Freedom Camping in Tauranga

Freedom camping spots and the local rules around Tauranga.

Freedom camping in Tauranga is more restricted than in many parts of New Zealand. Tauranga City Council enforces strict rules on where certified self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles can stay overnight, so options within the city itself are limited. The wider Bay of Plenty has coastal and roadside spots around Pukehina, Tahawai and along the road east to Ōpōtiki. Always check current signage and council rules before staying.

Browse all freedom camping spots below:

Tauranga freedom camping map

71 freedom camping sites and dump stations in and around Tauranga. Tap one for details and directions, or find the ones nearest you.

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Freedom camping pins set on LINZ aerial photos (CC BY 4.0). Sites, rules and facilities from Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council pages. Rules change: check the linked page before you stay.

Freedom camping guides for Tauranga

1 freedom camping

McLaren Falls ParkCamping, Walks and Activities10 min driveNo dogsMcLaren Falls Park is a 190-hectare parkland beside Lake McLaren, just ten minutes by car from Tauranga.