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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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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Raspberry Flat Carpark can be used for camping for self-contained campers only. There are toilets on site for the public to use while using...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tararua Club, Pahiatua

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

94 Reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Port Motueka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

91 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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What a score! This site is right next to the Salt Baths in Motueka, these baths are refilled every high tide and are a great place for a dip...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

68 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

43 Reviews

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 ▷

Parua Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

31 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...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

28 Reviews

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 ▷ West Coast ▷

Fox River Freedom Camping Area

27 Reviews

Welcome to Fox River/Potikohua

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Dawson Falls Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

20 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Railway Reserve, Marshall Street, Paeroa

Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

The site is located on Marshall Street, Paeroa. A dump station is available at the site. Power is available at this site which incurs a fee...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

13 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tanners Point Utility Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

9 Reviews

Campervan and motorhome free camping spot at Tanners Reserve

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Midway Beach surf club car park

Freedom Camping

7 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pahiatua Golf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Paturau River Camping Ground

3 Reviews

No longer open for camping 190315 KW

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

3 Reviews

- No more than 5 vehicles allowed - Open 5pm to 10am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed - Must be self-contained - No tents allowed

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kauwhata Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

59 Reviews

Stay for a maximum of three nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here.

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

National Army Museum

Overnight Campervan Parking

43 Reviews

Park at the back of the Museum in the last bay of the car park closest to the old Headquarters building - this location provides a bigger area...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

37 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Jimmy Armers Beach, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

34 Reviews

- Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. - Vehicles must park within...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa

Overnight Campervan Parking

23 Reviews

Stay the night next to the most famous toilets in Aotearoa! Sounds weird, but trust us. - Self-contained vehicles only - Four vehicle limit...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Wellingtons Bay, Main Reserve (Whangaumu Reserve)

Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

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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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Katiki Beach North Reserve Rest Stop

16 Reviews

The small reserve at the north end of Katiki beach is available for overnight parking for self-contained vans. There is room for large vans, but...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whisper Cove, Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

A maximum of two freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wakapuaka Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only Maximum 3 vehicles Council enforces the vehicle limit under their Bylaw and a $200 infringement fine...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mitchell Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Nokomai Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

Situated on Nokomai Station, parking next to the river. 3rd Bridge on Nokomai Road, 25 minute drive down a gravel path. Self-Contained...

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