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Accommodation ▷ Camping Grounds ▷

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 9 of 17 | 487 locations ranked by score

487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 9 of 17.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Aickin Road Sports Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 10 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. All freedom campers must...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Matapouri, Wehiwehi Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 10 reviews

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

Innercity campervan overnight parking on Campbell Street

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

82 Campbell Street, Palmerston North

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 9 reviews

Free Inner city parking for your motorhome. Close to services, cafe's, theatre and more.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 8 reviews

Freedom camping for campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Omokoroa Bay near Tauranga

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Thoumine Park Carpark, Kaponga

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Poutuia Park Overnight Campervan Parking

Pukehina

4.1 4 reviews

Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Pukahina Beach

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Valley Lookout

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 4 reviews

Self-contained campervans can stay here for a maximum of 5 nights per 30 day period. - Panoramic views of the Pohangina Valley - 5 minutes...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Te Moana Gorge

Four Peaks

4.1 3 reviews

Freedom camping spot. Fires are prohibited as there is a forest nearby. Gas cookers only outdoors. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Matahi Spit, Lake Rotomā

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 3 reviews

Matahi Spit (Scenic Reserve) can be accessed via State Highway 30. It is an approximately 30 minute drive from Rotorua central city. There is...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Alfredton Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohura

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

Camping is allowed in the area adjacent to Tui Street between the Memorial Hall and the Mangaroa Stream. 1 Night stay in any calendar month.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Marine Parade Carpark (opposite # 62)

Paraparaumu Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

Beachfront carpark opposite number 62 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach. Up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum of 1 night.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Dannevirke Town Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Makuri Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Ngapaeruru Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Onerahi Sportspark

4.1 2 reviews

Open 18 Dec until Auckland/Northland Anniversary Weekend

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Winchester Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 34 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated self-contained freedom camping spot - you can stay here for up to 3 nights (arrive after 4pm, leave...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Battiscombe Terrace, Waitara

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 23 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Naval Point Freedom Camping Area

4 12 reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to two nights in any 30 day period in the signposted freedom camping area. Camping is now...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Long Bay Overnight Campervan Parking

4 9 reviews

Overnight campervan parking for self contained vehicles in the Long Bay reserve carpark. 10 vehicles Max. 1 Night max. $16 per booking

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Taylor Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 8 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 ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waitoko Stream Esplanade (Grahams Creek), Tairua

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 7 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park only between the...

Parking in Blue Area only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Colson Lane Overnight Parking

4 7 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

York Road, Riversdale

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 4 reviews

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 4 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 ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Midway Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 2 reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Renwick Dog Park

Overnight camping

4 2 reviews

The Renwick Dog Park Restricted Area is located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Foxes Island Road. The responsible camping area is...

OngaOnga Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Ongaonga Museum Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 1 review

Off SH50, on Bridge Street, after the fire station. Check Signage. Public toilet available. Self-contained vehicles only 1 night stay in...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Kiwa Beachside

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 1 review

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Hayes Road

4 1 review

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