Freedom Camping

View Map

Accommodation ▷ Camping 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.

Filter by Region

All Regions

Filter by Overnight Stay Rules

Any rules

Filter by Overnight Camping Site Cost

Any cost

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

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

4.8 9 reviews

Overnight Camping for Self Contained vehicles only. Camping outside of designated Responsible Camping Areas is prohibited.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Huharua Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McMillan Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 4 reviews

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.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 3 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Hansen place Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

4.8 1 review

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...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Monkey Island, Orepuki

Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk

4.7 83 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...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Rays Rest Camping Reserve

Kaiaua

4.7 51 reviews

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

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...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Warrington Reserve

Overnight Self Contained Campervans, Tents allowed

4.7 37 reviews

Overnight camping in self-contained vehicles and tents.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 35 reviews

Stay the night next to the most famous toilets in Aotearoa! Sounds weird, but trust us. - Self-contained vehicles only - Four vehicle limit...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Castlepoint Carpark

Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 34 reviews

One of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline!

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mt Lees Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

4.7 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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waimea Road Beach Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 14 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sandy Bay Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 13 reviews

One night maximum You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage If the site is full, you must move on

Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.