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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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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gorge Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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...

Parking within yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Glenorchy Domain Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

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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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mowhanau Lookout Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can park here for 2 nights in any 4-week period.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Westmere Lake

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Castlecliff Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self-contained campers can park here for a maximum of 4 nights.

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Industrial Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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 in yellow area

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Allenby Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Situated at the base of Mt Iron, there are 3 marked spaces for self-contained vehilces, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 nights only...

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

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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 the yellow area

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Camp Hill road Carpark, Hawea

Overnight Campervan parking

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There are 10 marked spaces available for certified self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 5pm and 10am. Maximum 2 night stay in and...

Parking in yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gibbston Highway Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Queenstown Events Centre Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Edendale

Overnight Camping

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Certified self-contained vehicle only You may stay up to seven days in any 30 day period Camping in tents, cars, and vehicles...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council carpark, off Mueller Street and Haszard Street, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

Parking within yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gray Street Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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...

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Howards Drive Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

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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 ▷

Hansen place Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

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There are 3 marked spaces available for self-contained vehicles between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am. Maximum 2-night stay in a 30-day period...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tikipunga Sports Park

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

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kokotau Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Western carpark area only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Paeroa (Maritime Park)

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Atiu Creek Camping Ground

Atiu Creek Regional Park

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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...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohura

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Camping is allowed in the area adjacent to Tui Street between the Memorial Hall and the Mangaroa Stream. 1 Night stay in any calendar month.

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers, Mount / Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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