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Bay of Islands, Northland

PhotoAlistair Guthrie

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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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19 items with the highest ranking score first

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

99%

13 Reviews

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Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Whataroa Gorge

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

12 Reviews

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+++ CLOSED FOR OFF SEASON - SELF CONTAINED VEHICLES STILL AVAILABLE TO STAY +++ Being so close to the river there may be a risk of flooding...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

The Strand Freedom Camping Area, Reefton

93%

16 Reviews

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Welcome to The Strand

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Beach Road, Kakapotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

92%

14 Reviews

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Self-contained vehicles only No more than 2 consecutive nights No fires If there are more than 15 vehicles at the site then you must go to...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

90%

94 Reviews

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Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Fox River Freedom Camping Area

90%

27 Reviews

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Welcome to Fox River/Potikohua

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

37 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Moonlight Track Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

1 Review

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball Dumpstation

87%

1 Review

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Recreation Reserve Town Belt South Blackball SC carpark for a gold coin donation on gravel area next to park

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kawatiri Beach Reserve – Westport

83%

81 Reviews

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Welcome to the Kawatiri Beach Reserve

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

McMillan Road Freedom Camping Area

83%

15 Reviews

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Welcome to McMillan Road

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

22 Reviews

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Please do not park in the bus turning circle under any circumstances, vehicles parking there will be towed.

Park on up

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Grey River

Greymouth - Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

19 Reviews

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On the north side of the river just off SH6, just down from the main bridge off Nelson Quay on the left hand side of the road. Quite an exposed...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okuku Reserve, Kumara Junction

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

4 Reviews

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Self contained vehicles allowed. No more than 2 consecutive nights No fires If there are more than 15 vehicles at the site then you must go...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kumara Junction Cafe & Honey Centre

78%

23 Reviews

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Camping with a Coffee!

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Atarau Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

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Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blaketown Tiphead

Overnight Camping

no Reviews

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Overnight Camping for Self Contained vehicles only. Camping outside of designated Responsible Camping Areas is prohibited.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kumara Carpark Freedom Camping

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Freedom camping permitted in SC vehicles only. You can stay up to 3 nights in a calendar month.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Milltown Road, Kaniere

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Carparking area suitable for 5 or 6 vehicles. This site is on Milltown Rd and about 200 metres over the Arahura River bridge. There is a carpark...