Freedom Camping in Other New Zealand Regions

Freedom Camping in Other New Zealand Regions

Planning a camping excursion at a New Zealand destination not listed in our Top 15 Freedom Camping Destinations? Be sure to do your homework before you set off on your journey. Each regional, district and city council in New Zealand has its own regulations, policies and bylaws regarding freedom camping, and penalties can be steep if you’re caught breaking the rules.

Visit the council website governing the area you wish to visit, and search their site for information about freedom camping and freedom camping bylaws. If in doubt, give the local council governing your destination a call and ask them about their freedom camping policies. They will be more than happy to help, and will be able to advise you on the best scenic spots to visit during your stay.

Northland

Northland Regional Council

Kaipara District Council

Whangarei District Council

Auckland

Auckland Council

Waikato

Waikato Regional Council

Hamilton City Council

Hauraki District Council

Matamata-Piako District Council

Otorohanga District Council

South Waikato District Council

Taupo District Council

Waikato District Council

Waipa District Council

Waitomo District Council

Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Kawerau District Council

Opotiki District Council

Rotorua Lakes Council

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Whakatane District Council

Taranaki

Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth District Council

Stratford District Council

Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council

Napier City Council

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council

Hastings District Council

Rangitikei District Council

Waiora District Council

Manawatu-Wanganui

Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council

Palmerston North City Council

Horowhenua District Council

Manawatu District Council

Ruapehu District Council

Tararua District Council

Wanganui District Council

Wellington

Wellington Regional Council

Hutt City Council

Porirua City Council

Upper Hutt City Council

Carterton District Council

Kapiti Coast District Council

Masterton District Council

South Wairarapa District Council

Marlborough

Marlborough District Council

West Coast

West Coast Regional Council

Canterbury

Canterbury Regional Council

Christchurch City Council

Ashburton District Council

Kaikoura District Council

Selwyn District Council

Timaru District Council

Waimakariri District Council

Waimate District Council

Waitaki District Council

Chatham Islands

Chatham Islands Council

Otago

Central Otago District Council

Clutha District Council

Dunedin District Council

Otago Regional Council

Southland

Gore District Council

Invercargill City Council

Southland Regional Council