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Bay of Islands, Northland

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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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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Kruger Street, Balfour

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whittle Reserve, Colville

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Area indicated by signs on the right-hand side of the gravelled area accessed from Colville Road Self-contained vehicles only Maximum number...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Duxfield Reserve, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

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3 marked spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs Time: 5pm to 8am Maximum...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Eltham Library

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Te Rehunga Hall

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Milltown Road, Kaniere

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Carparking area suitable for 5 or 6 vehicles. This site is on Milltown Rd and about 200 metres over the Arahura River bridge. There is a carpark...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Vehicles only Max 2 night stay in a Calendar Month

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

McCaughan Street, Browns

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Dipton Highway, Dipton

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Motorhomes only Maximum 2 consecutive nights in a calendar month

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohura

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Camping is allowed in the area adjacent to Tui Street between the Memorial Hall and the Mangaroa Stream. 1 Night stay in any calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

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Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Waikouaiti Beach

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An unofficial freedom camping spot with toilets by the sports fields. Right on the beach.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kumara Carpark Freedom Camping

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Freedom camping permitted in SC vehicles only. You can stay up to 3 nights in a calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

War Memorial Centre

Freedom Camping

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Freedom camping for self contained motorhomes, max 3 night stay

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Algies Bay Reserve Freedom Camping

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3 Self contained parking spots.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

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Must fit within the confines of a marked and formed parking space from 7am to 8pm. Between the hours of 8pm to 7am vehicles must be parked within...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Red Bridge Reserve

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Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Two-night stay only...