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Freedom Camping Locations

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 12 of 17.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Bowentown Domain Formed Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 10 reviews

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.

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tukino 2wd Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 9 reviews

Just like camping on Mars!

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Everett Park Carparks

Everett Park Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 9 reviews

Self Contained Vehicles

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 9 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 6 vehicles...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mangaoraka Carpark

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

3.8 6 reviews

Small carpark, surrounded by trees and a great grassy area with picnic tables. There's a 30 minute loop track nearby - a bonus in the morning...

Overnight Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Rodney Street Carpark, Wellsford

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 5 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tye Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 3 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Fieldway

Waikanae Beach Carpark - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 2 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Vesey Stewart Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 2 reviews

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.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

3.8 20 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Porritt Stadium, Hamilton

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 14 reviews

Freedom camping in vehicles is available 365 days a year in certified self-contained vehicles at Porritt Stadium in the designated area of the...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tarewa isite

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 14 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...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 12 reviews

Lucy's Gully - Camping under the trees.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Upper Lucys Gully Carpark

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

3.8 9 reviews

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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Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

3.8 8 reviews

Carpark is Opposite Western Springs Reserve A maximum of five freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lake Elterwater

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 8 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Tukino Mountain Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 8 reviews

Large gravel and sand area just off the Desert Road - State Highway 1. Stunning views of Mt Ruapehu on a clear day Very exposed to the weather...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Milford Lagoon

Freedom Camping

3.8 6 reviews

We have some of the most beautiful camping sites in the country and invite all visitors and locals to camp responsibly and enjoy the best of...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blairich Reserve

Awatere Valley - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 6 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waikareao Foreshore Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 6 reviews

Certified, self-contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights at Waikareao Foreshore Reserve. Maximum 3 vehicles per night, first-come, first-served...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Marine Parade Carpark (opposite # 54)

Paraparaumu Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 6 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mitchell Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 5 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Boundary Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 4 reviews

Certified Self-Contained Vehicles only 15 marked spaces Between the hours of 6pm and 8am 2 nights within a 30 day period, do not return...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Moore Park, Katikati

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 3 reviews

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.

Tiny

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hatea East Carpark

3.8 2 reviews

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

Parking in green area only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Putaruru Town Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 1 review

Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

Freedom camping allowed in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku Service Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 1 review

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...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Landscape Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 1 review

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.

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Howards Drive Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

3.8 1 review

Self-contained campervans can park in the 3 marked spaces between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in a 30-day period. Do not...

Parking in outlined areas

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

South Waikato Sport and Events Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 1 review

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