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Freedom Camping Sites

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.

Freedom Camping Locations

Region

All Regions

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

Page 10 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 10 of 17.

271

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Hayes Road

4 1 review

No camping allowed between 23rd of Dec till second Monday of Jan. Max. 3 nights.

272

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Himatangi Beach Recreation Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 1 review

Freedom Camping is limited to Self-Contained and non-Self-Contained Vehicles only. The number of Vehicles that may stay overnight is limited...

273

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Margaret Griffen park, Mt Roskill

Overnight campervan parking

4 31 reviews

A maximum of ten freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

274

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hinemaiaia Reserve Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 29 reviews

This place is not suitable for large vehicles. Medium to small, self contained vehicles only. There are multiple sites up the gravel road that...

275

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wynen Street carpark

Blenheim - Overnight Campervan Parking

4 25 reviews

Freedom Camping in Central Blenheim. Max 5 Campers.

276

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 16 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

277

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hauraki District Council Area Office Carpark, Orchard West Road, Ngatea

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 14 reviews

*** Closed from 26th May 2026 for 12 - 18 months*** The carpark area is behind the Council building. Freedom camping is restricted to designated...

Closed from 26th May 2025 for...

278

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Motupipi Carpark

Takaka - Overnight Campervan Parking

4 13 reviews

Freedom camping within Motupipi Car Park is restricted to certified self contained vehicles only. Self contained vehicles must park in the designated...

279

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Galletly's Road, St Andrews

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 12 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. This site is just north of St Andrews across the...

280

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 10 reviews

The intrepid Southland explorer can camp for up to four nights at the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & picnic area just outside Otautau. This place...

281

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bascule Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 9 reviews

Self-contained and non self- contained vehicles in designated site or marked parking spaces only 8 marked sites (4 for large, wide vans, 4...

282

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Corner, Ohaeawai

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 8 reviews

On the corner of State Highway 1 and Hobson Street, Ohaeawai. - Self-contained only - Four vehicle limit - Maximum stay of two consecutive...

283

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tamaterau

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 8 reviews

One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you must move on.

284

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

4 7 reviews

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track. Good outlook!

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