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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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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Cheviot Community Library

3 Reviews

Analysis

8pm - 8am - 2 spaces only.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lansdowne Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Morgan Park Carpark, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Greenstone River Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Atarau Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

St Stephens Ave Carpark

Tuakau

5 Reviews

Analysis

The carpark on St Stephens Ave in Tuakau is a free-camping zone. All campervans and motorhomes camping here need a self-containment certificate...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Waituhi Viewpoint

Pureora Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tutaenui Reservoir Public Reserve

2 Reviews

Analysis

2 campers per night. Stay max. 3 nights per month. Dogs allowed Great range of tracks, boardwalks and bushwalks. 4 km walk around lakes...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Alexander Bluff Road Reserve, Ngatimoti

Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

Analysis

Maximum 40 vehicles allowed Self contained vehicles only

Closed due to flooding

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tangoio Falls

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bradeys Bay Park

1 Review

Analysis

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 ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Elsthorpe Carpark

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

1 Review

Analysis

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

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mohi Bush Picnic Area

Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

MacMillan Reserve

Katikati - Overnight Campervan Parking

7 Reviews

Analysis

Campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification can free camp for up to three nights at the MacMillan Reserve on the Katikati foreshore...