New Zealand is blessed with an abundance of secluded and scenic spots ideal for freedom camping. In order to maintain the privileges of freedom camping, and ensure the protection of our environment, it is important everyone camps responsibly and observes local freedom camping-related rules.

Some Council's are creating new bylaws under the Freedom Camping Act 2011. In July 2012, the NZMCA commissioned public law firm, Chen Palmer, to prepare a guidance document to assist Councils and other interested parties in better undestanding the requirements of the Act. As a result of this guide a few Council's have deferred their decisions to pass new bylaws, pending further information.