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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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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Western carpark area only

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tikipunga Sports Park

Camping permitted from 18 December to Northland/Auckland Anniversary day, each year. Self-contained camping in designated sites or marked...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Duxfield Reserve, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

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...

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