Freedom Camping

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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North IslandAuckland Region

Rays Rest Reserve in Miranda is located beachside, next to the Taramaire Wildlife Refuge Reserve. The Hauraki District Council allows free-camping...

North IslandAuckland Region

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

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

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North IslandAuckland Region

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Self contained...

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Whisper Cove, Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

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

North IslandAuckland Region

Valonia Reserve, New Windsor

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Margaret Griffen park, Mt Roskill

Overnight campervan parking

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

Parking in Blue Area only

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

Waiuku

Overnight Campervan Parking - Constable Road

Vehicles with a self-containment certificate can park here overnight for free. The early bird gets the worm at the parking space behind the...

Overnight Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Taumanu Reserve, Onehunga

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

A maximum of seven 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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Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

Camping in Blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Barry Curtis Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

3 Self contained parking spots.

Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

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...

Overnight Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Rodney Street Carpark, Wellsford

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Wingate Reserve, Avondale

Overnight campervan Parking

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...

Overnight Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North IslandAuckland Region

Turata Reserve, Kihikihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self Contained camping: up to two consecutive nights stay permitted Access via Havelock Street

Parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Western Springs Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

Carpark is Opposite Western Springs Reserve A maximum of five freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to...

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Church Hill Carpark, Warkworth

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Hingaia Reserve, Papakura

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Wellsford Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Freedom camping allowed in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Waiuku Service Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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