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Freedom Camping Locations

Expect no facilities. Generally for self contained vehicles only.

A few unprepared freedom campers have affected Aotearoa, socially and environmentally. New Zealanders are very aware of this, and some now see freedom campers as a threat to the environment and our collective ability to enjoy it.

We don’t want you to be seen in this light. Please be respectful of the environment and the local people. These freedom camping tips will show the way.

Region

All Regions

Overnight Stay Rules

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Free Camping

388 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 13.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Fergusson Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 16 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month in the internal carpark of Fergusson...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

4.6 14 reviews

- No more than 5 vehicles allowed - Open 5pm to 10am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed - Must be self-contained - No tents allowed

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Pohowera (South Bay), Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 11 reviews

Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McMillan Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 5 reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Whanganui East Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 4 reviews

Available to self-contained campervans only

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Clifton Road Reserve

Freedom Camping

4.5 96 reviews

There is a donation box near the toilet block and a suggested donation of $3.00 per person is welcomed. Beachfront free-camping! We love it...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kingston Lake Camp

4.5 45 reviews

With Queenstown banning all freedom camping, this is the closest free campsite to the city. Thirty minutes south of Queenstown, along the shores...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Owaka

Overnight Camping Parking

4.5 20 reviews

Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only Toilets: No Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites. Maximum Stay Duration...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Island View Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 20 reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

West Oxford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 19 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Rotary Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 18 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 3 vehicles per night, so it's first...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whangamata isite Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 12 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Area only available for...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa

Cooney Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 5 reviews

Freedom camping is allowed for campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification at Cooney Reserve in Omokoroa, 15 minutes north of...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark

Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 2 reviews

This reserve is the best place in Hawke’s Bay to experience a lowland podocarp forest.

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