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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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487 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 6 of 17.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour

Freedom Camping

86%

95 Reviews

 Analysis

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

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Opuha

Bennetts Road

86%

56 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-Contained Camping

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Paku Drive, Tairua

Overnight Freedom Parking

86%

37 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom Camping at Tairua, Paku Drive opposite the surf club. Site to be vacated by 9am. All freedom campers must be certified self-contained...

The beach out front with Kapiti Island offshore

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waikanae River Mouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

31 Reviews

 Analysis

Stay near a river estuary, with beach and river walk options. Overnight parking for up to 4 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum...

Just past the bridge

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Wardell Rest Area Overnight Campervan Parking

Twizel

86%

30 Reviews

 Analysis

Large camping area underneath pine trees

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Woodville Ferry Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

23 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Woolleys Bay, Western Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. One night maximum...

Views along the coast with the port on the other side of the harbour.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Reotahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Murphy's Law Restaurant

Overnight Parking

86%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

Overnight parking for self contained campers at Murphy's Law Restaurant carpark. Price is 35 dollar for a single person and 55 dollar for 2...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Woollams Avenue

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of one night, departure by 9am. Park only between the freedom camping...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Glenmark Reserve

86%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Tui Terrace and Wharf Road, Tairua

Overnight Freedom Parking

86%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Maxiumum 2 parks for 2 nights. Self Contained Campers Only.

Beachfront

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

86%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tukino 2wd Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

Just like camping on Mars!

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Babbage Place

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Available to self-contained campervans only between 5pm and 10am 4 spaces available 4 nights only

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Halse Place, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Between Heaphy and Longfellow Roads, opposite the Opunake Recreation Grounds. Maximum of 12 vehicles.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Haiku Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Overnight freedom camping for certified self-contained campervans/motorhome/RVs in Katikati

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pemberton Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

86%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hanmer Field Base and Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

94 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Freedom camping available by the workshop. No camping in the picnic area by the office. The local Community Board lock the gate to this picnic...

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Poaka Campsite

Lake Poaka Conservation Area - Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

71 Reviews

 Analysis

Wildlife reserve full of birds on the side of the Pukaki canal. Camp right alongside the lake. Use this campsite as a base for recreational...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Ngaroto

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

57 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

North River Bank

Otaki Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

39 Reviews

 Analysis

Overnight parking for up to 6 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 2 nights at the Otaki River North Bank, Otaki Beach.

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

South End Railway Station Carpark, Kaikoura

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

- 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 Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Dunham Point Reserve

85%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

Casual Camping site along the Waikato river

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kapanga Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park only between the...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Middleton Bay Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motiti Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles per night, so it's first...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Aotea Rotary Park, Waverley

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Mountain House Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

3 Reviews

 Analysis
Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Uxbridge Road, Howick village

Overnight Campervan Parking

85%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

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