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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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484 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 17.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lansdowne Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

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Lansdowne Park is located on the north east side of Blenheim. The responsible camping area at the Park is in the south west corner of the main...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Mount / Mt Bruce

Mount / Mt Bruce Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

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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

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

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A maximum of seven freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Morgan Park Carpark, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

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Freedom camping is restricted to self-contained vehicles and to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Greenstone River Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 Details

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Opouri Saddle

Tennyson Inlet Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

70%

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mohi Bush Picnic Area

Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

5 Reviews

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Mohi Bush is considered the best reserve on the Maraetotara Plateau for people to explore.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Saint Hill Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

2 Reviews

 Details

If you are not in a self-contained campervan you may still camp here

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Elsthorpe Carpark

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

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Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve is made up of two blocks of mature lowland podocarp forest with excellent examples of kahikatea, matai, miro and totara...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

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Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puna's Maramatanga Reserve for up to three nights

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

White Pine Bush Picnic Area

White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

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White Pine Bush is a great place to visit and experience a piece of New Zealand native forest.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tangoio Falls

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bradeys Bay Park

67%

1 Review

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You can park overnight at Bradeys Bay Park around Paremata Road, giving you uninterrupted views of the inlet. The park has space for 3 motorhome...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Moutoa Quay

Overnight Campervan Parking

66%

5 Reviews

 Details

Available to self-contained campervans only. This site is not available on Fridays.

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 ▷ Waikato ▷

St Stephens Ave Carpark

Tuakau

64%

4 Reviews

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The carpark on St Stephens Ave in Tuakau is both a free-camping zone and waste disposal site. All campervans and motorhomes camping here need...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Pilot Hill Carpark

Wairoa, Freedom Camping Site

63%

4 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Te Maire Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

63%

3 Reviews

 Details

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Cambridge Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

61%

4 Reviews

 Details

Certified self-contained campervans for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first-come...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Rangataua Road End Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

61%

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve

Freedom Camping

59%

1 Review

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Dartmoor Bridge Reserve, in the Dartmoor Valley about 30 minutes inland from Napier, is a designated free-camping area for certified self-contained...

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wellsford Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

59%

1 Review

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A maximum of five freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Overnight Campervan Parking)

Te Puna Station Road Reserve

59%

1 Review

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Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 3 night stay in any 4 week consecutive period (beginning on the first night).

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Waituhi Viewpoint

Pureora Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking

53%

3 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Jubilee Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

51%

5 Reviews

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Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puke's Jubilee Park for up to 3 nights

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Apata Hall (Old Site)

Overnight Campervan Parking

49%

1 Review

 Details

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 Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maketu Surf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

40%

2 Reviews

 Details

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Southern Access Corridor

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

23%

1 Review

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Restrictions are: 1. Self Contained only 2. Duration of stay no more than 4 consecutive nights in any one calendar month. So, as long...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Mangakino

Waipapa Hydro Dam - Overnight Campervan Parking

23%

1 Review

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