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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arapuni Landing

Lake Arapuni - Freedom Camping

12 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Paturau River Camping Ground

3 Reviews

Analysis

No longer open for camping 190315 KW

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Hauraki Rail Trail Terminus

East Coast Road, Kaiaua - Overnight Campervan Parking

24 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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kimberley Reserve, Levin

Overnight Campervan Parking

12 Reviews

Analysis

- Camping is permitted 1 December - Easter Weekend, subject to availability - There is a toilet/changing block open during this period - A permit...

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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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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 ▷ Southland ▷

Willow Creek

6 Reviews

Analysis

Please leave the site as you found it, especially take rubbish away and no toilet paper in the bushes.

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Raspberry Flat Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Analysis

Raspberry Flat Carpark can be used for camping for self-contained campers only. There are toilets on site for the public to use while using...

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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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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

96 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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Port Motueka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

93 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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Owhiro Bay Overnight Campervan Parking

78 Reviews

Analysis

Beachfront Freedom Camping away from the city

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

73 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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