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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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29 items with the highest ranking score first

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wairoa Reserve

Long Beach/Cave Beach Access, Waverley - Overnight Campervan Parking

99%

15 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

97%

2 Reviews

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Stratford Plateau (1172m)

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

18 Reviews

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Large carpark area with Alpine views

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Arawhata Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

1 Review

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Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of three (3) consecutive nights in any calendar month, at any one site. Maximum of three (3) vehicles...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

6 Reviews

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Doc Visitor centre and Carpark

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

94%

41 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The visitor centre has displays on the local volcanic history and ecology along with displays of the European and Maori history of the mountain...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Dawson Falls Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

90%

20 Reviews

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Explore the Dawson Falls area from this great base. A feature is one of New Zealand's oldest operational power generators.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

86%

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Waihi Beach Reserve, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

14 Reviews

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No more than 3 vehicles per night. You cannot stay for more than 3 nights per month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Thoumine Park Carpark, Kaponga

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

4 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tayler Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tongaporutu

Overnight Campervan Parking

79%

23 Reviews

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Self-contained camping allowed for three days No non-self-contained vehicles and no tents

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Everett Park Carparks

Everett Park Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

78%

7 Reviews

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Self Contained Vehicles

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mangaoraka Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

77%

6 Reviews

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Small carpark, surrounded by trees and a great grassy area with picnic tables. There's a 30 minute loop track nearby - a bonus in the morning...

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Lucy's Gully - Camping under the trees.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Upper Lucys Gully Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

76%

9 Reviews

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It's a tight driveway up, suited to smaller vehicles. But Lucy's Gully has a couple of nice camping spots beneath the trees.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Normanby Domain, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

75%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Potaema Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

73%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Eltham Library

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

War Memorial Centre

Freedom Camping

no Reviews

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Freedom camping for self contained motorhomes, max 3 night stay

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Turuturu Road Soccer Grounds Carpark, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Hurst Park (Railway Reserve), Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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On the old railway entrance only.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

no Reviews

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Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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