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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

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Overnight Rules

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

Page 11 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 11 of 17.

301

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Maraetotara Falls Reserve

Freedom Camping

3.9 7 reviews

At the Maraetotara Falls Reserve, certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp for a maximum of two nights. Short bush...

302

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Park Road, Maketu

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 7 reviews

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

303

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Waikouaiti

Overnight Self Contained Campervan Parking

3.9 3 reviews

Self-contained campervans only. Freedom camping is allowed everywhere in Dundedin City Council area, as long as (a) the vehicle is self-contained...

304

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Turata Reserve, Kihikihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 3 reviews

Self Contained camping: up to two consecutive nights stay permitted Access via Havelock Street

305

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Hansen place Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

3.9 2 reviews

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...

306

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Government Gardens Thermal Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 86 reviews

Limited free parking spaces for large campervans available in the Government Gardens opposite the Polynesian Spa, Hinemoa Street. The aim is to...

307

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Thomas Burns Street Carpark, Dunedin

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 37 reviews

The maximum stay for freedom campers at any one location is two consecutive nights (departure by 8.30am). Please respect the sites. They are...

308

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

AH Reed Memorial Park, Whareora Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 19 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...

309

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pahoia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 17 reviews

Free-camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes, 30 minutes north of Tauranga

310

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Red Bridge Reserve

3.9 17 reviews

Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Park in the marked spaces...

311

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Kaiate Falls Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 13 reviews

Self-contained freedom campers can stay at Kaiate Falls Scenic Reserve for up to three nights

312

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Brown Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 12 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Location - the two formed...

313

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Arundel Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 12 reviews

Overnight camping spot for self-contained people only. Right on the edge of the river just off the main road at the Arundel Bridge.

314

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kawarau Historic Bridge Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 11 reviews

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315

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Bartlett's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 7 reviews

Bartletts Ford is a 0.6250ha reserve with the river running alongside. It is popular for casual summer recreation with river access, swimming...

316

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pakowhai Country Park

Freedom Camping

3.9 6 reviews

Courtesy of the Hastings District Council, certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes can stay up to two nights here. Situated by the...

317

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Gladstone Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 6 reviews

318

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ngunguru Library

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 6 reviews

Freedom Camping

319

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Scarborough Street Reserve, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 5 reviews

- Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. - Vehicles must park within...

320

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Salford Street

Edendale, Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 4 reviews

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

321

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

3.9 3 reviews

Must fit within the confines of a marked and formed parking space from 7am to 8pm. Between the hours of 8pm to 7am vehicles must be parked within...

322

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Ayr Street, Limehills

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 2 reviews

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

323

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Lindemann Lookout Reserve Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 2 reviews

Self-contained campervans/motorhomes/RVs can free camp at the Lindemann Road Lookout for up to 3 nights, thanks to the Western Bay of Plenty District...