
Free CampsitesWanaka, Otago New Zealand 🇳🇿
Free CampsitesWanaka, Otago New Zealand 🇳🇿



Paid Campsites•Wanaka
Free Campsites•Mackenzie
10 Reviews
Just a carpark so obviously spaces are tight and there’s some road noise but still in Wanaka so beautiful Mountain View’s! Spaces were full way before 8pm so we had to break the rules too and get there earlier, showers at the leisure centre currently $5.50
Completely full before 8pm but even if it wasn't, I would not have parked here as half the freedom camping spots were severely flooded! So avoid during heavy rain. Not to mention the poor, obscured signage. I am a kiwi and the poor signage really does feel like a way to trick tourists and dish out heavy fines. Do better Wanaka.
We arrived at 8pm on a Monday and all the designated spaces were already taken , there were several other camper vans randomly parked in the carpark who stayed the night and so we foolishly followed suit and received at 3am a 400$ fine. We arrived at 18h the next day and got the last spot. The place is nice enough but the spaces are quite tight for big vans . Be aware of fines DON’T risk it .
Great spot but filled up very quickly. A lot of camper vans arrived before 8pm. If your camper is a big like a motor home, this would be quite tight and the head is sticking out a lot, especially when it’s full. Ours was hiace so it was easy.
A great place to spend the night. It's the parking lot of the recreation center. Absolutely perfect for one night.
A great spot that feels very safe. Lots of other vans there even in winter. Make sure to check you’re in an allowed space - it’s a bit confusing where the spaces end. Close to a cheap service station and walking distance to a huge supermarket!
Three spots is okay, but why the hell is nobody checking in? If you would do, you‘ll help others not to spend wasted time in driving there
Safe spot to park! But oh my goodness get there early as it’s busy and it’s suuuper tight to park.
Great space near shops and pool. However, spaces fill up way before 8pm which is unfair if you are trying to respect the rules. Dont park in any other space than the blue lines or you will get a ticket.
We were able to get a parking spot here for one night. The toilets and showers at the recreation center are very clean and available until closing time. They also have free Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, we were next to a very disruptive person all evening and night (he was shouting and throwing things in his camper), so we didn't have the best night, but apart from that, I think everything else was fine.