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

Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve

Overnight Parking

3.7 5 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...

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...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waihi Memorial RSA

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Matahi Spit, Lake Rotomā

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

Matahi Spit (Scenic Reserve) can be accessed via State Highway 30. It is an approximately 30 minute drive from Rotorua central city. There is...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tayler Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Valley Lookout

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

Self-contained campervans can stay here for a maximum of 5 nights per 30 day period. - Panoramic views of the Pohangina Valley - 5 minutes...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Marine Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 14 reviews

There are 2 Marine Park Carparks. Marine park 1 - 8 Parks (available any time) Marine Park 2 - 3 parks (available any time) Certified...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Onerahi Beach Road Reserve

Overnight CampervanParking

3.7 13 reviews

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. Vehicles must be self contained. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Queen Elizabeth II Drive Gardens

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 8 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only. Only certified self-contained vehicles can stay here in any of the available defined car parking areas...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Kaha Recreation Reserve, Maraetai Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 7 reviews

Beautiful waterfront location. Te Kaha is 74km east of Ōpōtiki with space for up to 10 campers. Self Contained vehicles can stay maximum of 3...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Rhodes Park Reserves

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 7 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Railway Land Overnight Parking

3.7 7 reviews

City Overnight Parking

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wakatu Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 7 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 20 vehicles. The area designated for camping is indicated by blue line making in the car...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Pilot Hill Carpark

Wairoa, Freedom Camping Site

3.7 6 reviews

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Almadale Reserve

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Almadale Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 6 reviews

Secluded freedom camping, scenic walks.

Overnight parking area.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pakowhai Country Park

Freedom Camping

3.7 5 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Pillars of Hercules Carpark

Kaimanawa Park Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Dominion Road Carpark

Tongariro Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.

Parking in green area only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Victoria Park, Fielding

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

Self-contained campervans can stay here for up to 5 nights per calendar month. Freedom Camping is limited to Self-Contained and non-Self Contained...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Aparima Bridge Reserve

Thornbury - freedom camping area

3.7 2 reviews

Camping is allowed for up to 28 days at the Aparima Bridge Reserve in Thornbury, Southland. Thornbury is a small settlement about 10 minutes north...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

White Pine Bush Picnic Area

White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

White Pine Bush is a great place to visit and experience a piece of New Zealand native forest.

Parking in the yellow area

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Camp Hill road Carpark, Hawea

Overnight Campervan parking

3.7 1 review

There are 10 marked spaces available for certified self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 5pm and 10am. Maximum 2 night stay in and...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park Tennis Courts

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 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.

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Umukarikari Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 1 review

A beautiful, small area surrounded by large native trees. It is at the start of the tramping track. There is room for 2-3 vehicles max.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Potaema Carpark

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

3.7 1 review

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Graham Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 1 review

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 ▷ Northland ▷

Tarewa isite

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 12 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...

Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wingate Reserve, Avondale

Overnight campervan Parking

3.6 4 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...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Opouri Saddle

Tennyson Inlet Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve

Freedom Camping

3.6 2 reviews

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve, in the Dartmoor Valley about 30 minutes inland from Napier, is a designated free-camping area for certified self-contained...