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Freedom Camping Sites

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.

Expect no facilities. Generally for self contained vehicles only. Check our notes for details.

Freedom Camping Locations

Region

All Regions

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Site Cost

Any cost

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485 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 17.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Arthur Fong Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

Great walkways,cycleways and large parks by the beach. Dog friendly too. Gravel parking.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 17 reviews

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omaio Freedom Camping, Hoani Waititi Reserve

5 6 reviews

The camping field is elevated above the sea, behind mature Pohutukawa

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

5 6 reviews

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track. Good outlook!

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Information Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 136 reviews

Space for non-self-contained camping

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waitui Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 18 reviews

Freedom camping at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Puketapu Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 11 reviews

Puketapu Park is one of the Hawkes Bay's freedom camping zones.This reserve sits alongside the Tutaekuri River, west of Napier, and is a short...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motunau Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 11 reviews

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 ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

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 Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

McCulloughs Bridge, Waikakahi Valley Road, Arno

4.9 4 reviews

Freedom campers must have self-contained units (toilet, shower and grey water storage) The Council asks that all independent overnight campers...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

TECT Park

Freedom Camping Site

4.9 63 reviews

Tect Park is made up of 1650 hectares forest land administered by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. This huge forest area situated between...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

4.9 27 reviews

We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

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