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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South IslandWanaka Region

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 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...

Parking in yellow area

South IslandWanaka Region

Allenby Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 2 reviews

Situated at the base of Mt Iron, there are 3 marked spaces for self-contained vehilces, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 nights only...

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Parking in the yellow area

South IslandWanaka Region

Camp Hill road Carpark, Hawea

Overnight Campervan parking

3.7 1 review

There are 10 marked spaces available for certified self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 5pm and 10am. Maximum 2 night stay in and...

Parking in yellow area only

South IslandWanaka Region

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

0.1 0 reviews

There are 18 marked spaces available for self-contained campervans, between the hours of 8pm and 7am. Maximum 2 nights in any 30-day period...

Parking in yellow area only

South IslandWanaka Region

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

Keep driving down the gravel road, until you get to the end of Beacon Point Road, before it turns into a bike/footpath. Not the first carpark...