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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

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wellsford Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.9 1 review

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 ▷

Hauraki District Council Carpark, Marshall Street, Paeroa

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.9 5 reviews

Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks and the directly adjacent grass area. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Jubilee Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.8 5 reviews

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puke's Jubilee Park for up to 3 nights

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Cambridge Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.8 4 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 6 vehicles per night, so it's first-come...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Apata Hall (Old Site)

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.5 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 ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maketu Surf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.2 2 reviews

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

3 marked spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs Time: 5pm to 8am Maximum...

Menzies Ford - Access Road

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Menzies Ford Reserve

Overnight Freedom Camping

1.2 1 review

Large open scenic camping.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Mangakino

Waipapa Hydro Dam - Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

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...

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

Parking in blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Parking in green shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

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Boundary Street Carpark

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Boundary Street Carpark

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 to...

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

Tiny

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

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.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tamaki West Campsite

Camp in a clearing in the forest near Tamaki West River.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Digglemann Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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 ▷ 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...

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 ▷

Hurst Park (Railway Reserve), Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

On the old railway entrance only.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking