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

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Castlepoint Carpark

Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 35 reviews

One of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Parua Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 34 reviews

Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and boat ramp access. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If...

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...

The beach out front with Kapiti Island offshore

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waikanae River Mouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 32 reviews

Stay near a river estuary, with beach and river walk options. Overnight parking for up to 4 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihao Box, Willowbridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 20 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...

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...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McAlister Street Carpark Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 11 reviews

Self-contained, 48 hours limit, 5 designated car park sites. Maximum possible motor vehicle length: 10 metres. Dog leash area.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Middleton Bay Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 9 reviews

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Midway Beach surf club car park

Freedom Camping

4.4 9 reviews

Freedom camping

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 ▷ 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...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking

Southern end of lake

4.4 224 reviews

Lake Pukaki Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 81 reviews

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Fortrose on a great day!

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Moray Terrace

Fortrose township - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 60 reviews

Freedom camping in Fortrose township, Catlins, Southland

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 53 reviews

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Ocean View Reserve Carpark, Dunedin

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 48 reviews

If you are in a vehicle then you are welcome here. Please make sure you adhere to the area permitted which is shown on the maps onsite and with...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 36 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Renwick Domain Carpark

Freedom Camping

4.4 31 reviews

Freedom Camping in Wine Country

Renwick Domain, Renwick, Marlborough...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Island View Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 25 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 ▷

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 18 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find...

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...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wakapuaka Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 13 reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only Maximum 3 vehicles Council enforces the vehicle limit under their Bylaw and a $200 infringement fine...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Bulmers Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

4.4 10 reviews

Maximum 10 self contained Maximum 2 nights Security camera onsite Flushing toilets No rubbish bins River swims available

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Mandeville-Taylor Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 9 reviews

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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 ▷ Northland ▷

Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

4.4 6 reviews

Wake up and watch the sunrise out east at Porirua Harbour, Titahi Bay. Space is limited to three motorhomes a night and stays are restricted to...

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 ▷ 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...