Rankers Camping NZ Reviews

While on a roadtrip suddenly all camping sites disappeared. Even though I had already downloaded all of New Zealand off road maps :( :( :( So basically the whole helpful point of RankersCampingNZ was lost... (was amazing while it worked)

So I don’t use it much

We just got back from 10 days in NZ on the South Island. We used RankersCampingNZ to identify good campsites, but also to help with navigation. With location services turned on it was a great help for getting around.

Suggestions for improvement that would help get it 4 or 5 stars:
- when choosing favorite campsites, highlight on the map where favorites were selected, not just in the pop-out side bar. Maybe a new color.
- enable a distance calculation without going online. All the info is in the downloaded map, should be able to choose two points and calculate distance.
- include simple, local, instructions for finding campsite that does not require Internet access. Address is included, but nothing else like 'on the corner of pine and 3rd, across from the petrol station...'
- unclear how to add our ratings or comments on the campgrounds. Should embed the feature so people can do it while at the site.
- continue to add activity info - so much available in pamphlets around the country, would be nice to include it in a more friendly fashion.

Indispensable app for road tripping around New Zealand. But,

Some things were very broken for me though. Adding reviews seemed like they never posted. This thing would constantly tell me to download maps for places I was nowhere near. And when I moved to the South Island from the north island there was NO way to delete old downloaded maps (they take a ton of space). It’s also very unclear when you’re using offline maps.
For the foreigners, please delineate on the map where/what these areas are.

The Rankers website's campground map page is a great resource (especially if touring in a motorhome) but required Internet access. Most of these sites aren't in TripAdvisor or Lonely Planet. RankersCampingNZ gets you the locations and descriptions and user reviews of every camping site in New Zealand. In particular, identification of the free camping sites (really important given the changes in camping laws) all downloadable for offline use (yes, lots of NZ lacks cell data, and even where you have it you might not want to burn it on using the website).

Can't quite give it five stars as I have seem some crashes in downloading, but even so, very useful.

Good but passed some camping sites that weren’t on here but on campmate

First trip to New Zealand. Rented a camper van and had RankersCampingNZ recommended by the rental company. It was all I needed to navigate the South Island and am sure it will be true as I head North. The in-app info was accurate and the site review up to date. Good on ya mates for putting this together.

RankersCampingNZ is the next best thing to being an NZMCA member. The information is great, and the ability to quickly find nearby overnight parking for free or cheap has paid for the price of RankersCampingNZ many times over in the first week of use.
Thanks for putting together such a valuable resource!

If you are renting a campervan, or packing a tent, or looking for cabins in the woods; then this is the most helpful app you can download for NZ. The cost may be a little expensive, but when planning my trip through New Zealand, I couldn't have done it without it. There isn't anything out there that is this comprehensive!

RankersCampingNZ made our camper van experience in NZ so much better than it probably would have been! At least easier. It's nice that the maps can be downloaded and used offline too! Never had to worry about where we could camp and dump stations were easy to find as well!

We were in New Zealand from 16 November through 13 December 2016 and used the Camp New Zealand app to explore at the recommendation of Piwiwiwi Campervan. It was such a valuable tool, using RankersCampingNZ to navigate our way around both the north and south islands. I liked the simplicity and did not feel overwhelmed with too much information. And to be advertising free is very refreshing. Our campervan was an ideal size and the service by the owners/managers was extremely good.

Unbelievably helpful app! We have been freedom camping around the North Island and RankersCampingNZ has been a lifesaver time and time again. Well worth the download for offline mode as it works well and even keeps up with your location on an iPhone even if it is a foreign phone with no cell service.

The Rankers app has been indispensable throughout my 3wk tour of the South Island. Whether searching for freedom camping, DOC, or holiday park, RankersCampingNZ provides the information needed to find the right spot to stop for the night. The amenities and cost info have been helpful, and the reviews helped make the final decisions. Being able to download the full database for the South Island ahead of time meant I didn't need wifi to search for a campsite, which was really handy.

Like the other comment stated, " Don't leave home without it." I am from the United States and it has been the most helpful tool on my month trip in the North and South Island of New Zealand. It gives very detailed and accurate places for people to camp or park their cars/campervans around the area. It also provides you with reviews from other people who have been in that campsite. Very useful in so many ways. I talked with one of the creators and they are aiming to improve RankersCampingNZ in many ways. By providing people with locations of showers, pools, movie theaters, gas stations, basically anything you would need to find! Sort of like a GPS, but free. I have never been wronged by RankersCampingNZ. Get it now if you need to find places to camp in New Zealand! It may take awhile to download due to all the information, but seriously get RankersCampingNZ. I have a lot of respect for the creators of it and it is simply the greatest!

Very useful and sort of updated, there is a lot of places missing but it still do the job

Without RankersCampingNZ I wouldn't have been able to enjoy North Island and think RankersCampingNZ does a great job employing users to fully experience New Zealand etc etc

RankersCampingNZ makes planning your trip through New Zealand a breeze. Thanks for all the comments and helpful tips

All the info you’re looking for. Easy navigation. Quick connection to location / cost / reviews / accommodations etc. Perfect for exploring the NZ.

This has been the most useful, helpful app during our stay in NZ- especially since we were limited with data service. The downloaded base map is great for navigating, and the camp site info has been spot on.

RankersCampingNZ works! It covers all camping, not just the commercial camping, with reviews and local info.. Very worthwhile!