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Forks Hotel

Waihao - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

The Waimate District Council allows freedom campers in self-contained vehicles to park here for a maximum of two nights, in the carpark of the...

High country space

Lake Camp

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 44 reviews

Lake Camp is situated in a wide tussock covered mountain valley surrounded by high, generally snow covered, mountain peaks at the headwaters of...

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 15 reviews

Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 48 reviews

Maximum of 3 nights. No camping in carpark area beside play equipment. Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish...

Tiny

Black Hole, Waihao Downs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 8 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. You can park for up to two nights close to the...

Tiny

West Oxford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 20 reviews

Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish, solid or liquid waste from the camping site when leaving - disposing of rubbish...

Hanmer Springs River Reserve, Hanmer Springs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 32 reviews

*** Currently closed due to flooding*** - 9 July 2026 Freedom camping is only permitted in the signposted area. Freedom camping is prohibited...

Tiny

Waihao Box, Willowbridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 20 reviews

Park up close to the coast and watch the sun rise. The Waimate District Council has OK-ed this area for the use of self-contained campers for...

Hanmer Field Base and Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 96 reviews

Freedom camping available by the workshop. No camping in the picnic area by the office. The local Community Board lock the gate to this picnic...

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 19 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find...

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Bowyers Stream Scenic Reserve

4.1 30 reviews

Overnight accommodation, maximum 2 nights

Glenmark Reserve

4.1 17 reviews

Freedom Camping

Te Moana Gorge

Four Peaks

4.1 3 reviews

Freedom camping spot. Fires are prohibited as there is a forest nearby. Gas cookers only outdoors. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette...

Akaroa Freedom Camping Area

4 76 reviews

The only area in Akaroa where freedom camping is allowed – popular and fills up fast.

Winchester Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 34 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated self-contained freedom camping spot - you can stay here for up to 3 nights (arrive after 4pm, leave...

Naval Point Freedom Camping Area

4 12 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to two nights in any 30 day period in the signposted freedom camping area. Camping is now...

Galletly's Road, St Andrews

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 12 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. This site is just north of St Andrews across the...

North Beach Car Park

Freedom Camping

3.9 15 reviews

Freedom camping prohibited at weekends (7pm Fridays – 7pm Sundays) between 1 October and 1 May. At other times, freedom camping is allowed...

Gunn's Bush

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 8 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping area for self-contained vehicles only. For more information pop into the Waimate...

Marine Parade Laybys

City Coastal Freedom Camping Restricted Zone

3.9 5 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans