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 IslandTaranaki

War Memorial Centre

Freedom Camping

Freedom camping for self contained motorhomes, max 3 night stay

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Hurst Park (Railway Reserve), Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

On the old railway entrance only.

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Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Glen Nui Reserve, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Pukekino Landing, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.