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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 ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

McCulloughs Bridge, Waikakahi Valley Road, Arno

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Freedom campers must have self-contained units (toilet, shower and grey water storage) The Council asks that all independent overnight campers...

Parking in green shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Pukekino Landing, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whittle Reserve, Colville

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Area indicated by signs on the right-hand side of the gravelled area accessed from Colville Road Self-contained vehicles only Maximum number...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Western carpark area only

Parking in green area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Duxfield Reserve, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Turuturu Road Soccer Grounds Carpark, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Parking is permitted in marked area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Moananui Carpark North

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained Vehicles only Maximum 2-night stay in any calendar month Parking is permitted between 6pm - 8am

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Glen Nui Reserve, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Parking in blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tikipunga Sports Park

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Camping permitted from 18 December to Northland/Auckland Anniversary day, each year. Self-contained camping in designated sites or marked...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

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3 marked spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs Time: 5pm to 8am Maximum...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Pataua North, Whangarei

Freedom Camping

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This site is a suggested site only, meaning that it is not prohibited under the bylaw but also not designated. Consider this an off-road overnight...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Edendale

Overnight Camping

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Certified self-contained vehicle only You may stay up to seven days in any 30 day period Camping in tents, cars, and vehicles...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Milltown Road, Kaniere

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Carparking area suitable for 5 or 6 vehicles. This site is on Milltown Rd and about 200 metres over the Arahura River bridge. There is a carpark...

Parking in Blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Vehicles only Max 2 night stay in a Calendar Month

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers, Mount / Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Victoria Avenue

Overnight Campervan Parking

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If you are not in a self-contained campervan you may still camp here

Menzies Ford - Access Road

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Menzies Ford Reserve

Overnight Freedom Camping

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Large open scenic camping.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Motorhomes only Maximum 2 consecutive nights in a calendar month

The gravel park up spot

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Nightcaps Overnight Campervan Parking

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Overnight freedom camping is permitted by the council in the Southland town of Nightcaps. Kick back and enjoy a bit of real, live, Kiwi small...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council carpark, off Mueller Street and Haszard Street, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohura

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Camping is allowed in the area adjacent to Tui Street between the Memorial Hall and the Mangaroa Stream. 1 Night stay in any calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

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Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.