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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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Page 2 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 17.

View of harbour from campsite

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Port Ohope Boat Ramp

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 27 reviews

This one is a goody

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kairakau Beach Freedom Camping

4.8 23 reviews

Free camping for self-contained campers at Central Hawkes Bay's Kairakau Beach

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

Freedom Camping

4.8 21 reviews

Awesome view of the lake.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

The Strand Freedom Camping Area, Reefton

4.8 18 reviews

Welcome to The Strand

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 15 reviews

Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

View out front of Camping area

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

West End Carpark, Whakatane

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 14 reviews

Camping at West End car park is prohibited between the beginning of the third week of December and 31 March.

Motiti Reserve Freedom Camping - View out front

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motiti Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 8 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 48 reviews

Maximum of 3 nights. No camping in carpark area beside play equipment. Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dotterel Point Overnight Campervan Parking

Pukehina

4.7 34 reviews

Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Dotterel Point in Puekehina

Stratford Plateau (1172m)

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 23 reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Ocean Beach, South End, Pauanui

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 22 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. 4 spaces only. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park...

Waimea Road Carpark

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waimea Road Beach Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 15 reviews

Overnight parking for up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 night at Waimea Road Beach Carpark.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arapuni Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

4.7 14 reviews

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Royal Billy Point Reserve

Pauanui, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 11 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park only between the...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 9 reviews

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Black Hole, Waihao Downs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 8 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. You can park for up to two nights close to the...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Willow Creek

4.7 7 reviews

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

Monkey Island

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Monkey Island, Orepuki

Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk

4.7 84 reviews

Freedom campers are allowed to stay for up to 28 days per calendar year. Monkey Island can be reached by foot at a low tide, and offers good...

Lake Brunner and many Kahikatea Trees

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 40 reviews

CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Omara Boat Ramp Reserve

Matarangi, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 35 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Location - Eastern side...

Self-contained parking

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mt Lees Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

4.7 27 reviews

Located in a beautiful rural setting, in the heart of the Manawatu, lies Mt Lees Reserve. This site accommodates self-contained and non-self...

Opoutama Beach Reserve

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Opoutama Beach Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

4.7 25 reviews

Freedom Camp right next to Opoutama Beach

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Gabriels Gully Historic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 21 reviews

Stand on the spot where gold rush history was made in New Zealand!

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Makorori Carpark, Gisborne

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 18 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only. Parks within painted blue lines. 3 nights maximum stay only.

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 10 reviews

A maximum of three freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Ormond Drive

Self Contained Freedom Camping

4.7 3 reviews

Self Contained Campers can stay on a choice of 10 or 11 grassy roadside areas, next to the sand dunes, adjoining the beach. Max 3 nights. No...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 116 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

Tiny

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Owhiro Bay Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 90 reviews

Beachfront Freedom Camping away from the city

Haumoana Domain Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Haumoana Domain

Freedom Camping

4.6 38 reviews

This location has lots of space, with shaded nooks and crannies around shrubs and trees, so you can choose your fav camping spot for the night...