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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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Glenmark Reserve

5 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom Camping

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

5 Reviews

Analysis

Wake up and watch the sunrise out east at Porirua Harbour, Titahi Bay. Space is limited to three motorhomes a night and stays are restricted to...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Donovan / Pioneer Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping in Te Puke for self contained campers at Donovan Park

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Coroglen Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Analysis

Right on the Waiwawa River, parking for 5 Self Contained campervans. Situated on the Tairua side of the bridge on the left-hand side.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Colson Lane Overnight Parking

4 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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Black Hole, Waihao Downs

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Analysis

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. You can park for up to two nights close to the...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pemberton Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

3 Reviews

Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 2 vehicles...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Aramoana Beach Freedom Camping

Hawkes Bay

3 Reviews

Analysis

Free camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes at Aramoana Beach in Southern Hawkes Bay

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tapapakanga Campervan Parking

Tapapakunga

2 Reviews

Analysis

Take the Manurewa off ramp and head for Clevedon. Then follow the signs to Kawakawa Bay and on towards Orere Point. Just past Orere Point, turn...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Akaroa Freedom Camping Area

73 Reviews

Analysis

The only area in Akaroa where freedom camping is allowed – popular and fills up fast.

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

North River Bank

Otaki Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking

32 Reviews

Analysis

Overnight parking for up to 6 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 2 nights at the Otaki River North Bank, Otaki Beach.

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Perfume Point Carpark, Napier

Overnight Campervan Parking

25 Reviews

Analysis

A maximum of 2 nights stay. Vehicles must have a current self-containment certificate. A maximum of four vehicles are allowed here at any...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Paringa

Overnight Campervan Parking

22 Reviews

Analysis

Please do not park in the bus turning circle under any circumstances, vehicles parking there will be towed.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Grey River

Greymouth - Overnight Campervan Parking

19 Reviews

Analysis

On the north side of the river just off SH6, just down from the main bridge off Nelson Quay on the left hand side of the road. Quite an exposed...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Ahiaua Reserve (Pipi Beds)

13 Reviews

Analysis

Water Front Freedom Camping. When you are driving eastward on SH2, Te Ahiaua (The Pipi beds) is the first place you can see the ocean.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Beach Road Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

11 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Scandrett Regional Park Camping

11 Reviews

Analysis

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Matapouri, Wehiwehi Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

10 Reviews

Analysis

Closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year. Open to day trippers only during that period. One night maximum...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Galletly's Road, St Andrews

Overnight Campervan Parking

10 Reviews

Analysis

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. This site is just north of St Andrews across the...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Boyd Park freedom camping area

7 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping at Boyd Park in Te Aroha

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Bartlett's Ford Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

Bartletts Ford is a 0.6250ha reserve with the river running alongside. It is popular for casual summer recreation with river access, swimming...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Mandeville-Taylor Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Waiuku

Overnight Campervan Parking - Constable Road

6 Reviews

Analysis

Vehicles with a self-containment certificate can park here overnight for free. The early bird gets the worm at the parking space behind the...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Waipuna Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 4 vehicles...