Free parking area for certified self contained campervans for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period.

Winton Free Camping Area 

This is a new site designated by the Southland District Council. 
- You can camp at the site shown in the map above, in a certified self-contained vehicle only
- You may stay no more than 1 night in any 30 day period
- Other types of camping are not allowed
- Camping in tents, cars, and vehicles or caravans that are not certified self-contained is not allowed at this site

Mandeville-Taylor Park  

Basic car parking area located right on the beach. Maximum parking for 3 freedom camping vehicles at any one time. Maximum 24 hour time limit for each vehicle. There's a cafe/bar located on site, and lots of seagulls hangin' out for a bite to eat.

Marine Gardens Raumate

27 October 2020: Freedom Camping prohibited in red marked areas. Any other area not marked in red can be camped however must be a self contained vehicle and no longer than 3 nights in a 30 day period.

Tongaporutu Domain 

Designated free campsite available to certified self contained vehicles for a maximum of two nights between 6pm and 9am. Maximum of 5 vehicles.

***Centre Park, Kaitaia is closed for the summer. Campers are welcome to use Te Ahu Community Centre carpark for free. The entrance is on South Road, 500m from the intersection with Church Road.***

Centre Park (Kaitaia)

The Ashburton District Council has had to shut the gates to the Taylors Stream camping and picnicking area on Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road for the remainder of winter, following significant vehicle damage to the grassy area.

The wet and colder conditions leave the rural reserve vulnerable to car tyres cutting up the area, and this damage has forced the Council to close the area until Spring. The Council regularly inspect the condition of this area around this time of year, to ensure the grassy areas are preserved and well maintained.
Taylors Stream is located on the Inland Scenic Route north of Staveley, and is used by picnickers and freedom campers.
Bowyers Stream and Hinds River north of Mayfield remain open for picnics and self-contained overnight stay.

Taylors Stream 

Designated free campsite for certified self contained vehicles only. Limited to two consecutive nights. From 6pm to 9am. Maximum 4 vehicles.

Hundertwasser Car Park 

Free campsite available to certified self contained campervans for a maximum of 7 nights in any 30 day period.

Waikaia

Restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.

Please note this is a conservation area, therefore pets are most-likely not permitted. Refer to the DOC website for more information.

Skippers

The responsible camping area at the Taylor Dam Reserve is in the Upper Levels of the Reserve.
The Taylor Dam Reserve Upper Level is located off Taylor Pass Road approximately 7 kms from
Blenheim as shown on the Taylor Dam Reserve Upper Level map.

No person may responsible camp except in the area shown and must be in a certified self-contained
vehicle.

There is clear signage into the area directing campers to the area allocated for camping.

The maximum period anyone can responsible camp in this area is two consecutive nights in any four week period.
Vehicle numbers are limited to 10 vehicles.

Taylor Dam Reserve- Upper Level

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum 3 night stay in any 4 week consecutive period (beginning on the first night).

Maranatanga Park

Donovan Park

If you are travelling in a CSC vehicle, please refrain from parking at this location, as it is one of very few spots in the district available for NCS vehicles. Your self-containment certificate allows you to stay ‘off the beaten track’, which is encouraged by the Council and provides countless overnight options (not all listed on this app). This will help prevent overcrowding at the more popular sites.

Facilities: Unisex

Whangarei Disctrict Council allows all camping in designated site only for a max of 1 night in any calendar month. Please follow any additional signage for guidance. Max vehicle size is 6m.

If you are sleeping in a tent, please park your vehicle in the designated carpark for NSC vehicles and walk over to the designated site for tents. Max 2 tents per night.

Tamaterau 

It is the camper’s responsibility to arrive at the site early enough to familiarise themselves with the sign-posted designated camping areas, and, if necessary find another site if the current one is full.

Dunedin City Council freedom camping sites have shared facilities and are not suitable for visitors who are required to follow Covid-19 self-isolation regulations. For more information please visit: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus  

Self contained vehicles can camp for a maximum of two consecutive nights here as there's no more than 3 campervans within a 50 metre radius. It's a basic parking area next to the Kensington Pub. Depart by 8:30am.

The Oval 

Visitors are welcome here for a maximum stay of 2 nights in both self-contained and non self contained vehicles for not more than 28 days per year. There are two parking areas here. The first is as you drive in and cross the cattle stop. The second you can access if you have a small vehicle as you cross under the bridge at the far end of the first parking area, although this is a little more hidden off the road, you're best bet is the first area. The second area has the toilets.

Thornbury 

Camping outside of the designated Responsible Camping Area is prohibited. Please check signs when you arrive and never park in the areas marked in red.

Overnight parking area for certified self contained vehicles only. View the sign at the entrance of the large gravel park. Certified warrant sticker must be displayed in the wind shield otherwise the enforcement officer will knock on your window.

Blaketown 

Location is restricted to a designated area. The designated area cannot be used if it is required for events. 

If a person is not in a self-contained vehicle, freedom camping can only occur for a maximum of 2 nights in any one month. SC can camp here for 3 nights.

Onewhero Domain

If you are travelling in a CSC vehicle, please refrain from parking at this location, as it is one of very few spots in the district available for NCS vehicles. Y

Ocean Beach carpark 

Free campsite for self contained campervans. Large area by the river with plenty of shade . Gates locked at night and unlocked each morning.

Percy Reserve

The freedom camping bylaw has been amended and goes live 17 Oct. A person may freedom camp in a self-contained vehicle for a maximum of 3 nights in any one month, at any one appointed freedom site. Location at The Point is restricted to a designated area. The designated area cannot be used if it is required for events.

The Point

Camping is allowed for self contained vehciles for a maximum of 21 days.  Help New Zealand stay clean and green by using the dump stations on the app.

Te Awaiti

A stop on the Waikato River Trails, the is one of the South Waikato's designated camping areas and a gorgeous spot to visit and relax.

Council has installed signage and gates on the reserve access roads and trails accordingly.

Whakamaru Recreation Area 

If you are travelling in a CSC vehicle, please refrain from parking at this location, as it is one of very few spots in the district available for NCS vehicles. Your self-containment certificate allows you to stay ‘off the beaten track’, which is encouraged by the Council and provides countless overnight options (not all listed on this app). This will help prevent overcrowding at the more popular sites.

Self-contained and non self-contained vehicles in designated site only. No tents are allowed. Max stay of 1 night in any calendar month.

Reotahi  

Self contained vehicles can stay here for a maximum of two consecutive nights. It's a very basic parking area with one rubbish bin. Convenient location to pull in at.

Sanson Domain

The Brighton Domain will be unavailable for freedom camping from 12pm Saturday 21st January to 12 Monday 23rd of January due to the Brighton Gala Day. Please phone 03 477 4000 for further information.

The Domain is a regular carpark so it is for use with certified self-contained vehicles only. Overnight camping is restricted to the area indicated. There are several signs on the site which clearly ID the overnight camping area.

It is the camper’s responsibility to arrive at the site early enough to familiarise themselves with the sign-posted designated camping areas, and, if necessary find another site if the current one is full.

Dunedin City Council freedom camping sites have shared facilities and are not suitable for visitors who are required to follow Covid-19 self-isolation regulations. For more information please visit: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus  

Certified self contained campervans can stay for a maximum of two nights here at the Brighton Recreational Reserve. Depart by 8.30am.

Brighton Domain 

Very basic camping area located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block. There is no power supply here and the reserve is sometimes used for events so check www.eventscapital.co.nz to make sure it is available for camping. There is no charge for camping here, and campers may stay a maximum of 2 nights.

Whakamaru Domain

16 designated Freedom Camping parks

Must be parked in a designated Freedom Camping park only (see map at entrance)

Must display a current certified self-contained warrant card

4 night max. stay in a calendar month

If this site is at capacity – TO AVOID A FINE please leave and find a roadside park nearby.

FREE overnight roadside parking is available in the Central City from 2000 hrs – 0800 hrs Monday – Sunday

FREE overnight and daytime roadside parking is available in most other areas outside of the Central City.

Roadside parks with public toilets.

Shorland Park
Scorching Bay
Lyall Bay
Worser Bay
Cog Park – Evans Bay
Hataitai Beach

Owhiro Bay 

closed to campers between 18 December and 8 February inclusive each year

If you are travelling in a CSC vehicle, please refrain from parking at this location. However, your self-containment certificate allows you to stay ‘off the beaten track’, which is encouraged by the Council provided you are camping in an area where freedom camping is not prohibited, you use your onboard toilet facilities, and  you are not impeding traffic or inconveniencing residents. This provides countless overnight options (not all listed on this app) and will help prevent overcrowding at the more popular sites.

Whangarei District Council allows all camping in designates sites for a max of 1 night in any calendar month. Please follow any additional signage for guidance. No tents are allowed. Max vehicle length 6m.

Kowharewa Bay 

Council designated freedom camping site for certified self contained vehicles with only 3 spaces available. Please follow the signs and move on, if full. Otherwise you risk $200 instant fine.

Lakeside Rotorua 

Freedom camping in all vehicles is allowed at this location and requires all campers to act in accordance with any existing signage. Parking only in designated spaces - see photos and follow signage at site. Self Contained Campers must not stay in the same area in the district for more than three periods of up to 24 hours in a 30 day period.
Non self-contained freedom campers may stay for a maximum of one night in a 30-day period at any of the restricted areas, and must freedom camp in the marked spaces.

Max 4 vehicles per night. No tents or fires!

Lake Rotomanu

Freedom camping in self-contained vehicles is permitted in all areas of the Rukumoana Reserve, as highlighted in the map. Caution should be taken during winter months, as the ground can be soft.. No person may freedom camp for more than three (3) consecutive nights in any calendar month with only 3 vehicles allowed on site at any one time. Check the comments for more information from users.

Rukumoana Reserve

Haiku Park

From Whanganui i-SITE: Travel across city bridge, turn left onto Anzac Pde. At roundabout, take 2nd exit onto SH4; gate is 1st on left.

Kowhai Park 

Free overnight parking suitable for non-self contained vehicles. 
Overnight parking spaces are limited to 10 and is only for the hours between 4pm and 9am, the site must be vacated outside these hours.
Max 2 consecutive nights

Hamurana Reserve

Little parking site on way to Tongariro Crossing with picnic benches and rubbish bins, close to the stream, just on the side of the road but quite quiet.

Oturere Stream

Campground signed for self-contained vehicles but there are toilets and a cold shower just 400m walk away at the carpark next to this place. This campsite has a lot of space and is located between the sea and the "coca-cola-lake". The access road starts at the lake.

Tokerau Beach

Has a paddock for 4 to 5 tents only. Free camping in exchange for buying a few beers, company and a chat with Dutchie (Rob) the Netherlander. No cell phone reception.

Wimbledon Tavern

Camp at designated restricted freedom camping areas. If all parks are occupied you will need to find an alternative site or use commercial accommodation. A Permit to camp is required. Click on the website link provided for more information and apply online.

Freedom camping in the car park at the foot of the hill only.
Camping must be in a vehicle only.
Camping is prohibited along Makorori Beach. 

Dispose of all waste in facilities provided, or take it with you.
No fires, washing lines or semi-permanent structures.
Tents only in restricted seasonal camping areas with a permit.
Comply with enforcement officers.
Park in a legal manner in formed parking areas. Do not restrict access to public areas, footpaths or access ways.
Self-contained vehicles must clearly display NZS5465:2001 certification.
No person may freedom camp for more than 3 nights within 1 kilometre of an area where you have previously freedom camped within the last 4 weeks.

Camping is only permitted for those who are fully vaccinated and children under the age of 12 years and 3 months. Those who can’t show proof of vaccination will be asked to move on. This decision will be reviewed regularly as our local ‘traffic light’ status changes. Please be advised our camping compliance officer may request to view your vaccine pass.
We welcome responsible campers to the Gisborne Tairāwhiti district and encourage camping at the restricted areas defined in our bylaw. We also encourage the use of commercial and DoC campgrounds.

Please be familiar with our Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021 and the 'Kiwi' saying "leave only footprints".


Makorori Carpark 

Self-contained vehicles only. No tenting.
 
The maximum period of stay in any location within a blue area is two consecutive nights on no more than two separate occasions in any calendar month. All vehicles being used for freedom camping must depart by 9am.

Benneydale Domain

Restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month

In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.

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