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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 7 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 7 of 17.

181

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Memorial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

Certified, self-contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights. There's a maximum of six vehicles per night, so it's a first-come, first-served...

182

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...

183

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

South End Railway Station Carpark, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 23 reviews

- Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. - Vehicles must park within...

184

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

McMillan Road Freedom Camping Area

4.3 22 reviews

Welcome to McMillan Road

185

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

'The Point' Ngaruawahia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 21 reviews

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

186

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Woolleys Bay, Western Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 19 reviews

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. One night maximum...

187

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...

188

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Woollams Avenue

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 12 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of one night, departure by 9am. Park only between the freedom camping...

189

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Opuha Gorge Road

4.3 6 reviews

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

190

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

4.3 5 reviews

191

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Evans Bay Marina Carpark

Wellington, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 154 reviews

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

192

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Crown Range Summit

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 39 reviews

Vehicles must be self contained.

193

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Oraka Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

4.2 32 reviews

194

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Woodville Ferry Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 24 reviews

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