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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 5 of 17.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Hayward Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping area for self-contained campers at Hayward Park, Te Puke

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Whanganui East Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

Available to self-contained campervans only

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Lowburn Harbour

Overnight Campervan Parking

109 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Self-contained campers only, 3 night stay maximum These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hanmer Field Base and Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

91 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Freedom camping available by the workshop. No camping in the picnic area by the office. The local Community Board lock the gate to this picnic...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour

Freedom Camping

90 Reviews

Analysis

- Open 5pm to 10am - Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed - Must be self-contained - No tents allowed

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Moray Terrace

Fortrose township - Overnight Campervan Parking

55 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping in Fortrose township, Catlins, Southland

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Little Waipa Reserve

Lake Karapiro

54 Reviews

Analysis

Little Waipa reserve is on the banks of Lake Karapiro and accessed via Horahora road, it’s a popular spot for day-trippers. It is slightly elevated...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Ruakaka Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

38 Reviews

Analysis

Self Contained Campsite

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Dawson Falls Carparks

Egmont National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

22 Reviews

Analysis

Explore the Dawson Falls area from this great base. A feature is one of New Zealand's oldest operational power generators.

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Champagne Gully

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

Analysis

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Murphy's Law Restaurant

Overnight Parking

12 Reviews

Analysis

Overnight parking for self contained campers at Murphy's Law Restaurant carpark. Price is 35 dollar for a single person and 55 dollar for 2...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Duvauchelle

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Analysis

Only certified self-contained vehicles are permitted to camp in this area, for a maximum stay of 2 nights in any 30-day period. Please see...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Motukaraka Point Reserve

9 Reviews

Analysis

There is a beautiful spot to park overnight at Motukaraka Point Reserve (Grays Road) on the northern side of the Pāuatahanui Inlet. The Motukaraka...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

8 Reviews

Analysis

Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

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