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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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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Waikaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

Parking in green area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Duxfield Reserve, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified Self Contained vehicles only. Maximum of 2 night stay in a calendar month.

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohura

Overnight Campervan Parking

Camping is allowed in the area adjacent to Tui Street between the Memorial Hall and the Mangaroa Stream. 1 Night stay in any calendar month.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Western carpark area only

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

All Day Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Waitaki District Council designated freedom camping spot. A primo spot looking out over the beach, you can walk along the beach to Campbells...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Paeroa (Maritime Park)

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Atiu Creek Camping Ground

Atiu Creek Regional Park

From the main car park, take the metal road past the toilet block, following the directional signs for the next 3.1km to the campground. You...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kokotau Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

McCaughan Street, Browns

Overnight Campervan Parking

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Hulme Street, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 4 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Wyndham

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained vehicle only Up to 7 nights in any 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash in the freedom camping area...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve Freedom Camping

Te Ahiaua (The Pipi Beds) is a wonderful freedom camping spot near the mouth of the Waiotahe river and close to the huge white sand sweep of Waiotahe...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

York Street Picnic Area, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council carpark, off Mueller Street and Haszard Street, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tikipunga Sports Park

Camping permitted from 18 December to Northland/Auckland Anniversary day, each year. Self-contained camping in designated sites or marked...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Edendale

Overnight Camping

Certified self-contained vehicle only You may stay up to seven days in any 30 day period Camping in tents, cars, and vehicles...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Old School Reserve

Overnight campervan parking

Self-contained and non-self-contained camping. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period. Water is non-potable

Parking in green area

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Sanson Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles camping only Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

(Waianakarua Rd rest area)

Bridge Point

Overnight Campervan parking

Self-contained campervans

parking in yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gorge Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified Self-contained vehicles only 2 marked spaces available between 6pm and 8am No more than 2 nights in a 30-day period, do not return...

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Queenstown Events Centre Carpark, Frankton

Overnight Campervan Parking

9 marked spaces available for Self-contained vehicles only, between the hours of 8pm and 7am Maximum 2 nights stay in any 30 day period Do...

Park in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Howards Drive Carpark

Overnight campervan parking

Self-contained campervans can park in the 3 marked spaces between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in a 30-day period. Do not...

Parking within yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Glenorchy Domain Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

Marked spaces for 3 self-contained vehicles to stay between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am Maximum 2 nights within a 30-day period. Do not park...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 18 marked spaces available for self-contained campervans, between the hours of 8pm and 7am. Maximum 2 nights in any 30-day period...

Parking in yellow area only

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Industrial Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 6 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay within any 30-day period. Do...

Parking in yellow area

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gibbston Highway Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 2 marked spaces available for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in a 30-day period...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 10 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Only for vehicles under 2.1m long Maximum 2 night...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Westmere Lake

Overnight Campervan Parking

There are 5 sites available for certified self-contained vehicles. Maximum 4 nights in any 4 week period.