Freedom Camping

Accommodation ▷ Camping Grounds ▷

Freedom Camping

Expect no facilities. Generally for self contained vehicles only. Check our notes for details.

Overnight Stay Rules
✔︎ Any rules
Self-contained motorhomes only

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Only in a vehicle

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Only in a vehicle

Only in a vehicle

Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed.
Camping and any vehicle

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Camping only

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Overnight Camping Site Cost
✔︎ Any cost
Free Camping (NZ$0)

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10)

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20)

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20)

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20)

Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Premium Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30)

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30)

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30)

Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

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