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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 ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Goldfields Railway

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 7 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

4.9 26 reviews

We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Morison Bush Picnic and Camping Area

4.8 10 reviews

Good swimming and nice bush!

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

4.7 9 reviews

Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 9 reviews

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Matthews Park, Norsewood

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 4 reviews

$5 per person, self contained vehicles only, max 2 nights

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Arataki Visitor Centre Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 3 reviews

Self-contained campervans can stay 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 2 nights in winter (non-daylight saving) Max 8 vehicles $16 per...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Simpsons Beach Camp

4.4 18 reviews

Bookings required. Office hours vary.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball Dumpstation

4.4 1 review

Recreation Reserve Town Belt South Blackball SC carpark for a gold coin donation on gravel area next to park

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tapapakanga Campervan Parking

Tapapakunga

4.3 2 reviews

Take the Manurewa off ramp and head for Clevedon. Then follow the signs to Kawakawa Bay and on towards Orere Point. Just past Orere Point, turn...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cornwallis Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 8 reviews

A maximum of 5 Self contained campervans can stay up to 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 3 nights in winter (non-daylight saving). $16 per...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

4 19 reviews

$10 a night per site No bookings - First come, first serve basis

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkaro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 22 reviews

This reserve can be accessed from Waimangu Road. This lake is an important wildlife habitat for water birds such as the grey teal, paradise shelduck...