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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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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

War Memorial Centre

Freedom Camping

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Freedom camping for self contained motorhomes, max 3 night stay

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Red Bridge Reserve

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Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Two-night stay only...

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.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Club Hotel Pahiatua

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Dent Street parking Whangarei

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Has some campervan-size parks available

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Algies Bay Reserve Freedom Camping

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3 Self contained parking spots.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Waikaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Dipton Highway, Dipton

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve Freedom Camping

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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...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Kruger Street, Balfour

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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 ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Waikouaiti Beach

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An unofficial freedom camping spot with toilets by the sports fields. Right on the beach.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Digglemann Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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 ▷

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

Parking is permitted in marked area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Moananui Carpark North

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self Contained Vehicles only Maximum 2-night stay in any calendar month Parking is permitted between 6pm - 8am

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Te Rehunga Hall

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Parking in green shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Parking in blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Parking in Blue shaded area

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Vehicles only Max 2 night stay in a Calendar Month

Parking in green areas only

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Motorhomes only Maximum 2 consecutive nights in a calendar month

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

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3 marked spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs Time: 5pm to 8am Maximum...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Wyndham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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...

Freedom camping allowed in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku Service Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whittle Reserve, Colville

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Area indicated by signs on the right-hand side of the gravelled area accessed from Colville Road Self-contained vehicles only Maximum number...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Hulme Street, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Centennial Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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 ▷

Maramatanga Park Tennis Courts

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

McCaughan Street, Browns

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Eltham Library

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

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Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tamaki West Campsite

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Camp in a clearing in the forest near Tamaki West River.