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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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Herries Memorial Park

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Run by the council. Public toilets next to the library. Free wifi when the library is open. Walking distance to town. Supermarket 5 minutes away...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Takapau Railway Reserve

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Certified Self-Conatined vehicles only. 1-night stay only in a 7-day period. Food, shop and toilet only 200m away.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Dent Street parking Whangarei

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Has some campervan-size parks available

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Tuke Street Reserve, Normanby

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 ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hauraki District Council carpark, off Mueller Street and Haszard Street, Waihi

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Waikaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Manaia Domain Carpark, Manaia

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Club Hotel Pahiatua

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Hurst Park (Railway Reserve), Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

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On the old railway entrance only.

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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...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Stafford Street Pool Reserve, Patea

Overnight Campervan Parking

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kumara Carpark Freedom Camping

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Freedom camping permitted in SC vehicles only. You can stay up to 3 nights in a calendar month.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hunter Estate Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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A free camping area south of Katikati on SH2

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