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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North IslandBay of Plenty

Cambridge Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained campervans for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first-come...

North IslandBay of Plenty

(Overnight Campervan Parking)

Te Puna Station Road Reserve

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 3 night stay in any 4 week consecutive period (beginning on the first night).

North IslandBay of Plenty

Jubilee Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puke's Jubilee Park for up to 3 nights

North IslandBay of Plenty

Apata Hall (Old Site)

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Maketu Surf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

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Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

North IslandBay of Plenty

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

North IslandBay of Plenty

Maramatanga Park Tennis Courts

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Digglemann Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Centennial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

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...