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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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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Beach Road Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Beautiful spot right by the water for Self Contained Vehicles only. Parking on the grass area on the right-hand side of the entrance opposite...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Donovan / Pioneer Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping in Te Puke for self contained campers at Donovan Park

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waipuna Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 4 vehicles...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari River Mouth

Overnight Campervan parking

3 Reviews

Analysis

We have some of the most beautiful camping sites in the country and invite all visitors and locals to camp responsibly and to enjoy the best of...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waikane Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

Analysis

Overnight parking for up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 nights at Park Ave in Waikane Park.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kawatiri Beach Reserve – Westport

87 Reviews

Analysis

Welcome to the Kawatiri Beach Reserve

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Waikawa Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

47 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Waikawa Recreation Reserve is A-OK for overnight free-camping

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Crown Range Summit

Overnight Campervan Parking

39 Reviews

Analysis

Vehicles must be self contained.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Battiscombe Terrace, Waitara

Overnight Campervan Parking

22 Reviews

Analysis

The rules at this site are different from others, so please listen up! People freedom camping in NON SELF CONTAINED vehicles can stay for a...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Valonia Reserve, New Windsor

Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Beach Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

13 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tanners Point Utility Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Analysis

Campervan and motorhome free camping spot at Tanners Reserve

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Motukaraka Point Reserve

11 Reviews

Analysis

There is a beautiful spot to park overnight at Motukaraka Point Reserve (Grays Road) on the northern side of the Pāuatahanui Inlet. The Motukaraka...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Paengaroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Campers and motorhomes with self-contained certification can park up at the Paengaroa Domain

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