Freedom Camping

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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Self-contained campervans can stay 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 2 nights in winter (non-daylight saving) Max 8 vehicles $16 per...

Tapapakunga Beach

North IslandAuckland Region

Take the Manurewa off ramp and head for Clevedon. Then follow the signs to Kawakawa Bay and on towards Orere Point. Just past Orere Point, turn...

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A maximum of 5 Self contained campervans can stay up to 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 3 nights in winter (non-daylight saving). $16 per...

North IslandAuckland Region

Atiu Creek Camping Ground

Atiu Creek Regional Park

From the main car park, take the metal road past the toilet block, following the directional signs for the next 3.1km to the campground. You...