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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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483 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 15 of 17.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Jubilee Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.7 5 reviews

Campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp at Te Puke's Jubilee Park for up to 3 nights

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Apata Hall (Old Site)

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.5 1 review

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 ▷

Beacon Point Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan parking

2.3 2 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Maketu Surf Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

2.1 2 reviews

Freedom Camping is excluded from the conclusion of Labour Weekend through to the conclusion of the following Easter Weekend. There is a 3 night...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lakeview Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

There are 10 marked spaces for self-contained vehicles, between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Only for vehicles under 2.1m long Maximum 2 night...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Menzies Ford Reserve

Overnight Freedom Camping

1.2 1 review

Large open scenic camping.

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Southern Access Corridor

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

Restrictions are: 1. Self Contained only 2. Duration of stay no more than 4 consecutive nights in any one calendar month. So, as long...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Mangakino

Waipapa Hydro Dam - Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Moananui Carpark North

Overnight Campervan Parking

1.2 1 review

Certified Self Contained Vehicles only Maximum 2-night stay in any calendar month Parking is permitted between 6pm - 8am

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve Freedom Camping

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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Hurst Park (Railway Reserve), Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

On the old railway entrance only.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Bridger Park Carpark, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

Overnight Campervan Parking

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