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 IslandBay of Plenty

Goldfields Railway

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandBay of Plenty

McMillan Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Maraetotara Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandBay of Plenty

Waitui Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga

North IslandBay of Plenty

Omokoroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping for campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Omokoroa Bay near Tauranga

North IslandBay of Plenty

Puketoki Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Island View Esplanade Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Free-camping at Island View Esplanade Reserve on Tuna Ave, Waihi Beach

North IslandBay of Plenty

Tuapiro Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Tuapiro point

North IslandBay of Plenty

Huharua Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandBay of Plenty

Omokoroa

Cooney Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping is allowed for campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification at Cooney Reserve in Omokoroa, 15 minutes north of...

CLOSED - 20 May 2024 for two weeks to undertake urgent maintenance. Tect Park is made up of 1650 hectares forest land administered by the Western...

View of harbour from campsite

North IslandBay of Plenty

Port Ohope Boat Ramp

Overnight Campervan Parking

This one is a goody

North IslandBay of Plenty

Island View Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

West End Carpark, Whakatane

Overnight Campervan Parking

Camping at West End car park is prohibited between the beginning of the third week of December and 31 March.

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Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Dotterel Point in Puekehina

Self-contained, 48 hours limit, 5 designated car park sites. Maximum possible motor vehicle length: 10 metres. Dog leash area.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Tanners Point Utility Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Campervan and motorhome free camping spot at Tanners Reserve

North IslandBay of Plenty

Rotary Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Motunau Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Hayward Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping area for self-contained campers at Hayward Park, Te Puke

North IslandBay of Plenty

Brighton Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom Camping is prohibited from the third week of December to 10th February. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Bowentown Domain Formed Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Motiti Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Memorial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified, self-contained campervans can stay up to 2 nights in the internal carpark next to fountain. There's a maximum of six vehicles per night...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Haiku Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Overnight freedom camping for certified self-contained campervans/motorhome/RVs in Katikati

Fergusson Park. Right by the sea.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Fergusson Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month in the internal carpark of Fergusson...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Stella Place

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Donovan / Pioneer Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping in Te Puke for self contained campers at Donovan Park

North IslandBay of Plenty

Pemberton Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...