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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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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Information Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

125 Reviews

Analysis

Space for non-self-contained camping

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Manaia Walkway, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kowharewa Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

32 Reviews

Analysis

Absolutely no tents are allowed

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

31 Reviews

Analysis

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Ocean View Reserve Carpark, Dunedin

Overnight Campervan Parking

42 Reviews

Analysis

If you are in a vehicle then you are welcome here. Please make sure you adhere to the area permitted which is shown on the maps onsite and with...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Wellingtons Bay, Main Reserve (Whangaumu Reserve)

Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

Analysis

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

48 Reviews

Analysis

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Marsden Bay Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

24 Reviews

Analysis

Carpark at the beachfront reserve. Park under the trees on the gravel and between the signs. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED. One night maximum...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

26 Reviews

Analysis

Please do not park in the bus turning circle under any circumstances, vehicles parking there will be towed.

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Views along the coast with the port on the other side of the harbour.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

Analysis

Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Matapouri, Wehiwehi Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

10 Reviews

Analysis

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. One night maximum...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Battiscombe Terrace, Waitara

Overnight Campervan Parking

21 Reviews

Analysis

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

AH Reed Memorial Park, Whareora Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

18 Reviews

Analysis

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Clyde Court Carpark, Wairoa

Freedom Camping Site

2 Reviews

Analysis

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kumara Junction Cafe & Honey Centre

24 Reviews

Analysis

Camping with a Coffee!

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bascule Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 Reviews

Analysis

Self-contained and non self- contained vehicles in designated site or marked parking spaces only 8 marked sites (4 for large, wide vans, 4...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Onewhero Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

Analysis

Stay for a maximum of two nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles.

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Hamurana Reserve, Rotorua

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for a maximum of 10 campervans/motorhomes Maximum stay is 2 consecutive...