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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 6 of 17 | 486 locations ranked by score

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

151

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tapapakanga Campervan Parking

Tapapakunga

4.4 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...

152

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Moonlight Track Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

153

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Firmin Lodge Carpark

Kawerau, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 1 review

Firmin Lodge Car Park is the most widely used site because of its close location to the Tarawera River. It is a short stroll to the riverwalk...

154

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

155

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

156

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.

157

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking

Southern end of lake

4.3 226 reviews

Lake Pukaki Freedom Camping

158

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...

Wairau Diversion is a worth a diversion.

159

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...

160

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 82 reviews

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

161

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Poaka Campsite

Lake Poaka Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 77 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...

162

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Moray Terrace

Fortrose township - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 62 reviews

Freedom camping in Fortrose township, Catlins, Southland

163

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Bennetts Road

4.3 57 reviews

Self-Contained Camping

Taylor Dam Reserve. Freedom Camping near Blenheim.

164

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...

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165

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...