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A true blue, quirky mix of heartland and bogan, add a dash of the gay in Gore and gregarious local penguins on lonely beaches.

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Lumsden Information Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

97%

121 Reviews

 Analysis

Space for non-self-contained camping

Mossburn Country Park

96%

120 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Monkey Island, Orepuki

Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk

96%

76 Reviews

14 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Freedom campers are allowed to stay for up to 28 days per calendar year. Monkey Island can be reached by foot at a low tide, and offers good...

Orepuki Tavern

96%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

95%

42 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

Balclutha Motor Camp

94%

49 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

At Balclutha Motor Camp we offer friendly southern hospitality.

Nokomai Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

94%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Situated on Nokomai Station, parking next to the river. 3rd Bridge on Nokomai Road, 25 minute drive down a gravel path. Self-Contained...

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

93%

68 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Award winning seaside Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Home of the NZ Sea Lions, 100% NZ Pure, eco-tourism camping experience

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

93%

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

Riverside Motor Camp & Cafe

93%

9 Reviews

 Analysis
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Obey the signs

Colac Bay / Oraka Township Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

26 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping is permitted for self-contained and certified campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Colac Bay in Southland. Vehicles can park for...

Find your spot

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

91%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

The intrepid Southland explorer can camp for up to four nights at the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & picnic area just outside Otautau. This place...

Willow Creek

91%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

88%

88 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

Fortrose on a great day!

Moray Terrace

Fortrose township - Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

55 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping in Fortrose township, Catlins, Southland

Owaka

Overnight Camping Parking

86%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only Toilets: No Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites. Maximum Stay Duration...

Slope Point Freedom Camping

86%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

195 Weir Rd,Slope Point,9884 Freedom Campervans only. A large area of flat land with plenty of places to park. A basic long drop toilet...

Thicket Burn Camping Ground

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

85%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

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Kaka Point Camping Ground

84%

42 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis