Rules for Cyclists

The number of freedom campers in New Zealand is rising, the number of international visitors who explore the country this way almost tripling

However, because of the thoughtless actions of many campers, including those using campervans, the dumping of human waste and garbage.

The thoughtless actions of many campers, including those using campervans, the dumping of human waste and garbage is a national issue.

Beautiful country but Mother Nature can be very harsh. We are a long narrow country surrounded by sea, we are subject to rapid weather.

New Zealand has several major supermarket chains and produce markets with branches in most cities and townships spread the length and breadth

DOC Visitor Centres, which are situated in or near most National Parks, are a mine of valuable information with maps and leaflets.

New Zealand is no more dangerous than any other Western country and considerably less dangerous than a great many other nations.

New Zealand has a great many camping grounds and caravan/motorhome parks spread the length and breadth of the country. Spending the night.

We recommend that when you have a stream of vehicles building up behind you, you pull over at the first safe opportunity to let them past.

Frowned upon as dangerous by many, hitchhiking is not illegal in New Zealand. Attempting to pick up a ride on a motorway is against the law.

New Zealand has good cellphone coverage, 5G, 4G, 3G, Dual Carrier and 2G mobile networks provide coverage in 98.5% for New Zealand.

Rules for cyclists mirror those for the drivers of other vehicles. Cyclists should keep to the left and indicate turns and stopping maneuvers