Because soaps and detergents are harmful to water-life, drain used water into the soil to allow it to be filtered. Take care with fires. Camping stoves are less harmful to the environment and more efficient than fires. If you do use a fire, keep it small, use only dead wood, and make sure it is out by dousing it and checking the ashes before leaving. When camping, leave no trace of your visit.
People visit the back country and rural areas for many reasons.
Be considerate of other visitors who also have a right to enjoy the natural environment. Respect our cultural heritage. Many places in New Zealand have a spiritual or historical significance. Treat these places with respect. Toitu te whenua.