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Western Springs Spot

99%

69 Reviews

 Analysis

WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL13 DECEMBER 2025. NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR MID DECEMBER 2025 ONWARDS.

Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

99%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Take the ferry to Rangitoto/Motutapu islands and stay at Home Bay, located right on the beach.

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

99%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

97%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

Whatipu Lodge Campground

96%

24 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

Sunset Ridge

96%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Low cost basic camping in Helensville, nothing fancy, but quiet and safe.

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

96%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Cliff Top Camping Ground

Omana

93%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

Barn Paddock Camping Area

Barn Paddock Camping Ground

Huia

90%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

A simple camspite in Auckland's Huia area.

Tiny

Big Bay Holiday Park

89%

11 Reviews

 Analysis
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Arataki Visitor Centre Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-contained campervans can stay 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 2 nights in winter (non-daylight saving) Max 8 vehicles $16 per...

Tiny

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Access by foot via a 20 minute walk from Whatipu car park via Whatipu caves track

Ambury Camping Area

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

85%

49 Reviews

 Analysis

Ambury has basic, flat camping in a country vibe location, yet only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport. Toilets and drinking...

Red Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

85%

34 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Overnight parking in blue area

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of seven freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

Overnight parking in blue area

Margaret Griffen park, Mt Roskill

Overnight campervan parking

84%

27 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of ten freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

Cornwallis Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of 5 Self contained campervans can stay up to 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 3 nights in winter (non-daylight saving). $16 per...

Orewa Beach Holiday Park

83%

75 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Located right on the pristine Orewa beachfront, close to the action of Auckland City yet far enough away for a relaxing getaway.

Valonia Reserve, New Windsor

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of four freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

Parking in Blue Area only

Colson Lane Overnight Parking

81%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of two freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...