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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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Arapuni Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

12 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

68 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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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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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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Little Waipa Reserve

Lake Karapiro

53 Reviews

Little Waipa reserve is on the banks of Lake Karapiro and accessed via Horahora road, it’s a popular spot for day-trippers. It is slightly elevated...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Ngaroto

Overnight Campervan Parking

53 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Moanaroa Reserve

Lake Karapiro - Overnight Campervan Parking

27 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Dunham Point Reserve

13 Reviews

Casual Camping site along the Waikato river

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Bulmers Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

8 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jim Barnett Reserve

Overnight Camping

6 Reviews

Thirteen different tracks meander through the Jim Barnett Reserve. The tracks are of varying lengths, but all are easy walking with a few short...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Morrinsville Recreation Ground freedom camping area

21 Reviews

Self-contained freedom campers can park up at the Morrinsville Recreation Ground

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

'The Point' Ngaruawahia Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

The Waikato District Council allows certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes to park overnight (10pm - 9am) at 'The Point' at Ngaruawahia...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Keeleys Landing

Freedom Camping

12 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Pohlen Park freedom camping area

11 Reviews

Campervans that have self-containment certification can camp at the Pohlen Park car park

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Boyd Park freedom camping area

7 Reviews

Freedom camping at Boyd Park in Te Aroha

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Onewhero Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

18 Reviews

Stay for a maximum of two nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles.

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Parking in outlined areas

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

South Waikato Sport and Events Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...

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Parking in green area only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Putaruru Town Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Rora Street North

Freedom Camping

4 Reviews

Self contained vehicles only. No tenting. 2 spaces & toilets on 29/35 Rora Street Te Kuiti opposite The Warehouse.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Porritt Stadium, Hamilton

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

Freedom camping in vehicles is available 365 days a year in certified self-contained vehicles at Porritt Stadium in the designated area of the...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

St Stephens Ave Carpark

Tuakau

4 Reviews

The carpark on St Stephens Ave in Tuakau is both a free-camping zone and waste disposal site. All campervans and motorhomes camping here need...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Mangakino

Waipapa Hydro Dam - Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

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Parking is permitted in marked area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Moananui Carpark North

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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

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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.

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Parking in green areas only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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

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Parking in green shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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.

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Parking in Blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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

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