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 16 of 17.
South Island ▷ Southland ▷
(Freedom Camping)
Clifden Suspension Bridge
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
(Freedom Camping)
Springvale Suspension Bridge
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Digglemann Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Rangiwahia Domain
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Atiu Creek Camping Ground
Atiu Creek Regional Park
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Tokoroa CBD
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Hunter Estate Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Paeroa (Maritime Park)
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
Opunake Recreation Ground Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Lake Moananui Carpark North
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Tokoroa Town Centre O'Sullivan Dr
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Duxfield Reserve, Putaruru
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Te Rehunga Hall
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Whittle Reserve, Colville
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
Te Popo School
Overnight Camping
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷
Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Club Hotel Pahiatua
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷
Kokotau Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Hauraki District Council carpark, off Mueller Street and Haszard Street, Waihi
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
502 Mackay Street, Thames
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷
Skippers, Mount / Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷