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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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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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Rays Rest Camping Reserve

Kaiaua

48 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

22 Reviews

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Self contained...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

3 Reviews

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

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whisper Cove, Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

A maximum of two 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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour

Freedom Camping

88 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Valonia Reserve, New Windsor

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

A maximum of four 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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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Margaret Griffen park, Mt Roskill

Overnight campervan parking

22 Reviews

A maximum of ten 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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Parking in Blue Area only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Colson Lane Overnight Parking

4 Reviews

A maximum of two 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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku

Overnight Campervan Parking - Constable Road

6 Reviews

Vehicles with a self-containment certificate can park here overnight for free. The early bird gets the worm at the parking space behind the...

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

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Overnight Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Taumanu Reserve, Onehunga

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

A maximum of five 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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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

A maximum of seven 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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Camping in Blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Barry Curtis Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

7 Reviews

A maximum of ten 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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Overnight Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 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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Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve

Overnight Parking

5 Reviews

A maximum of two 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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Overnight Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Rodney Street Carpark, Wellsford

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

A maximum of five 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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Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wingate Reserve, Avondale

Overnight campervan Parking

2 Reviews

A maximum of two 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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Parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

2 Reviews

Carpark is Opposite Western Springs Reserve A maximum of five freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to...

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Church Hill Carpark, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

A maximum of two 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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Turata Reserve, Kihikihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Self Contained camping: up to two consecutive nights stay permitted Access via Havelock Street

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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hingaia Reserve, Papakura

Overnight Campervan Parking

7 Reviews

A maximum of five 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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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

A maximum of seven 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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Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wellsford Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

A maximum of five 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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Freedom camping allowed in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku Service Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Algies Bay Reserve Freedom Camping

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3 Self contained parking spots.

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