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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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11 items with the highest ranking score first

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 17 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

The Strand Freedom Camping Area, Reefton

4.7 17 reviews

Welcome to The Strand

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

4.7 11 reviews

Overnight Camping for Self Contained vehicles only. Camping outside of designated Responsible Camping Areas is prohibited.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 40 reviews

CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 114 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

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