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 5 of 17.
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Fergusson Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
West Oxford Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Maitai Cricket Ground Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Southland ▷
Mandeville-Taylor Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Omokoroa Domain
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Hayward Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Whanganui East Club
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷
Lowburn Harbour
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
Hanmer Field Base and Picnic Area
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour
Freedom Camping
North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷
Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
Little Waipa Reserve
Lake Karapiro
South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷
Lake Dunstan / Bendigo
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
Hanmer Springs River Reserve, Hanmer Springs
Overnight Campervan Parking
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Island View Reserve, Whangamata
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Mercury Bay Council Area Office Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Southland ▷
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Little Waikawau Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Murphy's Law Restaurant
Overnight Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Brighton Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Almadale Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Centennial Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷
Moonlight Track Carpark
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷