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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 4 reviews

* Toilets under construction until June 2026* - Not suitable for non self contained during this time.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

TECT Park

Freedom Camping Site

4.9 63 reviews

Tect Park is made up of 1650 hectares forest land administered by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. This huge forest area situated between...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

4.9 27 reviews

We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sandy Bay Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 14 reviews

One night maximum You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage If the site is full, you must move on

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Willow Creek

4.7 7 reviews

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Monkey Island, Orepuki

Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk

4.7 84 reviews

Freedom campers are allowed to stay for up to 28 days per calendar year. Monkey Island can be reached by foot at a low tide, and offers good...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 27 reviews

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Camping in non...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

4.6 9 reviews

Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

The campsite is open from Labour...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Champagne Gully

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 24 reviews

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kimberley Reserve, Levin

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 15 reviews

- Camping is permitted 1 December - Easter Weekend, subject to availability - There is a toilet/changing block open during this period - A permit...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mana Bay, Patea Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 7 reviews

2 designated carparks at beachfront, 6 designated carparks and tenting options allowed at riverside carpark.

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Lake Dunstan / Bendigo

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 51 reviews

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Raumai Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

4.5 15 reviews

Summer hot spot!

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Aotea Rotary Park, Waverley

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 6 reviews

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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Warrington Reserve

Overnight Self Contained Campervans, Tents allowed

4.5 40 reviews

Overnight camping in self-contained vehicles and tents.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Moray Terrace

Fortrose township - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 61 reviews

Freedom camping in Fortrose township, Catlins, Southland

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Little Waipa Reserve

Lake Karapiro

4.4 58 reviews

Little Waipa reserve is on the banks of Lake Karapiro and accessed via Horahora road, it’s a popular spot for day-trippers. It is slightly elevated...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Parua Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 34 reviews

Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and boat ramp access. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hanmer Springs River Reserve, Hanmer Springs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 32 reviews

Freedom camping is only permitted in the signposted area. Freedom camping is prohibited elsewhere in the reserve. No more than 10 vehicles at...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Middleton Bay Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.4 9 reviews

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 19 reviews

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find...

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Poaka Campsite

Lake Poaka Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 78 reviews

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal. Camp right alongside the lake. Use this campsite as a base for recreational...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkaro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

This reserve can be accessed from Waimangu Road. This lake is an important wildlife habitat for water birds such as the grey teal, paradise shelduck...