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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 13 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 17.

361

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.

362

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...

363

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...

364

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Normanby Domain, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 1 review

365

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.

366

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Kaiti Beach

Freedom Camping

3.7 24 reviews

Freedom camping on a beach, super close to Gisborne City. For Self Contained vehicles only. Parks within painted blue lines 3 Nights Max...

367

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Awanui Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 22 reviews

- Self-contained only - Six vehicle limit - Maximum stay of two consecutive nights

368

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

3.7 20 reviews

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

369

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buxton Square Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 14 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 23 vehicles. The area designated for camping is indicated by blue line making in the car...

370

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hingaia Reserve, Papakura

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 12 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...

371

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Church Hill Carpark, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 7 reviews

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

372

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maxwells Road Esplanade

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 7 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans for up to 2 nights per calendar month at the Ngatai Road end. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night...

373

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waikareao Foreshore Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 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...

374

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hinds River Scenic Reserve

Mayfield - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 5 reviews

The Ashburton District Council provides this service for self-contained free camping - to be found along the Inland Scenic Route. Choice guys...

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