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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Rays Rest Camping Reserve

Kaiaua

4.8 52 reviews

Rays Rest Reserve in Miranda is located beachside, next to the Taramaire Wildlife Refuge Reserve. The Hauraki District Council allows free-camping...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Port Ohope Boat Ramp

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 27 reviews

This one is a goody

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mt Lees Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

4.8 26 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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

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

4.8 23 reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

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 20 reviews

Awesome view of the lake.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 15 reviews

Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

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.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 46 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 ▷ 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...

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.

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.

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...

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