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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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Obey the signs

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Colac Bay / Oraka Township Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

26 Reviews

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Freedom camping is permitted for self-contained and certified campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Colac Bay in Southland. Vehicles can park for...

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Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

15 Reviews

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Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

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Nokomai Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

3 Reviews

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Situated on Nokomai Station, parking next to the river. 3rd Bridge on Nokomai Road, 25 minute drive down a gravel path. Self-Contained...

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Owaka

Overnight Camping Parking

86%

18 Reviews

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Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only Toilets: No Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites. Maximum Stay Duration...

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Slope Point Freedom Camping

86%

9 Reviews

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195 Weir Rd,Slope Point,9884 Freedom Campervans only. A large area of flat land with plenty of places to park. A basic long drop toilet...

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Waikawa Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

45 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Waikawa Recreation Reserve is A-OK for overnight free-camping

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Mandeville-Taylor Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

6 Reviews

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http://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/my-southland/freedom-camping/

Toko Mouth Camp site

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Toko Mouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

81%

18 Reviews

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York Road, Riversdale

Overnight Campervan Parking

79%

4 Reviews

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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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Ayr Street, Limehills

Overnight Campervan Parking

77%

2 Reviews

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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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Salford Street

Edendale, Overnight Campervan Parking

76%

3 Reviews

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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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Aparima Bridge Reserve

Thornbury - freedom camping area

72%

2 Reviews

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Camping is allowed for up to 28 days at the Aparima Bridge Reserve in Thornbury, Southland. Thornbury is a small settlement about 10 minutes north...

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Kruger Street, Balfour

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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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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Lumsden Dipton Highway, Dipton

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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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Waikaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Wyndham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified self-contained vehicle only Up to 7 nights in any 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash in the freedom camping area...

The gravel park up spot

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Nightcaps Overnight Campervan Parking

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Overnight freedom camping is permitted by the council in the Southland town of Nightcaps. Kick back and enjoy a bit of real, live, Kiwi small...

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Hulme Street, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 4 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

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McCaughan Street, Browns

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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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Edendale

Overnight Camping

no Reviews

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Certified self-contained vehicle only You may stay up to seven days in any 30 day period Camping in tents, cars, and vehicles...