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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 7 of 17.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

London's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Londons Ford is a 2.428ha reserve and is the site of a former river ferry. It has river access for swimming and a flat, open, grassed area. Mature...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Marine Parade Carpark (opposite # 69)

Paraparaumu Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Beachfront carpark opposite number 69 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach. Up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum of 1 night.

Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tapapakanga Campervan Parking

Tapapakunga

85%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Evans Bay Marina Carpark

Wellington, Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

148 Reviews

 Analysis

Wellington City welcomes Certified self-contained vehicles only 52 - designated Freedom Camping parks (4-night max. stay per calendar month...

View down the Riwaka Valley from Hawkes lookout

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Hawkes Lookout Carpark

Kahurangi National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

46 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Stunning views from your Campervan

Taylor Dam Reserve. Freedom Camping near Blenheim.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Taylor Dam Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

39 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Margaret Griffen park, Mt Roskill

Overnight campervan parking

84%

27 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of ten freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Morrinsville Recreation Ground freedom camping area

84%

23 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Memorial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Tararu Beachfront North Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

'The Point' Ngaruawahia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

21 Reviews

 Analysis

The Waikato District Council allows certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes to park overnight (10pm - 9am) at 'The Point' at Ngaruawahia...

Park on up

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Grey River

Greymouth - Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

20 Reviews

 Analysis

On the north side of the river just off SH6, just down from the main bridge off Nelson Quay on the left hand side of the road. Quite an exposed...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Pinders Pond

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

20 Reviews

 Analysis

Maximum 3 night stay

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Raumai Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

84%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Bowentown Domain Formed Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cornwallis Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jim Barnett Reserve

Overnight Camping

84%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Thirteen different tracks meander through the Jim Barnett Reserve. The tracks are of varying lengths, but all are easy walking with a few short...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Opuha Gorge Road

84%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

No camping allowed between 23rd of Dec till second Monday of Jan. Max. 3 nights.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

84%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

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 ▷

Puketoki Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

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.

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

(Mackenzie Waitaki RV Camping)

Edwards Stream

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

50 Reviews

 Analysis

- Certified Self Contained vehicles only - Toilet - non flush - Picnic table - 3 night maximum stay - No fires

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Lake Domain Reserve

South Wairarapa - Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

41 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Moanaroa Reserve

Lake Karapiro - Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

29 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Marsden Bay Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

24 Reviews

 Analysis

Carpark at the beachfront reserve. Park under the trees on the gravel and between the signs. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED. One night maximum...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Tangiora Avenue

Whangapoua, Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve (Pipi Beds)

83%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Water Front Freedom Camping. When you are driving eastward on SH2, Te Ahiaua (The Pipi beds) is the first place you can see the ocean.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Waihi Beach Reserve, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

No more than 3 vehicles per night. You cannot stay for more than 3 nights per month.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Scandrett Regional Park Camping

83%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku

Overnight Campervan Parking - Constable Road

83%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

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