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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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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self-Contained and non-self-contained can stay and use the facilities for $15 per person. The Campervan Site located at Lake Mahinapua Historic...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wash Bridge Recreation Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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The Wash Bridge Recreation Reserve is located adjacent to State Highway 63 in the westernmost part of the Marlborough District. The camping area...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Ellison Reserve Carpark, Tangimoana

Overnight Freedom Camping

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The Ellison Reserve Carpark, Tangimoana is subject to specific restrictions: Freedom camping is limited to Self Contained and Non-Self-Contained...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Fergusson Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

502 Mackay Street, Thames

Overnight Campervan Parking

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3 marked spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs Time: 5pm to 8am Maximum...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Town Centre, Roslin Street

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Vehicles only Max 2 night stay in a Calendar Month

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Glenshea Park Carparks, Putaruru

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self Contained Motorhomes only Maximum 2 consecutive nights in a calendar month

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa CBD

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Wear Street Carpark at the Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Rongotea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self-contained vehicles only. Campers can stay up to five nights in a 30-day period.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Te Popo School

Overnight Camping

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Old Te Popo school. Self Contained vehicles only.

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rukumoana Reserve, Eltham

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Caution should be taken in the winter months as the ground can be soft. 24km east of Eltham.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Westmere Lake

Overnight Campervan Parking

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There are 5 sites available for certified self-contained vehicles. Maximum 4 nights in any 4 week period.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Eyre Street, Feilding CBD

Overnight campervan parking

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Himatangi Beach Recreation Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Freedom Camping is limited to Self-Contained and non-Self-Contained Vehicles only. The number of Vehicles that may stay overnight is limited...

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