Freedom Camping

Bay of Islands, Northland

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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 IslandWellington Region

Kimberley Reserve, Levin

Overnight Campervan Parking

- Camping is permitted 1 December - Easter Weekend, subject to availability - There is a toilet/changing block open during this period - A permit...

Self-contained, 48 hours limit, 5 designated car park sites. Maximum possible motor vehicle length: 10 metres. Dog leash area.

North IslandAuckland Region

Murphy's Law Restaurant

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking for self contained campers at Murphy's Law Restaurant carpark.

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South IslandSouthland

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

The intrepid Southland explorer can camp for up to four nights at the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & picnic area just outside Otautau. This place...

North IslandAuckland Region

Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

- No more than 5 vehicles allowed - Open 5pm to 10am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed - Must be self-contained - No tents allowed

South IslandSouthland

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

South IslandWanaka Region

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Raspberry Flat Carpark can be used for camping for self-contained campers only. There are toilets on site for the public to use while using...

North IslandTaranaki

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandHawkes Bay

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark

Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

This reserve is the best place in Hawke’s Bay to experience a lowland podocarp forest.

South IslandWest Coast

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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South IslandNelson Region

Port Motueka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

What a score! This site is right next to the Salt Baths in Motueka, these baths are refilled every high tide and are a great place for a dip...

North IslandWaikato

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

No Frills Freedom Camping

North IslandNorthland

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

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North IslandNorthland

Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa

Overnight Campervan Parking

Stay the night next to the most famous toilets in Aotearoa! Sounds weird, but trust us. - Self-contained vehicles only - Four vehicle limit...

North IslandTaranaki

Dawson Falls Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

Explore the Dawson Falls area from this great base. A feature is one of New Zealand's oldest operational power generators.

North IslandWaikato

Railway Reserve, Marshall Street, Paeroa

Overnight Campervan Parking

The site is located on Marshall Street, Paeroa. A dump station is available at the site. Power is available at this site which incurs a fee...

South IslandCanterbury

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Tanners Point Utility Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Campervan and motorhome free camping spot at Tanners Reserve

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Freedom camping

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Pahiatua Golf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Matthews Park, Norsewood

Overnight Campervan Parking

$5 per person, self contained vehicles only, max 2 nights

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Tararua Club, Pahiatua

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandWaikato

Te Kauwhata Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Stay for a maximum of three nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here.

North IslandTaranaki

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

North IslandRuapehu

National Army Museum

Overnight Campervan Parking

Park at the back of the Museum in the last bay of the car park closest to the old Headquarters building - this location provides a bigger area...

South IslandWest Coast

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

South IslandKaikoura Region

Jimmy Armers Beach, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

- Camping for free in a certified self-contained vehicle is allowed for a maximum of 1 night in any four week period. - Vehicles must park within...

North IslandNorthland

Parua Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and boat ramp access. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If...