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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

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Overnight Rules

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Site Cost

Any cost

Page 14 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 17.

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.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wash Bridge Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 2 reviews

The Wash Bridge Recreation Reserve is located adjacent to State Highway 63 in the westernmost part of the Marlborough District. The camping area...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve

Freedom Camping

3.7 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...

Tiny

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 ▷ 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 3 vehicles per night, so it's first...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Industrial Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 1 review

There are 6 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay within any 30-day period. Do...

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 ▷ 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 ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

War Memorial Park, Wairoa

Freedom Camping Site

3.6 5 reviews

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Cheviot Community Library

3.6 3 reviews

8pm - 8am - 2 spaces only.

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Dominion Road Carpark

Tongariro Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 2 reviews

Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.

The gravel park up spot

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Nightcaps Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 2 reviews

Overnight freedom camping is permitted by the council in the Southland town of Nightcaps. Kick back and enjoy a bit of real, live, Kiwi small...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 2 reviews

There are 10 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Only for vehicles under 2.1m high. Maximum 2 night...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lansdowne Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 2 reviews

Lansdowne Park is located on the north east side of Blenheim. The responsible camping area at the Park is in the south west corner of the main...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Greenstone River Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Atarau Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 1 review

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Morgan Park Carpark, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.6 1 review

Freedom camping is restricted to self-contained vehicles and to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

St Stephens Ave Carpark

Tuakau

3.5 6 reviews

The carpark on St Stephens Ave in Tuakau is a free-camping zone. All campervans and motorhomes camping here need a self-containment certificate...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Waituhi Viewpoint

Pureora Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.5 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Clyde Court Carpark, Wairoa

Freedom Camping Site

3.5 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tutaenui Reservoir Public Reserve

3.5 2 reviews

2 campers per night. Stay max. 3 nights per month. Dogs allowed Great range of tracks, boardwalks and bushwalks. 4 km walk around lakes...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Elsthorpe Carpark

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.4 1 review

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve is made up of two blocks of mature lowland podocarp forest with excellent examples of kahikatea, matai, miro and totara...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.4 1 review

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puna's Maramatanga Reserve for up to three nights

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tangoio Falls

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.4 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bradeys Bay Park

3.4 1 review

You can park overnight at Bradeys Bay Park around Paremata Road, giving you uninterrupted views of the inlet. The park has space for 3 motorhome...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Alexander Bluff Road Reserve, Ngatimoti

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.3 20 reviews

Maximum 40 vehicles allowed Self contained vehicles only

Closed due to flooding

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

MacMillan Reserve

Katikati - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.2 7 reviews

Campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification can free camp for up to three nights at the MacMillan Reserve on the Katikati foreshore...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mohi Bush Picnic Area

Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

3.1 5 reviews

Mohi Bush is considered the best reserve on the Maraetotara Plateau for people to explore.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Te Puna Station Road Reserve

2.9 1 review

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 3 night stay in any 4 week consecutive period (beginning on the first night).