Discover new places, get great deals and make friends along the way
Join New Zealand’s best value camping membership today and start planning your adventure with our community of NZMCA members.
Your membership is for you, not your motor caravan. As long as whatever you're driving or towing is Certified Self-Contained, you can make the most of all our membership benefits. Even if you're still figuring out which type of motor caravan is right for you, or hiring before you take the leap, you're welcome to join our community and start your adventure.
Here's what $252 (including $150 one-off joining fee and $102 annual subscription fee) gets you:
- NZMCA app and Online Travel Directory to discover over 2,200 great value places to stay and facilities to make exploring easy
- Save thousands on essentials and adventures with our trusted partners
- Meet like-minded members to connect, discover and enjoy our community
- Your mandatory self-contained certification
Why join?
We've paired up with our trusted partners to save you thousands on essentials and adventures. Whether it's deals on Covi insurance, or Interislander Cook Stait ferry fares NZMCA makes exploring our big backyard easier. Plus, a portion of most of your purchases are given back to us - so when you support our key partners, you help fund even more member benefits.
"We just think that it’s outstanding value for money and the support network is phenomenal.” - Jon and Kerryn, Taranaki.
Use our NZMCA members-only app and online Travel Directory to discover over 2,200 places to stay. Explore our growing network of NZMCA member-only Parks, find a pet-friendly DOC campsite or pop into a Park Over Property (known as a POP). The best value places to stay in some of the best spots in New Zealand. You can stay in a NZMCA Park for only $5 per adult/night! And bonus – arrive and leave when you’re ready. There’s no check in or out time at our NZMCA Parks.
You’ll get more places to stay for less all-year-round at our CampSaver campgrounds nationwide (excludes peak travel dates).
“Love the Association parks and the fact I know where I can take my dogs with no hassles.” - John and Claire, Bay of Plenty.
Our members love feeling like they're part of a big family. And over the past 69 years, our family has grown to include over 120,000 members of all life stages. So, say hi to your neighbour, wave to fellow members when you’re driving by, and make the most of the community. There's always someone who's willing to share tips and tricks they've learned along the way. Plus opportunities to connect with other members near home or while you’re away.
“I like the “family” feel of like-minded people doing what we all enjoy. I meet great people wherever I go.” Trisha and Gary, Tasman.
...or join MINUS the joining fee
Take advantage of the Family Joining Fee Discount*
If you have first-degree relatives (parents, siblings or children) who are current active members, they can send you a referral link. The link opens the NZMCA Membership Application form, which has the $150 joining fee waived.
To learn more about how this works, drop us an email.
*T&Cs apply
Get handy info on the go
Explore more. Find places to stay and nearby facilities, check park capacity before you arrive and pay for your NZMCA Park stay - all in your NZMCA app. It's a safe place to store and manage your membership card and information, even when you're on the go.
Use the app to easily plan your trip. Find one of our 58 motor caravan friendly towns and events where you can camp overnight. Discover nearby walking and cycling trails. Plus, know where to find facilities like dump stations, recycling spots, laundromats and water refill stations before you arrive.
Deals from our trusted partners
Covi Insurance
You'll save with exclusive discounts through Covi, our trusted insurance partner. Covi NZMCA Insurance specialises in motor caravans and offers a comprehensive policy including five years agreed value. Covi is designed by NZMCA members, for NZMCA members.
Interislander Cook Strait Ferries
Save up to 50% on Interislander's most flexible ferry fares - free to change and 100% refundable *T&C's apply. Get an exclusive discount on their adults-only Plus and Queen Charlotte Lounges. One return trip will save you the cost of your first year's NZMCA membership.
Great Journeys NZ
Save 10% on these world-class experiences. Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving while you marvel at the views through the panoramic windows on board the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific or TranzAlpine scenic trains.
Noel Leeming
Save big on new tech, devices, whiteware or appliances for your motor caravan or home. Plus, get great value tech support when you need it.
Kiwi Fuelcard
Save on fuel at over 1,200 Mobil, Z, Caltex and BP stations and truckstops nationwide. And make the most of no card fees and no minimum spend.
McKeown
Save 14c per litre on the McKeown national diesel price listed weekly on our site. One card, one price at over 180 sites nationwide. Zero account fees.
Fast and affordable 4G-enabled wireless broadband for motor-caravans
Join thousands of members loving Wireless Nation's NZMCA Data - motorhome & caravan broadband that's fast, consistent and affordable
Enjoy the community
Use our NZMCA app, website and The Motor Caravanner magazine to stay updated on events, local gatherings, special interest groups and volunteering opportunities like local NZMCA Greenfund and DOC projects. And don’t forget to share your adventures and follow us on Facebook – NZMCAInc.
Get tips, tricks, technical help and travel inspiration from member stories and learn about upcoming events in our bi-monthly members The Motor Caravanner magazine. Also available online.