Restricted Goods-Camping, Fishing and Water Equipment

If you wish to import something into New Zealand, you will need to search the appropriate Import Health Standard. See information about importing containers and vehicles.

Camping Equipment and Food

All tents should be cleaned before entry into New Zealand.  The interiors should be free of all materials as should the underside of built-in floors.  Care should be taken to ensure pegs and poles are free of soil and organic material.

All hiking footwear should be properly cleaned prior to arrival. As this is likely to be inspected, footwear should be packed in an easily accessible place.

Dehydrated vegetables and fruit are permitted entry

All heat and eat meals, dehydrated meals and milk powder must meet the requirements of the Import Health Standard for Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products

Particular notice should be paid to packaging and country of origin requirements.
 

Fishing and Water Activity Equipment

Saltwater fishing equipment is permitted entry.

All freshwater activity equipment such as life vests, dive suits and water vessels, as well as fishing equipment including rods, reels, tackle boxes, nets and waders should be clean and free of organic residue and comply with the conditions of the following Import Health Standard.   Fishing flies are permitted entry but all non-artificial material for fly tying must comply with the conditions of the Import Health Standard for Feathers