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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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waikareao Foreshore Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Certified, self-contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights at Waikareao Foreshore Reserve. Maximum 3 vehicles per night, first-come, first-served...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Poutuia Park Overnight Campervan Parking

Pukehina

4 Reviews

Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Pukahina Beach

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pahoia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

Free-camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes, 30 minutes north of Tauranga

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Harrisons Cut

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Midway Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa Sportsground

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Freedom camping in Omokoroa, 15 minutes north of Tauranga

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Matua Saltmarsh

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 3 vehicles per night, so it's first...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Uretara Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Free camping at Uretara Domain in Katikati, NZ's mural town

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council Carpark, Marshall Street, Paeroa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks and the directly adjacent grass area. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Taylor Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Carlton Street Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

7 Reviews

Certified self-contained vehicles only, maximum of six vehicles per night. No more than two nights per calendar month.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tye Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 Reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 6 vehicles...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Park Road, Maketu

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Paengaroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Campers and motorhomes with self-contained certification can park up at the Paengaroa Domain

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maxwells Road Esplanade

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Certified self-contained campervans for up to 2 nights per calendar month at the Ngatai Road end. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Vesey Stewart Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Lindemann Lookout Reserve Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Self-contained campervans/motorhomes/RVs can free camp at the Lindemann Road Lookout for up to 3 nights, thanks to the Western Bay of Plenty District...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Kaiate Falls Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Self-contained freedom campers can stay at Kaiate Falls Scenic Reserve for up to three nights

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Moore Park, Katikati

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Landscape Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waihi Beach Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Marine Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

There are 2 Marine Park Carparks. Marine park 1 - 8 Parks (available any time) Marine Park 2 - 3 parks (available any time) Certified...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

MacMillan Reserve

Katikati - Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification can free camp for up to three nights at the MacMillan Reserve on the Katikati foreshore...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waihi Memorial RSA

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pemberton Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Graham Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Morgan Park Carpark, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puna's Maramatanga Reserve for up to three nights

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Cambridge Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

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

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