# Campable: Motorhome Camping NZ — Campervans, caravans & tents

> Book private land camping for motorhomes, campervans, and tents in New Zealand. (iPhone/iPad app by Campable 2021 Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campable-motorhome-camping-nz/id1209349485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Campable 2021 Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658403708)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campable-motorhome-camping-nz/id1209349485/reviews.md

## What is Campable?

Wake up on a farm, between the vines or above a quiet bay, with a local host who's glad you came.

Campable is motorhome, campervan and tent camping on private land across New Zealand. Farms, orchards, vineyards and lifestyle blocks. Book your site in the app, drive in and settle in. Nobody's going to move you on.

MORE THAN A PLACE TO PARK
• Room to breathe: a paddock or a row of vines instead of a row of vans
• A local who knows: hosts share the walk worth doing, the swimming hole and the café with live music
• Something extra: fresh eggs and fruit at the gate, a cellar-door tasting, a farm tour or a meal with your host

FIND THE RIGHT SITE
• Browse on the map or as a list. Plan ahead or find tonight's stay from the road
• Show only places that take your vehicle, certified self-contained or not
• Bringing a tent? Show only places that take tents
• Travelling with a dog? Show only places that take pets
• Instant Book only: see the sites you can book straight away
• Filter for power, water, toilets, showers and more

SEE IT ALL BEFORE YOU BOOK
• Photos, reviews from guests who've stayed, house rules and what's nearby
• Prices are per site, not per person, and set by your host
• You see the total before you pay. Pay by card through Stripe

TALK TO YOUR HOST
• Message your host in the app, before and after you book
• See when your message has been read

ON THE ROAD
• Dump stations and LPG refills on the map, with directions
• Cook Strait ferries
• My Trips keeps every booking in one place

FREEDOM CAMPING GETTING HARDER?
Campable sites are on private land, so your host decides who can stay. Plenty of sites suit vehicles that aren't certified self-contained.

GOT LAND? HOST FROM YOUR PHONE
Earn from a spare paddock or a corner of the vineyard. My Hosting puts your calendar, bookings, messages and money in one place. No listing fee. Every booking shows what you receive, after Stripe's card fee and Campable's share.

Made in New Zealand by a small Kiwi team.

## Key features

- Book private land camping sites
- Filter by vehicle type and amenities
- Connect with local hosts
- View photos and guest reviews
- Find dump stations and LPG refills
- Manage bookings and messages

## Is Campable safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Campable.

## Is Campable legit?

Campable: Motorhome Camping NZ appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Campable is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campable-motorhome-camping-nz/id1209349485/reviews.md

### 5/5 — NZ with the locals!

*2024-02-11*

This app is by far the best way to connect and see NZ off the tourist trail! The range of different places offered by locals to park up is amazing and so much easier on the travel budget. 
So if you want to see and experience the real NZ , CAMPABLE is the app not to miss!

### 5/5 — Excellent App - highly recommended

*2023-12-04, version 11.0.1*

Love Campable, I'm a host and I love meeting the people that come - although you don't need to be there and often are not, when we are home we have met so many lovely people from all over the world, sometimes we enjoy a wine with them, sometimes even end up going out for a meal! We've never had even one scrap of rubbish left on our farm.

### 5/5 — Used this app successfully

*2023-11-20, version 10.7.6*

We made 2 bookings successfully for NZ trip and both places were as described with good follow up contact and information from very welcoming hosts. Would use this service again

### 5/5 — Too good!!

*2023-01-21, version 10.7.2*

Great app, easy to use, and the sites available, ideal for those looking for a special location. Would highly recommend.

### 1/5 — Seriously Useless

*2020-03-03, version 10.6.5*

Campgrounds don’t actually exist. No address is given so you can’t actually be certain you are in the right place. Now deleted. Waste of space.

### 2/5 — Ok but can’t remove account

*2018-02-11*

We used this App on a recommendation from out campervan hirer. 
Stopped using it after a couple of ho hum stops on folks driveways. 
We found the locations didn’t match the descriptions and it’s a bit weird just being parked up with the family cars on the drive. 
It’s fine for finding campsites and DOC parks. 
Our trip has finished and I wanted to remove my details. Not possible via the app so I emailed Campable support and was told they could do it their end. Two emails later I’m told it’s not possible and my details are safe on their system. 
Campable have now stopped responding to me since I pointed out that they said they could remove my details. Shame they are not willing to find a solution. 
If you’re a bit safety conscious when it comes to online data then be aware of this.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-10-17, version 6.4*

What a great app! I was able to have the best experience possible using Campable in NZ. It is extremely user friendly and the hosts behind the app are amazing! I wouldn't use any other camping app 👍🏽

### 5/5 — Great App

*2017-05-01, version 1.0*

Best camping App for NZ. A must have for locals & tourists. App is for travellers & offers hosts bookings management. Host listing & setup of sites must do from a computer. App developers will no doubt add more features soon.

### 3/5 — How do you list your property

*2017-04-26, version 1.0*

The app is for the traveller and unlike wikicamps you can't list a property

## Frequently asked questions about Campable

### What is Campable?

Campable is a platform for booking unique camping experiences on private land across New Zealand. It connects motorhome, campervan, and tent travelers with local hosts offering sites on farms, vineyards, and lifestyle blocks.

### Is Campable free to use?

Yes, Campable is free to download and use for finding and booking campsites. The app does not charge users for listing or booking sites.

### What types of vehicles does Campable support?

Campable supports motorhomes, campervans, and tents. You can filter search results to show only places that accommodate your specific vehicle type, including options for certified self-contained vehicles or not.

### Can I book a campsite instantly with Campable?

Yes, Campable offers an 'Instant Book only' filter. This allows you to see and book sites that are available immediately, making it convenient for last-minute travel plans.

### How does Campable compare to freedom camping?

Campable offers an alternative to traditional freedom camping by providing designated sites on private land. This means your host decides who can stay, and many sites are suitable for vehicles that are not certified self-contained.

### What information is available before booking on Campable?

Before booking, you can view photos of the site, read reviews from previous guests, check house rules, and see what amenities are nearby. You will also see the total price per site before confirming your payment.

### Does Campable have ads?

No, Campable does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide a clean and focused user experience for finding and booking campsites.

### What is the update frequency for Campable?

Campable was last updated on November 4, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add new features. The current version is 17.5.6.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.5.6 — 2026-11-04

Book faster: sign in once with Apple or Google and you're done. Hosts can accept or decline a booking request straight from the notification. Your arrival details now stay on your phone, even with no signal. Plus a new guide to driving on the left.

### 17.5.5 — 2026-11-02

- The message to your host is now optional when you request to book.
- After your stay, tell other campers about your host's nearby picks and add photos.
- Hosts - get guests' photos to help your listing.

### 17.5.4 — 2026-10-31

- Booking is simpler: pick a site, then your nights right under it.
- Tap a date again to clear it, or tap another day to move either end.
- One Confirm and pay screen, ready-filled with who's coming and your vehicle.
- See your cancellation terms right by the pay button.
- Listings open with your dates and the price for your nights.
- Signed in to book? You go straight back to your booking.
- Trip plans show more, and you can tell us what you think of them.
- Hosts: simpler set-up and one box for arrival instructions.

### 17.5.1 — 2026-10-27

- Hosts: a simpler My Hosting screen, with Manage right at the top
- Notifications on iPhone for new bookings and messages
- New: open the Campable trip planner, and a host's own website, straight from the app
- Messages can be translated, and show when they've been read
- Dump stations and LPG show on the map even without signal
- The app opens with your saved map when you're out of signal
- Lots of smaller fixes

### 17.5.0 — 2026-10-19

Message your host
Chat with your host right in the app, before and after you book.
Dinner and breakfast with your host
Some hosts now cook. Add a home-cooked dinner or a cooked breakfast to your stay, tell your host about any allergies, and you're only charged once your host confirms.
Host from your phone
Set up your place, manage your calendar, and see your bookings and meal orders, with Josephine, our help assistant, on hand when you need her.
More on the map
Dump stations, LPG refills and the Cook Strait ferries. Travelling with a dog? Choose "Pet friendly" in Show me to see only places that take dogs.
Easier booking
Your dates stay put while you sign up or add a card, and the last check before you pay shows exactly which nights you're booking.
Plus a simpler sign-up, listings you can translate, and lots of smaller fixes.

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