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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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42 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 2.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

99%

21 Reviews

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We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wairoa Reserve

Long Beach/Cave Beach Access, Waverley - Overnight Campervan Parking

99%

15 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

97%

2 Reviews

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Stratford Plateau (1172m)

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

18 Reviews

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Large carpark area with Alpine views

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Arawhata Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

1 Review

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Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of three (3) consecutive nights in any calendar month, at any one site. Maximum of three (3) vehicles...

Doc Visitor centre and Carpark

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

North Egmont Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

41 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The visitor centre has displays on the local volcanic history and ecology along with displays of the European and Maori history of the mountain...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

6 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Middleton Bay Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

6 Reviews

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Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

91%

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

90%

43 Reviews

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Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Dawson Falls Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

90%

20 Reviews

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Explore the Dawson Falls area from this great base. A feature is one of New Zealand's oldest operational power generators.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Battiscombe Terrace, Waitara

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

19 Reviews

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Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bourke's Lookout, Patea

Ovenight Campervan Parking

86%

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Waihi Beach Reserve, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

14 Reviews

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No more than 3 vehicles per night. You cannot stay for more than 3 nights per month.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Thoumine Park Carpark, Kaponga

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

4 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Aotea Rotary Park, Waverley

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

4 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tayler Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tongaporutu

Overnight Campervan Parking

79%

23 Reviews

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Self-contained camping allowed for three days No non-self-contained vehicles and no tents

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Everett Park Carparks

Everett Park Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

78%

7 Reviews

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Self Contained Vehicles

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Albion Street Carpark, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

78%

7 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mangaoraka Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

77%

6 Reviews

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Small carpark, surrounded by trees and a great grassy area with picnic tables. There's a 30 minute loop track nearby - a bonus in the morning...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Halse Place, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

77%

3 Reviews

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Between Heaphy and Longfellow Roads, opposite the Opunake Recreation Grounds. Maximum of 12 vehicles.

Lucy's Gully - Camping under the trees.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Upper Lucys Gully Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

76%

9 Reviews

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It's a tight driveway up, suited to smaller vehicles. But Lucy's Gully has a couple of nice camping spots beneath the trees.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Normanby Domain, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

75%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Potaema Carpark

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

73%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mana Bay, Patea Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

65%

2 Reviews

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2 designated carparks at beachfront, 6 designated carparks and tenting options allowed at riverside carpark.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Western carpark area only

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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