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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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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 17 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omaio Freedom Camping, Hoani Waititi Reserve

5 6 reviews

The camping field is elevated above the sea, behind mature Pohutukawa

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

5 6 reviews

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track. Good outlook!

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Puketapu Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 11 reviews

Puketapu Park is one of the Hawkes Bay's freedom camping zones.This reserve sits alongside the Tutaekuri River, west of Napier, and is a short...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

Raspberry Flat Carpark can be used for camping for self-contained campers only. There are toilets on site for the public to use while using...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kairakau Beach Freedom Camping

4.9 21 reviews

Free camping for self-contained campers at Central Hawkes Bay's Kairakau Beach

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

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

4.9 21 reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waitui Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 17 reviews

Freedom camping at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Island View Esplanade Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 17 reviews

Free-camping at Island View Esplanade Reserve on Tuna Ave, Waihi Beach

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motunau Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 10 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.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Forks Hotel

Waihao - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

The Waimate District Council allows freedom campers in self-contained vehicles to park here for a maximum of two nights, in the carpark of the...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

McCulloughs Bridge, Waikakahi Valley Road, Arno

4.9 4 reviews

Freedom campers must have self-contained units (toilet, shower and grey water storage) The Council asks that all independent overnight campers...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Valley Lookout

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 3 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...

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