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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 | 485 locations ranked by score

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

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...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Pinders Pond

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 22 reviews

Maximum 3 night stay

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

McMillan Road Freedom Camping Area

4.3 22 reviews

Welcome to McMillan Road

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Toko Mouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 20 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Dunham Point Reserve

4.3 16 reviews

Casual Camping site along the Waikato river

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...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motiti Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 7 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first...

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.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

London's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 3 reviews

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 ▷

Evans Bay Marina Carpark

Wellington, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 153 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Port Motueka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 109 reviews

What a score! This site is right next to the Salt Baths in Motueka, these baths are refilled every high tide and are a great place for a dip...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Ngaroto

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 59 reviews

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Wardell Rest Area Overnight Campervan Parking

Twizel

4.2 32 reviews

Large camping area underneath pine trees

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Oraka Reserve, Mahia