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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 ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Chinamans Bluff

Mount / Mt Aspiring National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 2 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kingston Lake Camp

4.6 40 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 ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Crown Range Summit

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 39 reviews

Vehicles must be self contained.

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Red Bridge Reserve

4 14 reviews

Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Two-night stay only...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kawarau Historic Bridge Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 11 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Greenstone River Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Hansen place Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

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...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Glenorchy Domain Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

Marked spaces for 3 self-contained vehicles to stay between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am Maximum 2 nights within a 30-day period. Do not park...

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