bookings and payments.

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