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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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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 21 reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Arawhata Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

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 ▷

Wairoa Reserve

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

4.6 21 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Dawson Falls Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 24 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 46 reviews

*** The visitor centre at the North Egmont Road end is being rebuilt, along with the carpark. A temporary (small) visitor centre is in a portacom...

Currently closed for construction...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

4.4 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tupare

Overnight Camping

4.4 3 reviews

Soak up the atmosphere of this stunningly landscaped garden and unique homestead. Tūpare has recently earned the NZ Gardens Trust highest six...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Halse Place, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 5 reviews

Between Heaphy and Longfellow Roads, opposite the Opunake Recreation Grounds. Maximum of 12 vehicles.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Waihi Beach Reserve, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 14 reviews

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

4.1 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tongaporutu

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 28 reviews

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

3.8 9 reviews

Self Contained Vehicles

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