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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

Region

All Regions

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

Page 2 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

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

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

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

The Strand Freedom Camping Area, Reefton

4.8 18 reviews

Welcome to The Strand

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waimea Road Beach Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 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 ▷ 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.

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Pataua North, Whangarei

Freedom Camping

4.8 3 reviews

This site is a suggested site only, meaning that it is not prohibited under the bylaw but also not designated. Consider this an off-road overnight...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 49 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 ▷ 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...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

Freedom Camping

4.7 21 reviews

Awesome view of the lake.

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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...

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...

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.

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