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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 Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Goldfields Railway
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Matthews Park, Norsewood
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Otamarakau Beach Access
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷
Camping NZ App
All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Tapapakanga Campervan Parking
Tapapakunga
South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷
Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷
Gladstone Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷
Lake Ōkaro Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Atiu Creek Camping Ground
Atiu Creek Regional Park
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Rangiwahia Domain
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷