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

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Government Gardens Thermal Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 84 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Montgomery Square Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 35 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 25 vehicles. The area designated for camping is indicated by blue line making in the car...

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. Two-night stay only...

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

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Arundel Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 12 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated overnight camping spot for self-contained people only. Right on the edge of the river just off the...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Barry Curtis Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 11 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...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kawarau Historic Bridge Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 11 reviews

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Jacksons Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 9 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only 1 night maximum stay These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ngunguru Library

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 6 reviews

Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Gladstone Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 6 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 5 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

One Tree Point

Boatramp Carpark, Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 5 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...

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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.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council Carpark, Marshall Street, Paeroa

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 4 reviews

Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks and the directly adjacent grass area. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only...

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...

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

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.

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...