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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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482 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 17.

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hingaia Reserve, Papakura

Overnight Campervan Parking

72%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Te Maire Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

72%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Aparima Bridge Reserve

Thornbury - freedom camping area

72%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping is allowed for up to 28 days at the Aparima Bridge Reserve in Thornbury, Southland. Thornbury is a small settlement about 10 minutes north...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Marine Parade Laybys

City Coastal Freedom Camping Restricted Zone

71%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Cheviot Community Library

71%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Mount / Mt Bruce

Mount / Mt Bruce Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Greenstone River Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 Analysis
Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Moore Street, Howick Village

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Atarau Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lansdowne Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 Analysis

Lansdowne Park is located on the north east side of Blenheim. The responsible camping area at the Park is in the south west corner of the main...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Morgan Park Carpark, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

71%

1 Review

 Analysis

Freedom camping is restricted to self-contained vehicles and to designated carparks. 2 nights maximum Self-contained vehicles only

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tangarakau Gorge

Overnight Campervan Parking

70%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Opouri Saddle

Tennyson Inlet Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

70%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Napier - Overnight Campervan Parking

68%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

TEMPORARILY CLOSED From as early as 2014, Council have received a large number of complaints each year from local residents about people using...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

MacMillan Reserve

Katikati - Overnight Campervan Parking

68%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Campervans and motorhomes with self-containment certification can free camp for up to three nights at the MacMillan Reserve on the Katikati foreshore...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Saint Hill Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

If you are not in a self-contained campervan you may still camp here

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Bradeys Bay Park

67%

1 Review

 Analysis

You can park overnight at Bradeys Bay Park around Paremata Road, giving you uninterrupted views of the inlet. The park has space for 3 motorhome...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tangoio Falls

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maramatanga Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

 Analysis

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puna's Maramatanga Reserve for up to three nights

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Elsthorpe Carpark

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

67%

1 Review

 Analysis

Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve is made up of two blocks of mature lowland podocarp forest with excellent examples of kahikatea, matai, miro and totara...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mohi Bush Picnic Area

Mohi Bush Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

66%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Mohi Bush is considered the best reserve on the Maraetotara Plateau for people to explore.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Mana Bay, Patea Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

66%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

2 designated carparks at beachfront, 6 designated carparks and tenting options allowed at riverside carpark.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Moutoa Quay

Overnight Campervan Parking

65%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Available to self-contained campervans only. This site is not available on Fridays.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

St Stephens Ave Carpark

Tuakau

64%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

The carpark on St Stephens Ave in Tuakau is both a free-camping zone and waste disposal site. All campervans and motorhomes camping here need...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Pilot Hill Carpark

Wairoa, Freedom Camping Site

63%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Cambridge Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

61%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve

Freedom Camping

59%

1 Review

 Analysis

Dartmoor Bridge Reserve, in the Dartmoor Valley about 30 minutes inland from Napier, is a designated free-camping area for certified self-contained...

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wellsford Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

59%

1 Review

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Overnight Campervan Parking)

Te Puna Station Road Reserve

59%

1 Review

 Analysis

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 3 night stay in any 4 week consecutive period (beginning on the first night).

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mount Greens

Freedom Camping

59%

1 Review

 Analysis

Must fit within the confines of a marked and formed parking space from 7am to 8pm. Between the hours of 8pm to 7am vehicles must be parked within...