Freedom Camping in Whanganui

Freedom camping spots and the local rules around Whanganui.

Whanganui District Council provides three designated self-contained freedom camping areas within the city, at Anzac Parade alongside the Whanganui River, Kowhai Park and Moutoa Quay in the city centre. A self-contained vehicle certificate is required at all three, and stays are limited to two consecutive nights per site. Kowhai Park has public toilets nearby, while Anzac Parade offers river views with limited services.

Browse all freedom camping spots below:

Whanganui freedom camping map

7 freedom camping sites and dump stations in and around Whanganui. 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 Department of Conservation and Whanganui District Council pages. Rules change: check the linked page before you stay.

Freedom camping guides for Whanganui