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

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

22 Reviews

Analysis

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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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

14 Reviews

Analysis

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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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Overnight Campervan Parking

13 Reviews

Analysis

Awesome view of the lake.

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

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!

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omaio Freedom Camping, Hoani Waititi Reserve

5 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lumsden Information Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

121 Reviews

Analysis

Space for non-self-contained camping

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Camp

Overnight Campervan Parking

35 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Lake Camp is situated in a wide tussock covered mountain valley surrounded by high, generally snow covered, mountain peaks at the headwaters of...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

Analysis

Large carpark area with Alpine views

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Goldfields Railway

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

North Tora Camping Area

3 Reviews

Analysis

Camp in this remote beach location within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days. WARNING - this campsite is open to overnight camping...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Beach Road Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

Beautiful spot right by the water for Self Contained Vehicles only. Parking on the grass area on the right-hand side of the entrance opposite...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Monkey Island, Orepuki

Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk

76 Reviews

14 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Freedom campers are allowed to stay for up to 28 days per calendar year. Monkey Island can be reached by foot at a low tide, and offers good...

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Not a huge carpark, but what a location:)

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Castlepoint Carpark

Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

31 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

One of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline!

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Opoutama Beach Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

21 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom Camp right next to Opoutama Beach

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