Free parking, outta Matata
18 januari, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Hey everyone, welcome back 👋
We’ve just spent a lovely week parked up at a beach just out of Matatā (or Matata). There are no freedom camping signs and no signs saying no freedom camping either.Meer informatie
Lake Whakamaru
9 januari, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lake Wakamaru (Waikato River)
What a huge freedom camping spot! As we’ve now found out, it’s very busy at this time of year — and for good reason. Tents, campers, motorhomes, caravans, buses…Meer informatie
Tongaporutu freedom
4–7 jan., Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We’ve just spent three lovely nights at Tongaporutu, by the Three Sisters 🏞️
This was actually our very first stopover when we hit the road full-time, so it’ll always hold a special place forMeer informatie
Ninia Rd Park over
8 dec.–4 jan. 2026, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Well hey guys, welcome back.
It was so good to be back in New Plymouth—catching up and surprising our mate was awesome.
We stayed at Ninia Road, also known as Ninia Park Over, and what a great spot.Meer informatie
Blenheim race course
26 november 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Bit of traffic but didnt bother us. Toilet, washing machines, clothes lines and best bit dumpstation
Peir @ the salt works
18–23 nov. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
We decided to park up at the pier down by the salt works. Had the place to ourselves for three out of five nights — so peaceful! The workers would drive down now and then to check the intake or justMeer informatie
Rarangi beach doc camp
11–19 nov. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
For the last 7 nights we have been parked up at this lovely place, fishing, chilling and enjoying life.
We love this spot.
Marfells beach doc camp
5–11 nov. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Beautiful spot with a few trees to shelter behind. We even managed to get a fish in! 🎣
Caught one large grey boy shark and about four or five baby sharks — all released. Also hooked a spikyMeer informatie
Parnassus nzmca
1–4 okt. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Just spent two lovely nights at the Parnassus NZMCA Park — plenty of open space to spread out and even drinking water on tap (always a win!). We hardly noticed the trains during the day, and if anyMeer informatie
Pop in Swananoa
27 sep.–28 okt. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After five and a half weeks parked up — our first real stop in three years on the road — we’re finally rolling again! 🚐💨
We’ve been tucked away in Swannanoa, our own little secretMeer informatie
Oamaru A&P showgrounds
23–25 sep. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
A&P Showgrounds in Oamaru – what a lovely spot to stay! 🚐✨
Plenty of room to spread out, plus the bonus of toilets, washing machines, a dryer, water, and even rubbish on site – such a treatMeer informatie
Braids hill playground freedom
15–18 sep. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We’ve just spent a few days at Braids Playground Freedom Car Park. It’s a two-night maximum stay, but with the severe wind and rain warnings, we tucked in for a third night.
It’s right on aMeer informatie
Lowburn freedom
10–14 sep. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Hei all, welcome back 👋
We’ve just spent four nights at the Lowburn Freedom Camp. It’s a really large site with plenty of space to spread out. Facilities include flushing toilets, plus a longMeer informatie
Pleasant flat Doc camp
8–10 sep. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We’ve just spent two wonderful nights at Pleasant Flat DOC Campsite in Mt Aspiring National Park. 🌿
The campground has four flush toilets 🚻, plus a covered shelter with a table and benchMeer informatie
Otto/MacDonalds creek
4–8 sep. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We’ve just enjoyed four wonderful nights at Otto MacDonald’s Creek. 🌿 This DOC camp has all the basics and more – flushing toilets, two separate parking areas, shelters with picnic tables,Meer informatie
Punakaiki freedom
24–31 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We’ve just spent seven lovely nights at Punakaiki, Macmillan Road. ⛺ This freedom camping spot is usually a two-night limit, but with the storm rolling in we decided it was best to stay put.
WeMeer informatie
Aerodrome road freedom
20–22 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We’ve just spent two lovely nights at the Greymouth Aerodrome Road Freedom Camp. Such a handy little spot—right by the beach with a walkway and bike track, and only a quick scoot into town.Meer informatie
Barkers creek freedom
13–20 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
We’ve just spent a lovely seven nights on Coast Road, parked up at the rest area beside Barker’s Creek. Not only is it a rest area, but also a freedom spot. 🌿
Friendly locals wandered byMeer informatie
Hokitika NZMCA Park
6–11 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Five nights here and we’ve loved every minute. Took a quick 30-minute drive to Hokitika Gorge — absolutely stunning, and there’s even a track if you fancy a walk. We, of course, opted for theMeer informatie
Nelson Quay – Greymouth
4–6 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We’ve just spent two lovely (and windy!) nights at Nelson Quay, tucked right near the end of the Greymouth River. Such a peaceful spot!
We watched a few trawlers come and go, and even managed toMeer informatie
Punakaiki – Mcmillan Road Freedom Campi
2–4 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
A peaceful wee gem just off the main road and right by the beach — what more could you want? Okay, maybe a toilet… and a bin... but hey, it’s pack in, pack out here, so bring your own everythingMeer informatie
Cobden Bridge, Greymouth – Our Latest St
30 jul.–2 aug. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We’ve just spent a few nights at the Cobden Bridge freedom camping area in Greymouth. You’re allowed to stay up to two nights here in a self-contained vehicle, but we stayed an extra night, makingMeer informatie
Westport nzmca park
24–27 jul. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Parked up at the Westport NZMCA Park, right next to the beach—and what a beautiful spot it is 🌊🚐
The sound of the waves and the wekas is so calming. We sat and soaked up the sunshine, justMeer informatie
Nelsoncreek reserve
18–25 jul. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Waiting on a heater replacement, we were pointed in the direction of this lovely little spot — Nelson Creek Reserve.
For those able to get out and about, there are a couple of walking tracks andMeer informatie
Lake Pearson
10–15 jul. 2025, Nieuw-Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Lovely spot along Arthurs Pass, This is a doc site, so you need to book. 2 longdrops and non drinking water ( boil) onsite.In the middle of no where its a great place to sit back and watch the worldMeer informatie


















































































































































































































































































































































































