With great freedom comes equal responsibility.
Here's my insights from Freedom Camping for more than 20 years.
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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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483 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 17.
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Buxton Square Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
Onerahi Beach Road Reserve
Overnight CampervanParking
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Lee Street Carpark, Whitianga
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve
Overnight Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
Pilot Hill Carpark
Wairoa, Freedom Camping Site
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
Hinds River Scenic Reserve
Mayfield - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Waihi Memorial RSA
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Western Springs Reserve Carpark
Overnight Campervan parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Valley Road Lookout
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
Tayler Park Carpark, Eltham
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Alexander Bluff Road Reserve, Ngatimoti
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Queen Elizabeth II Drive Gardens
Overnight Campervan Parking
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Rhodes Park Reserves
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
Te Kaha Recreation Reserve, Maraetai Bay
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Wakatu Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Church Hill Carpark, Warkworth
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Rora Street North
Freedom Camping
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷
Pakowhai Country Park
Freedom Camping
North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷
Dominion Road Carpark
Tongariro Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Victoria Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷
Pillars of Hercules Carpark
Kaimanawa Park Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷
White Pine Bush Picnic Area
White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Graham Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷
Umukarikari Carpark
Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
Potaema Carpark
Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Maramatanga Park Tennis Courts
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Northland ▷