Rust servers · New Zealand, ordered by the most recent votes players cast. 3 of them also run Vanilla.

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Vanilla Rust server wiped on 02/10 for a fresh start in the NZ/AU region

Welcome to Whangaparusta! WIPED @ 06/11!
This is the oldest New Zealand Hosted Rust Server est 2016.
Fortnightly Wipes & Monthly BP Wipes.
Don't be a dick
2
Players online: 5

This is a PvE server for Rust, focusing on player versus environment gameplay.

Vanilla Rust server for an authentic survival experience

Vanilla Rust - BP and map reset monthly
Furnace Splitter and SignArtist mods added
Daily restart 6AM NZDT
RULES:

Vanilla Rust server with low upkeep and low NZ ping

Welcome to New Zealand's grass touchyst rust server!
Last wiped: 6/11/26
Next wipe: 4/12/26
This is a vanilla(ish) server, with a few small qol changes
5
Players online: 2

Solo gameplay in Rust – thrive alone

SOLO ONLY SERVER!
Vanilla Settings except upkeep is set to 75 percent. and recyclers at fishing village
Blueprints will wipe every 3 months.
Use Key Locks NOT Code Locks!

PvE server with kits and events in State of Flux

Welcome to State of Flux, a Rust server where chaos and excitement are just a heartbeat away. Here’s why you should join us: Heaps of Events: including Convoy, Water Event, Junkyard Event, Heavy Military Tunnels, Train Yard Event, Heavy Excavator, Ferry Terminal, Triangulation Event, and more. * Ra

The busiest of them has had 23 players on at once.

3,033 servers listed 69,383 players online 33,798 speak English

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Questions

How do I join a server in Rust?

Copy the address from the server's listing. 1. Open the console – Start Rust and press F1 on the main menu. 2. Connect – Paste this command and press Enter. Keep the console open while the map downloads. (client.connect IP:port) 3. Or use the server list – Click "Play Game", open the "Community" tab and search for the server name.

How does voting for Rust servers work?

Voting pushes a server up this month's ranking. Some servers also give you an in-game reward for it, and their listings say what it is. You can vote once every 24 hours per server. On the vote page you can sign in with Steam, so a server that gives vote rewards can find you by your SteamID. Or just type your in-game name.

How is the ranking calculated?

Servers are ordered by votes received in the current calendar month, which resets on the 1st. Sponsor slots and premium plans buy visibility, never rank – they apply no boost of any kind, and every listing is ranked by votes alone.

Are these New Zealand servers free to play on?

Yes – every server listed here is free to join. Some sell optional cosmetic or convenience perks on their own store; look for the tags and reviews on each listing.

Which Rust servers · New Zealand have the most players online right now?

At our last check (November 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM UTC), the busiest were [NZ/AU] Whangaparusta - Wiped 02/10 (9 players · 182.50.160.70:49015), Miaka's Realm - PvE (5 players · 125.236.211.240:28017) and [NZ] Vanilla Rust 1 (3 players · 158.140.244.251). Player counts change all day, so the list on this page always has the latest numbers.

What are the newest Rust servers · New Zealand?

The most recent ones, added in the last 30 days, are Miaka's Realm - PvE (November 3, 2026), Grass touchers NZ Monthly | Low Upkeep (October 10, 2026) and The Solo Life (October 9, 2026).

Which Rust servers · New Zealand wiped most recently?

Going by the wipe dates on their listings, the most recent in the last 14 days were The Solo Life (November 6, 2026), [NZ/AU] Whangaparusta - Wiped 02/10 (November 5, 2026) and Miaka's Realm - PvE (November 5, 2026).