Auckland Region

North Island

Auckland Region

There is no other city in NZ with such an array of close natural wonders. Sometimes hidden behind poor urban design, a small effort yields great rewards.

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Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

Take the ferry to Rangitoto/Motutapu islands and stay at Home Bay, located right on the beach.

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

Harataonga Camping Ground

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

Great Barrier Island

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

Low cost basic camping in Helensville, nothing fancy, but quiet and safe.

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

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Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

- No more than 5 vehicles allowed - Open 5pm to 10am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed - Must be self-contained - No tents allowed

Overnight parking in blue area

Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

Rays Rest Reserve in Miranda is located beachside, next to the Taramaire Wildlife Refuge Reserve. The Hauraki District Council allows free-camping...

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Camping in non...

Martins Bay offers a welcome coastal escape only an hour north of central Auckland.