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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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481 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 17.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Alex McKenzie Arboretum, Otautau

Overnight Campervan Parking

9 Reviews

Analysis

The intrepid Southland explorer can camp for up to four nights at the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & picnic area just outside Otautau. This place...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

101 Reviews

Analysis

Self-contained vehicles only All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Clifton Road Reserve

Freedom Camping

90 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

There is a donation box near the toilet block and a suggested donation of $3.00 per person is welcomed. Beachfront free-camping! We love it...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Owhiro Bay Overnight Campervan Parking

81 Reviews

Analysis

Beachfront Freedom Camping away from the city

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ocean Beach Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

31 Reviews

Analysis

ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED One night maximum. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If the site is full, you...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

25 Reviews

Analysis

The Hauraki Rail Trail terminus is just north of the Kaiaua township. Freedom camping is restricted to designated carparks. Self contained...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McAlister Street Carpark Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Analysis

Self-contained, 48 hours limit, 5 designated car park sites. Maximum possible motor vehicle length: 10 metres. Dog leash area.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Tanners Point Utility Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

9 Reviews

Analysis

Campervan and motorhome free camping spot at Tanners Reserve

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Mandeville-Taylor Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

7 Reviews

Analysis

http://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/my-southland/freedom-camping/

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Beach Road Reserve, Whangamata

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Analysis

Beautiful spot right by the water for Self Contained Vehicles only. Parking on the grass area on the right-hand side of the entrance opposite...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark

Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

This reserve is the best place in Hawke’s Bay to experience a lowland podocarp forest.

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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Waikouaiti Beach

1 Review

Analysis

An unofficial freedom camping spot with toilets by the sports fields. Right on the beach.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Port Motueka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

96 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

What a score! This site is right next to the Salt Baths in Motueka, these baths are refilled every high tide and are a great place for a dip...

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

National Army Museum

Overnight Campervan Parking

44 Reviews

Analysis

Park at the back of the Museum in the last bay of the car park closest to the old Headquarters building - this location provides a bigger area...

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