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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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Menzies Ford - Access Road

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Menzies Ford Reserve

Overnight Freedom Camping

1.2 1 review

Large open scenic camping.

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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Overnight Campervan Parking

0.8 1 review

Self-Contained and non-self-contained can stay and use the facilities for $15 per person. The Campervan Site located at Lake Mahinapua Historic...

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

0.6 0 reviews

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...

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...

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Industrial Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

Parking within yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gray Street Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained vehicles only There are 4 marked spaces available between the hours of 6pm and 8am Maximum 2-night stay within...

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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Westmere Lake

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 5 sites available for certified self-contained vehicles. Maximum 4 nights in any 4 week period.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 10 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in any 30-day period. Do not...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

(Waianakarua Rd rest area)

Bridge Point

Overnight Campervan parking

Self-contained campervans

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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Glen Nui Reserve, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Pukekino Landing, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Turuturu Road Soccer Grounds Carpark, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kokotau Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Paeroa (Maritime Park)

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Atiu Creek Camping Ground

Atiu Creek Regional Park

From the main car park, take the metal road past the toilet block, following the directional signs for the next 3.1km to the campground. You...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

All Day Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Waitaki District Council designated freedom camping spot. A primo spot looking out over the beach, you can walk along the beach to Campbells...

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...

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

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...

Parking in yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gibbston Highway Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 2 marked spaces available for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in a 30-day period...