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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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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wairoa Reserve

Long Beach/Cave Beach Access, Waverley - Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

13 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

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

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!

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Omaio Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omaio Freedom Camping, Hoani Waititi Reserve

5 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Camp

Overnight Campervan Parking

34 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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Lake Camp is situated in a wide tussock covered mountain valley surrounded by high, generally snow covered, mountain peaks at the headwaters of...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Awesome view of the lake.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Goldfields Railway

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 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...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McMillan Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 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.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

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Not a huge carpark, but what a location:)

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Castlepoint Carpark

Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

31 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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One of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline!

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Opoutama Beach Reserve

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Opoutama Beach Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

21 Reviews

Freedom Camp right next to Opoutama Beach

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maraetotara Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

20 Reviews

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Stratford Plateau (1172m)

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

18 Reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Freedom camping for campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Omokoroa Bay near Tauranga

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Puketoki Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 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.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Arawhata Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of three (3) consecutive nights in any calendar month, at any one site. Maximum of three (3) vehicles...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Chinamans Bluff

Mount / Mt Aspiring National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Gabriels Gully Historic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

20 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waitui Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

14 Reviews

Freedom camping at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tuapiro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

14 Reviews

Tuapiro point

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Huharua Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa

Cooney Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Freedom camping is allowed for campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification at Cooney Reserve in Omokoroa, 15 minutes north of...

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To get away from the roadside crowds and their literal arsenal of cameras, we walked 1/2 mile and found a lovely little rock for a cheesy yoga pose. (Off in the distance is Mount Cook.)

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking

Southern end of lake

184 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

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Lake Pukaki Freedom Camping

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Doc Visitor centre and Carpark

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

41 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The visitor centre has displays on the local volcanic history and ecology along with displays of the European and Maori history of the mountain...

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View of harbour from campsite

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Port Ohope Boat Ramp

Overnight Campervan Parking

27 Reviews

This one is a goody

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Island View Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

18 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.

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kairakau Beach Freedom Camping

17 Reviews

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

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