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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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 27 reviews

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Camping in non...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

West End Carpark, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 22 reviews

- Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. - Vehicles must park within...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Simpsons Beach Camp

4.6 20 reviews

Bookings required. Office hours vary.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Little Waikawau Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 17 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Fergusson Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 16 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between 7pm Sunday and 10am Friday only for up to 2 nights per calendar month in the internal carpark...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Brighton Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 13 reviews

Freedom Camping is prohibited from the third week of December to 10th February. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Pohowera (South Bay), Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 12 reviews

Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

4.6 9 reviews

Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

The campsite is open from Labour...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Boyd Park freedom camping area

4.6 9 reviews

Freedom camping at Boyd Park in Te Aroha

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kauwhata Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 72 reviews

Stay for a maximum of three nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here. $5 fee payable in the iron maiden by the sign.

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Brighton Domain

Overnight Self-contained Campervan Parking

4.6 71 reviews

Brighton Domain is open only to self-contained campers, and they can stay a maximum of 2 days there, out by 8.30am.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 37 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 ▷ Northland ▷

Kowharewa Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 35 reviews

Absolutely no tents are allowed

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 33 reviews

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

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