Queenstown

Freedom Camping

Don't Even Try Near Town

Freedom camping close to Queenstown central is a non-starter. The council bylaw situation is murky and you might see others giving it a go, but the locals aren't into it and it's not worth the hassle. Save yourself the stress and head further out.

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Million Dollar Cruise

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4.8 8 reviews

Glenorchy Air

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4.7 7 reviews

High Country Horses

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4.6 7 reviews

Onsen Hot Pools

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4.5 17 reviews

Over The Top

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4.5 1 review

TSS Earnslaw Cruise

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4.4 80 reviews

Kawarau River Queenstown Rafting

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4.3 78 reviews

Skytrek Tandem Hang Gliding

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4.3 7 reviews

Ziptrek Ecotours

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4.2 24 reviews

KJet Queenstown

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3.8 65 reviews

Nomad Safaris

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3.7 18 reviews

Going Blue

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TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Gormet BBQ Dining

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Paradise Ziplines

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Around the Basin

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Where the Good Spots Actually Are

My pick for the whole greater Queenstown Region is Lowburn Harbour near Cromwell. It's genuinely good and a solid base for exploring both sides of the region. The other one worth knowing about is Kingston Lake Camp, on the road south toward Te Anau. It's an A1 location but gets absolutely rammed, so arrive early or you'll be wedged in tight. After that, Glenorchy is worth a look for a night, especially if you want an early crack at the trails before the tour buses roll in.

Freedom Camping in Queenstown

Location

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Queenstown Events Centre Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

9 marked spaces available for Self-contained vehicles only, between the hours of 8pm and 7am Maximum 2 nights stay in any 30 day period Do...

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Gray Street Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

Certified self-contained vehicles only There are 4 marked spaces available between the hours of 6pm and 8am Maximum 2-night stay within...

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Kingston Lake Camp

4.5 46 reviews

Thirty minutes south of Queenstown, along the shores of Lake Wakatipu lies this magnificent spot. As daylight breaks, the morning fog slowly lifts...

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Chinamans Bluff

Mount / Mt Aspiring National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 3 reviews

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Crown Range Summit

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 39 reviews

Vehicles must be self contained.

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Hansen place Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

3.9 2 reviews

There are 3 marked spaces available for self-contained vehicles between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am. Maximum 2-night stay in a 30-day period...

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Red Bridge Reserve

3.9 17 reviews

Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Park in the marked spaces...

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Kawarau Historic Bridge Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 11 reviews

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Boundary Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 5 reviews

Certified Self-Contained Vehicles only 15 marked spaces Between the hours of 6pm and 8am 2 nights within a 30 day period, do not return...

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