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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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Kowharewa Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

30 Reviews

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Absolutely no tents are allowed

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Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

90%

28 Reviews

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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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Wellingtons Bay, Main Reserve (Whangaumu Reserve)

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

19 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Manaia Walkway, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

1 Review

 Details

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Marsden Bay Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

23 Reviews

 Details

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

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

17 Reviews

 Details

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 ▷

AH Reed Memorial Park, Whareora Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

17 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Matapouri, Wehiwehi Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

10 Reviews

 Details

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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Bascule Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

8 Reviews

 Details

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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One Tree Point

Boatramp Carpark, Overnight Campervan Parking

79%

4 Reviews

 Details

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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Ngunguru Library

Overnight Campervan Parking

77%

5 Reviews

 Details

Freedom Camping

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Tarewa isite

Overnight Campervan Parking

72%

11 Reviews

 Details

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...