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Bay of Islands, Northland

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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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482 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 4 of 17.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Horahora Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

76 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Wairau Diversion is a worth a diversion.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wairau Diversion Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

73 Reviews

 Analysis

Overnight Freedom Camping on the coast at Wairau Diversion Reserve. Great fishing and white-baiting spot. Good surfing too when there's an easterly...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Ocean View Reserve Carpark, Dunedin

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

41 Reviews

 Analysis

If you are in a vehicle then you are welcome here. Please make sure you adhere to the area permitted which is shown on the maps onsite and with...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Iveagh Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

38 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

CERTIFIED SELF CONTAINED ONLY All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Renwick Domain Carpark

Freedom Camping

89%

26 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom Camping in Wine Country

Renwick Domain, Renwick, Marlborough...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Wellingtons Bay, Main Reserve (Whangaumu Reserve)

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

(Clive Ski Reserve)

Evers-Swindell Reserve

Freedom Camping

89%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Evers-Swindell Reserve (previously Clive Ski Reserve) on the Clive River is a designated free-camping area for certified self-contained motorhomes...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Ocean Beach, South End, Pauanui

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park only between the...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Rotary Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 3 vehicles per night, so it's first...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Winton

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-contained vehicles only. Self-contained camping up to 7 nights in any 30 day period.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihao Box, Willowbridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Park up close to the coast and watch the sun rise. The Waimate District Council has OK-ed this area for the use of self-contained campers for...

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whisper Cove, Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of two freedom camping vehicles may stay overnight in the area A person wishing to stay overnight must – (1) use a certified self...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Royal Billy Point Reserve

Pauanui, Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Park only between the...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hauraki District Council Area Office Carpark, Orchard West Road, Ngatea

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

The carpark area is behind the Council building. Freedom camping is restricted to designatedcarparks. Note: Freedom camping is not permitted on...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

89%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Regarded as the most comprehensive collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the equator.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Arataki Visitor Centre Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-contained campervans can stay 1 night in summer (daylight saving), 2 nights in winter (non-daylight saving) Max 8 vehicles $16 per...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kauwhata Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

64 Reviews

 Analysis

Stay for a maximum of three nights. Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Lake Rotomanu, New Plymouth

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

47 Reviews

 Analysis

Tents and other temporary structures are banned from freedom camping in New Plymouth District. People freedom camping in non-self-contained...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hanmer Springs River Reserve, Hanmer Springs

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

32 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping is only permitted in the signposted area. Freedom camping is prohibited elsewhere in the reserve. No more than 10 vehicles at...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Parua Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

32 Reviews

 Analysis

Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and boat ramp access. You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage. If...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Fox River Freedom Camping Area

88%

32 Reviews

 Analysis

Welcome to Fox River/Potikohua

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Timona Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

30 Reviews

 Analysis

Large open park beside the river.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Garden Rd Carpark

Raumati Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

This carpark is well situated being right on the beach and very close to local Raumati Village shops. Overnight parking for up to 3 self contained...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

West Oxford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish, solid or liquid waste from the camping site when leaving - disposing of rubbish...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Mercury Bay Council Area Office Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

All freedom campers must be certified self-contained. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am. Area only available for...

Waimea Road Carpark

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Waimea Road Beach Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Overnight parking for up to 2 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 night at Waimea Road Beach Carpark.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Brighton Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom Camping is prohibited from the third week of December to 10th February. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Motunau Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Omokoroa Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping for campervans, motorhomes and RVs at Omokoroa Bay near Tauranga