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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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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Information Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 133 reviews

Space for non-self-contained camping

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Manaia Walkway, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 2 reviews

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kowharewa Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 35 reviews

Absolutely no tents are allowed

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 32 reviews

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 6 reviews

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Ocean View Reserve Carpark, Dunedin

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 43 reviews

If you are in a vehicle then you are welcome here. Please make sure you adhere to the area permitted which is shown on the maps onsite and with...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Wellingtons Bay, Main Reserve (Whangaumu Reserve)

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 19 reviews

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 52 reviews

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 31 reviews

Please do not park in the bus turning circle under any circumstances, vehicles parking there will be towed.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Timona Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 30 reviews

Large open park beside the river.

Views along the coast with the port on the other side of the harbour.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 18 reviews

Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

London's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 3 reviews

Londons Ford is a 2.428ha reserve and is the site of a former river ferry. It has river access for swimming and a flat, open, grassed area. Mature...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Marsden Bay Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 24 reviews

Carpark at the beachfront reserve. Park under the trees on the gravel and between the signs. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED. One night maximum...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Battiscombe Terrace, Waitara

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 22 reviews

The rules at this site are different from others, so please listen up! People freedom camping in NON SELF CONTAINED vehicles can stay for a...

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