Freedom Camping

Bay of Islands, Northland

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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 IslandCoastal Otago

An unofficial freedom camping spot with toilets by the sports fields. Right on the beach.

Freedom camping permitted in SC vehicles only. You can stay up to 3 nights in a calendar month.

North IslandTaranaki

War Memorial Centre

Freedom Camping

Freedom camping for self contained motorhomes, max 3 night stay

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3 Self contained parking spots.

South IslandWest Coast

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

Overnight Camping for Self Contained vehicles only. Camping outside of designated Responsible Camping Areas is prohibited.

2 campers per night. Stay max. 3 nights per month. Dogs allowed Great range of tracks, boardwalks and bushwalks. 4 km walk around lakes...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

Must fit within the confines of a marked and formed parking space from 7am to 8pm. Between the hours of 8pm to 7am vehicles must be parked within...