Free parking, outta Matata
18 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 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.Leia mais
Lake Whakamaru
9 de janeiro, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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…Leia mais
Tongaporutu freedom
4–7 de jan., Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 forLeia mais
Ninia Rd Park over
8 de dez.–4 de jan. 2026, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais
Blenheim race course
26 de novembro de 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Bit of traffic but didnt bother us. Toilet, washing machines, clothes lines and best bit dumpstation
Peir @ the salt works
18–23 de nov. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 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 justLeia mais
Rarangi beach doc camp
11–19 de nov. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 de nov. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 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 spikyLeia mais
Parnassus nzmca
1–4 de out. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 anyLeia mais
Pop in Swananoa
27 de set.–28 de out. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 secretLeia mais
Oamaru A&P showgrounds
23–25 de set. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 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 treatLeia mais
Braids hill playground freedom
15–18 de set. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 aLeia mais
Lowburn freedom
10–14 de set. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌙 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 longLeia mais
Pleasant flat Doc camp
8–10 de set. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 benchLeia mais
Otto/MacDonalds creek
4–8 de set. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 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,Leia mais
Punakaiki freedom
24–31 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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.
WeLeia mais
Aerodrome road freedom
20–22 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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.Leia mais
Barkers creek freedom
13–20 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 byLeia mais
Hokitika NZMCA Park
6–11 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Nelson Quay – Greymouth
4–6 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 toLeia mais
Punakaiki – Mcmillan Road Freedom Campi
2–4 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 everythingLeia mais
Cobden Bridge, Greymouth – Our Latest St
30 de jul.–2 de ago. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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, makingLeia mais
Westport nzmca park
24–27 de jul. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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, justLeia mais
Nelsoncreek reserve
18–25 de jul. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLeia mais
Lake Pearson
10–15 de jul. 2025, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 worldLeia mais


















































































































































































































































































































































































