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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

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Overnight Rules

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

Page 6 of 17 | 485 locations ranked by score

485 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 6 of 17.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Recreation Reserve (The Domain)

Overnight Campervan parking

4.4 1 review

Self-contained vehicles only. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period. Water is non-potable

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball Dumpstation

4.4 1 review

Recreation Reserve Town Belt South Blackball SC carpark for a gold coin donation on gravel area next to park

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Moonlight Track Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

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.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Firmin Lodge

Kawerau, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour

Freedom Camping

4.3 96 reviews

- Open 5pm to 9am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed in a 4 week consecutive period - 10 Spaces available - Must be certified self-contained...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 82 reviews

Wairau Diversion is a worth a diversion.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wairau Diversion Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 82 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

4.3 72 reviews

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Bennetts Road

4.3 56 reviews

Self-Contained Camping

Doc Visitor centre and Carpark

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

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

4.3 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...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

North River Bank

Otaki Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 39 reviews

Overnight parking for up to 6 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 2 nights at the Otaki River North Bank, Otaki Beach.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Renwick Domain Carpark

Freedom Camping

4.3 32 reviews

Freedom Camping in Wine Country

Renwick Domain, Renwick, Marlborough...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 19 reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Slope Point Freedom Camping

4.3 17 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 ▷

Kapanga Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 16 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wakapuaka Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku

Overnight Campervan Parking - Constable Road

4.3 10 reviews

Vehicles with a self-containment certificate can park here overnight for free. The early bird gets the worm at the parking space behind the...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Egans Park Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 10 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cornwallis Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 8 reviews

A maximum of 5 Self contained campervans can stay up to 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 3 nights in winter (non-daylight saving). $16 per...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Beach Road Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 7 reviews

Beautiful spot right by the water for Self Contained Vehicles only. Parking on the grass area on the right-hand side of the entrance opposite...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Halse Place, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 5 reviews

Between Heaphy and Longfellow Roads, opposite the Opunake Recreation Grounds. Maximum of 12 vehicles.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

4.3 5 reviews

Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tapapakanga Campervan Parking

Tapapakunga

4.3 2 reviews

Take the Manurewa off ramp and head for Clevedon. Then follow the signs to Kawakawa Bay and on towards Orere Point. Just past Orere Point, turn...

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Poaka Campsite

Lake Poaka Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 78 reviews

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal. Camp right alongside the lake. Use this campsite as a base for recreational...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ngāti Toa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 63 reviews

There are limited spots available for overnight parking for up to three nights. It’s a great spot that allows you to wake up next to the ocean...

Taylor Dam Reserve. Freedom Camping near Blenheim.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Taylor Dam Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 40 reviews

Stay in a self contained vehicle for up to 2 nights at peaceful Taylor Dam Reserve. Good walking and mountain biking options, while also in close...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkaro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

This reserve can be accessed from Waimangu Road. This lake is an important wildlife habitat for water birds such as the grey teal, paradise shelduck...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Morrinsville Recreation Ground freedom camping area

4.3 24 reviews

Self-contained freedom campers can park up at the Morrinsville Recreation Ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Tararu Beachfront North Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

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