Visitor Code
●Arrive with nothing that can harm New Zealand
If you are arriving from overseas, bring no food, animal or plant material into the country. If in doubt declare it to Customs.
●Protect plants and animals
Never allow dogs or other pets to run freely in areas of nesting birds, other wildlife, or where signposted.
●Get rid of rubbish
Always get rid of your rubbish properly and recycle waste(e.g., glass, paper) where possible.
●Be considerate with other waste
If using a portable toilet always throw away your toilet waste at a proper waste station. In the back country, bury your toilet waste in a shallow hole away from waterways.
●Keep New Zealand's water clean
Because soaps and other wastes can harm waterways, be careful your washing water doesn't pollute the sea, lakes and rivers.
●Take care with fire
Always observe district fire bans. Be careful if you smoke or have an outdoor fire or barbecue—make sure ashes are cold before leaving.
●Camp or picnic carefully
When camping or picnicking, use facilities provided.
●Keep to the track
Keep to the track, where one exists, so you lessen the chance of damaging fragile plants.
●Be considerate
When driving, minimize noise and observe no smoking signs.
