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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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Overnight Stay Rules

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Free Camping

388 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 13.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 46 reviews

Maximum of 3 nights. No camping in carpark area beside play equipment. Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Ocean Beach, South End, Pauanui

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 22 reviews

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. 4 spaces only. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waimea Road Beach Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 15 reviews

Overnight parking for up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 night at Waimea Road Beach Carpark.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Royal Billy Point Reserve

Pauanui, Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 11 reviews

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

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 40 reviews

CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 36 reviews

Stay the night next to the most famous toilets in Aotearoa! Sounds weird, but trust us. - Self-contained vehicles only - Four vehicle limit...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dotterel Point Overnight Campervan Parking

Pukehina

4.7 34 reviews

Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Dotterel Point in Puekehina

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Opoutama Beach Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

4.7 25 reviews

Freedom Camp right next to Opoutama Beach

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Gabriels Gully Historic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 21 reviews

Stand on the spot where gold rush history was made in New Zealand!

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

The Strand Freedom Camping Area, Reefton

4.7 17 reviews

Welcome to The Strand

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arapuni Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

4.7 14 reviews

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

4.7 11 reviews

Overnight Camping for Self Contained vehicles only. Camping outside of designated Responsible Camping Areas is prohibited.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 10 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Black Hole, Waihao Downs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 8 reviews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. You can park for up to two nights close to the...

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