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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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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Castlecliff Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Certified Self-contained campers can park here for a maximum of 4 nights.

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

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Keep driving down the gravel road, until you get to the end of Beacon Point Road, before it turns into a bike/footpath. Not the first carpark...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Industrial Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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There are 6 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay within any 30-day period. Do...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Gibbston Highway Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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There are 2 marked spaces available for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in a 30-day period...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Te Rehunga Hall

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Digglemann Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Turuturu Road Soccer Grounds Carpark, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Hulme Street, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 4 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Mowhanau Lookout Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can park here for 2 nights in any 4-week period.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

TSB Hub, Hawera

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Kruger Street, Balfour

Overnight Campervan Parking

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Pukekino Landing, Lake Rotorangi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

McCaughan Street, Browns

Overnight Campervan Parking

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You may freedom camp in the designated area for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period. You must be self-contained.

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Glenorchy Domain Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

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Marked spaces for 3 self-contained vehicles to stay between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am Maximum 2 nights within a 30-day period. Do not park...

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Camp Hill road Carpark, Hawea

Overnight Campervan parking

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There are 10 marked spaces available for certified self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 5pm and 10am. Maximum 2 night stay in and...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Allenby Place Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Situated at the base of Mt Iron, there are 3 marked spaces for self-contained vehilces, between the hours of 6pm - 8am. Maximum 2 nights only...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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There are 10 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Maximum 2 night stay in any 30-day period. Do not...

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Wanaka Recreation Centre Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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There are 18 marked spaces available for self-contained campervans, between the hours of 8pm and 7am. Maximum 2 nights in any 30-day period...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bedford Street/Egmont Street Reserve, Patea

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve Freedom Camping

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Te Ahiaua (The Pipi Beds) is a wonderful freedom camping spot near the mouth of the Waiotahe river and close to the huge white sand sweep of Waiotahe...