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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.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mt Lees Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

4.7 26 reviews

Located in a beautiful rural setting, in the heart of the Manawatu, lies Mt Lees Reserve. This site accommodates self-contained and non-self...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Whanganui East Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 4 reviews

Available to self-contained campervans only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Woodville Ferry Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 23 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mowhanau Lookout Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can park here for 2 nights in any 4-week period.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Babbage Place

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 7 reviews

Available to self-contained campervans only between 5pm and 10am 4 spaces available 4 nights only

Innercity campervan overnight parking on Campbell Street

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

82 Campbell Street, Palmerston North

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 9 reviews

Free Inner city parking for your motorhome. Close to services, cafe's, theatre and more.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Dannevirke Town Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Makuri Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Ngapaeruru Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Moutoa Quay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 8 reviews

Available to self-contained campervans only- 10 spaces available Maximum 4 night stay This site is not available on Fridays. Camping available...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Jubilee Stadium Carpark)

Springvale Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 9 reviews

Available to self-contained campervans only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Bartlett's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 7 reviews

Bartletts Ford is a 0.6250ha reserve with the river running alongside. It is popular for casual summer recreation with river access, swimming...

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