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Freedom Camping Compliance · NZ
Self-Containment Certification
Get your caravan, campervan or motorhome certified for freedom camping in New Zealand. We inspect, certify and issue your certificate on the spot where your vehicle passes.
Book an inspection →What self-containment means
A self-contained vehicle can be occupied for a minimum of three days without needing to connect to external services or discharge waste. This is required under New Zealand law to legally freedom camp in areas designated for self-contained vehicles.
- Fresh water storage — minimum 4 litres per person per day for 3 days
- Toilet — fixed toilet with sealed waste tank (no composting)
- Grey water containment — all waste water held on board
- Waste storage — rubbish can be contained for 3 days
- Signage — self-containment certificate displayed on the vehicle
What we inspect
Water Capacity
Fresh water tank volume measured and verified against the minimum requirement for your vehicle's stated occupancy.
Toilet & Waste Tank
Fixed toilet with a sealed cassette or black water tank. We confirm the system is functional and correctly plumbed.
Grey Water System
All grey water (sink, shower) must be captured on board. We check all drains route to a dedicated grey water tank.
Certification & Sticker
On passing, we issue the official self-containment certificate and supply the compliance sticker for your vehicle.
Vehicle types
Certificate valid for 3 years. After three years your vehicle will need to be re-inspected. If you make changes to the water or toilet system, you'll need a new inspection before the expiry date.
Book your self-containment inspection
Select Self-Containment in the booking form and we'll get you sorted.