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

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 ▷ 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 ▷ 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 ▷ 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

4.2 153 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 ▷ 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...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Wardell Rest Area Overnight Campervan Parking

Twizel

4.2 32 reviews

Large camping area underneath pine trees

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkaro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Woodville Ferry Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 24 reviews

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...

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