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

Views along the coast with the port on the other side of the harbour.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 19 reviews

Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Dunham Point Reserve

4.3 16 reviews

Casual Camping site along the Waikato river

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...

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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Middleton Bay Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 8 reviews

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

4.3 5 reviews

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 ▷ 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 ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

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

4.3 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 3 reviews

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

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...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Evans Bay Marina Carpark

Wellington, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 149 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Ngaroto

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 59 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Crown Range Summit

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 40 reviews

Vehicles must be self contained.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Taylor Dam Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 39 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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Morrinsville Recreation Ground freedom camping area

4.2 23 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

'The Point' Ngaruawahia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 21 reviews

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