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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.

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487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 5 of 17.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hanmer Springs River Reserve, Hanmer Springs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 32 reviews

Freedom camping is only permitted in the signposted area. Freedom camping is prohibited elsewhere in the reserve. No more than 10 vehicles at...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 32 reviews

Please do not park in the bus turning circle under any circumstances, vehicles parking there will be towed.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Omara Boat Ramp Reserve

Matarangi, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 31 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Garden Rd Carpark

Raumati Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 20 reviews

This carpark is well situated being right on the beach and very close to local Raumati Village shops. Overnight parking for up to 3 self contained...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Owaka

Overnight Camping Parking

4.4 19 reviews

Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only Toilets: No Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites. Maximum Stay Duration...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Simpsons Beach Camp

4.4 18 reviews

Bookings required. Office hours vary.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

West Oxford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 17 reviews

Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish, solid or liquid waste from the camping site when leaving - disposing of rubbish...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Midway Beach surf club car park

Freedom Camping

4.4 9 reviews

Freedom camping

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Harrisons Cut

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 9 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 ▷ Central Otago ▷

Lowburn Harbour

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 115 reviews

Self-contained campers only, 3 night stay maximum These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 81 reviews

Wairau Diversion is a worth a diversion.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wairau Diversion Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 78 reviews

Overnight Freedom Camping on the coast at Wairau Diversion Reserve. Great fishing and white-baiting spot. Good surfing too when there's an easterly...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 69 reviews

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Brighton Domain

Overnight Self-contained Campervan Parking

4.4 68 reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

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

4.4 46 reviews

*** The visitor centre at the North Egmont Road end is being rebuilt, along with the carpark. A temporary (small) visitor centre is in a portacom...

Currently closed for construction...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Renwick Domain Carpark

Freedom Camping

4.4 30 reviews

Freedom Camping in Wine Country

Renwick Domain, Renwick, Marlborough...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Memorial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 23 reviews

Certified, self-contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights in the internal carpark next to fountain. There's a maximum of six vehicles per night...

Views along the coast with the port on the other side of the harbour.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 18 reviews

Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihao Box, Willowbridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 18 reviews

Park up close to the coast and watch the sun rise. The Waimate District Council has OK-ed this area for the use of self-contained campers for...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Slope Point Freedom Camping

4.4 16 reviews

195 Weir Rd,Slope Point,9884 Freedom Campervans only. A large area of flat land with plenty of places to park. A basic long drop toilet...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Mercury Bay Council Area Office Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 15 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Area only available for...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 7 reviews

Freedom camping for campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Omokoroa Bay near Tauranga

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Haiku Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 5 reviews

Overnight freedom camping for certified self-contained campervans/motorhome/RVs in Katikati

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Prideaux Park Freedom Camping Area

Kawerau

4.4 5 reviews

Prideaux Park is the most widely used site because of its central location. It is a short stroll to town, the Kawerau i-SITE and also Kawerau...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

4.4 4 reviews

Regarded as the most comprehensive collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

4.4 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tupare

Overnight Camping

4.4 3 reviews

Soak up the atmosphere of this stunningly landscaped garden and unique homestead. Tūpare has recently earned the NZ Gardens Trust highest six...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pemberton Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 3 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hayward Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 2 reviews

Freedom camping area for self-contained campers at Hayward Park, Te Puke

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Centennial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

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.