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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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Fieldway

Waikanae Beach Carpark - Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

Overnight parking for up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 night.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Vesey Stewart Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

14 Reviews

Analysis

Closed between May - September every year. Freedom campers are permitted to stay for up to three days at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, inland...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Upper Lucys Gully Carpark

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki- Overnight Campervan Parking

9 Reviews

Analysis

It's a tight driveway up, suited to smaller vehicles. But Lucy's Gully has a couple of nice camping spots beneath the trees.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lake Elterwater

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 Reviews

Analysis

Camping in the rest area along side Lake Elterwater just north of the small township of Ward. This is a designated council camping spot. Lake...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Marine Parade Carpark (opposite # 54)

Paraparaumu Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Beachfront carpark opposite number 54 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach. Just 1 self contained campervan can stay a maximum of 1 night. First come...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blairich Reserve

Awatere Valley - Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Blairich Reserve is located approximately 12 kilometres north and west of Seddon, adjacent to the Awatere Valley Road. No person may camp except...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

3 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Moore Park, Katikati

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

Analysis

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hatea East Carpark

2 Reviews

Analysis

SELF CONTAINED CAMPERVANS AND CARAVANS ONLY 1 Night maximum Camping restricted to the hours between 6pm and 8am. NO TENTS ALLOWED

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku Service Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Landscape Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Eden St

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

Situated next to the bus terminal and public restrooms. Self Contained Vehicles Only, Max 3 nights.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Normanby Domain, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

South Waikato Sport and Events Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...