Freedom Camping

Bay of Islands, Northland

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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South IslandWest Coast

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Overnight Campervan Parking

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 Green area

North IslandManawatu - 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

North IslandManawatu - 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

North IslandBay 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.

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South IslandQueenstown Region

Boundary Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

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North IslandCoromandel

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Fergusson Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

Parking in blue shaded area

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

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North IslandManawatu - 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

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North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Kimbolton Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Te Rehunga Hall

Overnight Campervan Parking

South IslandSouthland

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.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Eyre Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

Parking in green area only

North IslandManawatu - 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...

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North IslandManawatu - 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 Blue shaded area

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self Contained Vehicles only Max 2 night stay in a Calendar Month

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...

South IslandCoastal Otago

(Waianakarua Rd rest area)

Bridge Point

Overnight Campervan parking

Self-contained campervans

South IslandSouthland

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.

Parking in green areas only

North IslandWaikato

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self Contained Motorhomes only Maximum 2 consecutive nights in a calendar month

North IslandCoromandel

Whittle Reserve, Colville

Overnight Campervan Parking

Area indicated by signs on the right-hand side of the gravelled area accessed from Colville Road Self-contained vehicles only Maximum number...

South IslandSouthland

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.

Parking in green shaded area

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

Overnight parking in green area only

North IslandManawatu - 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...

Parking in yellow area only

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

North IslandTaranaki

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Manchester Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

South IslandSouthland

Waikaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

South IslandSouthland

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...