With great freedom comes equal responsibility.
Here's my insights from Freedom Camping for more than 20 years.
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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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483 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 17.
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
Kowharewa Bay
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Maraetotara Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Island View Esplanade Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Tuapiro Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Motunau Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
Anaura Bay Campsite
Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Huharua Park
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Omokoroa
Cooney Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Southland ▷
Monkey Island, Orepuki
Overnight Campervan Parking and Walk
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Rays Rest Camping Reserve
Kaiaua
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
Cust Domain
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Port Ohope Boat Ramp
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷
Opoutama Beach Reserve, Mahia
Freedom Camping Site
South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷
Gabriels Gully Historic Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
Island View Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Snells Beach
Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Parry Kauri Park, Warkworth
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Southland ▷
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷
Warrington Reserve
Overnight Self Contained Campervans, Tents allowed
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷
Castlepoint Carpark
Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
Hundertwasser Carpark, Kawakawa
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
West End Carpark, Whakatane
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
Southern end of lake
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷
Waiomu Domain Beachfront Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷
Haumoana Domain
Freedom Camping
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷
South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷