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Bay of Islands, Northland

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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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Parking is permitted in marked area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Moananui Carpark North

Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

Certified Self Contained Vehicles only Maximum 2-night stay in any calendar month Parking is permitted between 6pm - 8am

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Southern Access Corridor

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

Restrictions are: 1. Self Contained only 2. Duration of stay no more than 4 consecutive nights in any one calendar month. So, as long...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Mangakino

Waipapa Hydro Dam - Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

Menzies Ford - Access Road

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Menzies Ford Reserve

Overnight Freedom Camping

1.2 1 review

Large open scenic camping.

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

0.8 1 review

Keep driving down the gravel road, until you get to the end of Beacon Point Road, before it turns into a bike/footpath. Not the first carpark...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve Freedom Camping

Te Ahiaua (The Pipi Beds) is a wonderful freedom camping spot near the mouth of the Waiotahe river and close to the huge white sand sweep of Waiotahe...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wash Bridge Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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 ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Eyre Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Fergusson Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Manchester Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Recreation Reserve (The Domain)

Overnight Campervan parking

Self-contained vehicles only. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period. Water is non-potable

Parking in yellow area only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Wear Street Carpark at the Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Rongotea

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained vehicles only. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period.

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Parking in Green area

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Ellison Reserve Carpark, Tangimoana

Overnight Freedom Camping

The Ellison Reserve Carpark, Tangimoana is subject to specific restrictions: Freedom camping is limited to Self Contained and Non-Self-Contained...

Parking in green area only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Himatangi Beach Recreation Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom Camping is limited to Self-Contained and non-Self-Contained Vehicles only. The number of Vehicles that may stay overnight is limited...

Overnight parking in green area only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Kina Street Reserve, Tangimoana

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles only. The number of vehicles that may stay overnight is limited to two at any one time. Campers...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Old School Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

Self-contained and non-self-contained camping. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period. Water is non-potable

Parking in green area

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Sanson Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles camping only Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

(Waianakarua Rd rest area)

Bridge Point

Overnight Campervan parking

Self-contained campervans

parking in yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gorge Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified Self-contained vehicles only 2 marked spaces available between 6pm and 8am No more than 2 nights in a 30-day period, do not return...

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Queenstown Events Centre Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

9 marked spaces available for Self-contained vehicles only, between the hours of 8pm and 7am Maximum 2 nights stay in any 30 day period Do...

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Howards Drive Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

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 within yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Glenorchy Domain Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

Marked spaces for 3 self-contained vehicles to stay between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am Maximum 2 nights within a 30-day period. Do not park...

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 18 marked spaces available for self-contained campervans, between the hours of 8pm and 7am. Maximum 2 nights in any 30-day period...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Kimbolton Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained vehicles only. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Kruger Street, Balfour

Overnight Campervan Parking

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

McCaughan Street, Browns

Overnight Campervan Parking

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Hulme Street, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 4 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Wyndham

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained vehicle only Up to 7 nights in any 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash in the freedom camping area...