Day Use Areas in South Island
Ohingaroa Bay (SC Only 4 Spots)
Karaka Point Historic Reserve
Waikawa Bay
Beaver Station
Amberley Beach
Chamberlain Park
The Store
SH1 Roadside Stop
Waipapa Bay Roadside Stop
Okiwi Bay Picnic Area
Peketa Roadside Stop
Otumatu Rock Wildlife Reserve
Oaro Roadside Stop
Hundalee Roadside Stop 2
Hundalee Roadside Stop 1
Ferniehurst Roadside Stop
Domett Roadside Stop
Rakaia River Roadside Stop
Rakaia Park
Ashburton Roadside Stop
Bell Tower
Geraldine Domain
Omarama Roadside Stop
Fairlie Domain
Opuha Dam
Bendrose Creek Roadside Stop
Merton Rest Area
Millers Bay Reserve
Hampden Beach Reserve
Pumpkin Bay
Benmore Dam Boat Ramp and Observation Point
Kurow Park
Pigeon Flat Roadside Stop
Allanton Roadside Stop
Dumbarton Roadside Stop
Ettrick Roadside Stop
Roxburgh Park and War Memorial
Manuka Gorge Scenic Reserve
Lawrence Roadside Stop
Millers Flat Rest Stop
Gold Miners Memorial
Alexandra Rotary Waterfront Park
Champagne Boat Ramp
Jacksons Rest Stop
Goldfields Monument
Roaring Meg Recreational Reserve
Lake Front
Wilson Bay Reserve
Boat Launch
Lake Wanaka
Cardrona Roadside Stop
Historic Site
Lake Wanaka
Makarora Roadside Stop
Young Valley Access
Davis Flat
Knights Point Lookout
Londonderry Rock
Prossers Bush Walk
Sunset Point
Richard Seddon Historic Site
Barrytown Roadside Stop 4
Barrytown Roadside Stop 1
Barrytown Roadside Stop 2
Barrytown Roadside Stop 3
Walking Tracks
Coghlans Lookout
Victoria Square
Inangahua Roadside Stop 1
Inangahua Roadside Stop 2
Shenandoah Roadside Stop
Lower Buller Roadside Stop 1
Lower Buller Roadside Stop 2
Longford Roadside Stop 2
Gowanbridge Roadside Stop
Clark Valley Recreational Area
Charleston Roadside Stop
Longford Roadside Stop 1
Thorp Bush
Motueka Roadside Stop
Kina Beach Picnic Area
Aranui Road Park
Small Pullover Bay
Whenuanui Bay Roadside Stop
Graham Stream Picnic Area
Collins Valley Picnic Area
Kanuka Picnic Area
Havelock Roadside Stop 1
Havelock Roadside Stop 2
Momorangi Bay Roadside Stop
Picton Foreshore
Lawrence Rest Area - Clutha Gold Trail
Queens Reach Campsite
Hokitika Beach
Governors Bay Scenic Reserve
Te Anau Downs
Hansen Park
The Allendale Reserve Car Park
Public Shelter - Governors Bush Walk
Maramoana Picnic Area
Church of the Good Shepherd
Harbour Parking
Teviotdale Rest Area
Collins Memorial Reserve (12 Spots)
Lake Wakatipu Day Use Area
South Bay Recreation Reserve
Holt Park
Lake Hayes- SC designated area only
Rawhiti Cave Car Park
Half Moon Bay Roadside Stop
Special Playground
Lindis Pass - Omarama Road
Lighthouse Road
Richmond Mall
Totara Flat Picnic Area
Jetty Bay Picnic Area Lake Mapourika
Lake Lyndon
Estuary Walk
Snack and Coffee Park With A View
McCrackens Rest
Docherty Creek (Franz Josef) - Overnight Campervan
New Brighton Beach Car Park
Opihi River Rest Area
City Parking Area
Petrified Forest (go @ Low Tide)
Te Waikoropupu Springs Walk
Lake Rotoiti
Charleston Recreational Reserve
Irimahuwhero Viewpoint
Franz Josef Glacier Car Park
Allan's Beach Access
Pohara Boat Club
Ligar Bay Picnic Area
Tata Beach (DAY USE AREA)
Day Car Park
Jacks Bay/Otemakura
Car Park
Surf Spot
Rob Roy Glacier Car Park
Roys Peak Track Car Park
Flag Peak
Roadside Stop
Lakeside Drive Boat Ramp
Haast River Roadside Stop
Riverside Recreation Area
Bruce Bay Beach
Rum Curries Hut Day Use Area
Tomatea Point Reserve
Double Bay (SC Only 6 Spots)
Kapitea Reservoir
Botanic Gardens Car Park
Branford Park
Mananui Bush Walk and Beach Access
Hope Saddle Lookout
Red Bridge
Truman Track and Beach Access
Windsport Park (DAY USE AREA)
The Key - Southside
Free BBQ Fawkner Scenic Reserve
Whataroa Valley Recreation Area
Pororari River Track
Wharariki Beach
Oparara Arch Car Park
Wainui Car Park (DOC)
Rest Area, No Toilets
Clark Valley Recreation Area
Lake Gunn Day Use
Bisley Walk Park Tahunanui Beach Playground
NapeNape (Seal Watching)
Leith Day Use Area
Le Bons Bay
Rest Area
Rest Area
Tapawera Roadside Stop
Harbor Parking -10 places 4 Hours Only
A and P Park
Warren Park
Access to River with Beach
Old Homestead Picnic Area
Observation Rock
Corsair Bay Reserve
Surat Bay Scenic Reserve
Powerhouse Road Freedom Spot
Shag Point (Seals)
Cardrona Rest Area
Long Beach Recreation Reserve
Cosy Nook
Dale Street Park
Lake Hauroko
Glenorchy Campsite
Rugby Field
Devils Punchbowl Car Park
Ralph Ham Park
Park in Gore
Tasman Glacier Shelter & Carpark
Waimakariri Bridge
Thompson Park
Parking Lot on Haast Beach
Manorburn Dam (Lower)
South Bay Beach
Whataroa Domain
Brown River Reserve
Portage - Lovely Day Spot
Carluke Scenic Reserve
Springfield Rest
Roberts Park
Waihola Reserve
Cable Bay and Toilet
Greyneys Shelter
Car Park Milford Sound - Paid
Tunnicliff Reserve
Duncan Bay Jetty
Memorial Picnic Ground
Kaihoka Lakes
St Annes Lagoon Reserve
Picton Marina Car Park
Fenian Caves Car Park
Bendemeer Bay Reserve
Kaikoura Peninsula Seal Colony & Walkway
Karamea River
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
Rotherham Freedom Camping
Rutherford Railway Reserve
Seafield Park
Spencer Park
Gemstone Beach
Rest Stop at Jimmy Armers Beach - NO OVERNIGHT
Muddy Creek Car Park (S.C.)
Cannibal Bay/Orakiutuhia
Tengawai River Rest Area
Wainui Day Use Area Only
Parking All Day 5$ | SC Overnight Free
Balfour Reserve
Lighthouse Road Picnic Area Holcim Car Park
Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park
Tonga Quarry Camp (Day Visit Only)
Windsurf Carpark
Catlins Lake Picnic Area (SC Only)
Waikuku Beach
Waianakarua Road
Grassland on left DAY USE AREA
Nice View (Overnight Stay Possible)
Moonlight 1865 Roadside Stop
Parking All Day 4$
Lake Hawea Roadside (SC)
View of Tititea/ Mt Aspiring
Cromwell Picnic Area
Lake Howden Hut (Former Location)
Tautuku Bay (No Camping!)
Waterfall Car Park
Cheap Parking
Lions Picnic Area AND CLIFF JUMP/DIVE
New Brighton Pier
Free Parking
Brown River Reserve
Scenic Picnic Area
CLOSED - Meiklejohns Bay
Hamilton Drive Area
Parapara Beach Day Use Area
Free Parking On Street #2
Governors Bay Scenic Reserve
Centre of New Zealand Park
Abel Tasman Car Park
North Beach / Point Elizabeth
Car Park Rue Brittan - NO OVERNIGHT
Day Area - No Overnight
Pegasus Lake
Ngakuta Bay Recreation Reserve
Beach Parking
Rest Area
Rest Area
Boat Harbour Playground (Toilets and BBQ)
Free Parking Close To Centre
Addington Park
Cheap Parking #2
Kingston Recreation Reserve - NO OVERNIGHT
Glacier Burn Car Park (SC Only)
Frankton Recreation Reserve - BBQ and Water
Eely Point Reserve
Bower Park
Porpoise Bay - Hector Dolphins Area
Day Stop
Mikonui River
Sheepskin Creek
Roadside Stop by the Bridge
Karamea Beach Access
Devils Staircase Roadside Beach Stop
Kingston Road Picnic Area
Brunner Mine - Tyneside Car Park
Tawhai Picnic Area
Boulder Bank Reserve
Glenduan Reserve
Balclutha Rest Area
Sandspit Scenic Reserve
90° Parking place
Elephant Hill Picnic Area
Little Stony Creek (SC)
Oreti Beach
Stopping Bay
Roadside Stop
Picnic Area
Ward Domain
Dixon Park
Clutha River
Viewpoint - Whole City
Victory Square Picnic Area
Twizel Picnic and River Swim
Gravel Area and River Access
Mount Stuart Recreation Reserve
Robin Hood Bay Picnic Area
Lake Wanaka Picnic and BBQ Area
Frasers Beach
Awarua Park
Weka Flat Picnic Area
Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake
Non-official Overnighter Golden Bay
Picnic Area
Park with Sheltered Picnic Tables
Karamea Estuary Walk
Picnic Area, Free BBQ, Toilets
Surf Club Car Park
Pohara Beach End
Blenheim Railway Station Carpark
Picnic Point
Picnic Area
Appleby Reserve
Parkstreet Walkway
Pollard Park and Waterlea Gardens
Kaitereri Picnic
Stilwell Bay Picnic Area
Peak Viewpoint
Near from i-Site
Public Domain Tinwald PDS
Kairaki Beach
Skate Park Rest Area
Kaiapoi River Rest Area
Annie's Park (DAY USE AREA)
Lions Day Use
Back Beach Walking Track
Lake Ruataniwha Area
Bydder Reserve (Golden Bay beach access)
Free 4P Parking (NO OVERNIGHT)
Golden Sand Beach
Moeraki Centenary Park
Day Spot
Rest Area
Mt Lyford
Free Parking On Street #1
Butlers Green
Waiau River - NO OVERNIGHT
Russell Square
Waikari Day Use Area
South Coast Board Riders
Free Parking 90 mins
Shag Point Picnic Area
Free Parking 3 hours
Parking All Day 7$
Parking All Day
Free Parking 2 hours
Tai Tapu Picnic Area
Wairau Affray Rest Area
Taylor River Reserve
Caravan Parking Lot South of Bridge
Doctor's Point Beach and Arches (SC Only)
Neale Park
Bottle Lake Forest Park - Car Park
Jacks Pass Track Car Park
Kelvin Heights Lakeside Area
Rest Area and Lake Viewpoint
Victoria Park - NO OVERNIGHT
Stadium 2000 - Swimming
Matanaka Beach Access
Roadside Stop
Paturau Beach
Roto Kohatu Reserve (7pm-7am)
Colac Bay
Roadside Stop
Roadside Stop
Lake Te Anau - NO OVERNIGHT
BBQ On The Lake
Marlow Park Playground
Tata Beach - DAY USE AREA
Patons Rock Reserve
Rest Area
Leeston Playground and Toilets
Free Unlimited Parking (not anymore)
Sea Lions - Allan's Beach
Lots of Small Picnic Areas
Mac Donald Picnic Area
Outram Park
Strath Taeri Community Centre
Mauki
Picnic Area, Bannacush
Woodside Reserve
Free Car Park 5pm-8am
Akaroa Heritage Park
Mataitai Reserve Car Park
Free Parking
Lake Pukaki
Riverton Playground
North Hagley Park
Margaret Mahy Family Playground
Rocky Point Shelter
Rockburn Shelter
Rest Stop
Next to The Bridge
Colquhouns Beach
Lake Hawea Esplanade Reserve
Pigroot Creek Roadside Rest Area
Parking - Also for CamperVans - Max. 10h
Queens Gardens
Queenstown Gardens
Joyce Reserve Picnic Area
Mt Shrimpton Car Park
Free Parking 2 hours
Athol District Memorial Hall
Arthur Strang Reserve
Oamaru Public Gardens
Horseshoe Bay
New Brighton Pier
Viewpoint
Free Gravel Boat Ramp
Ferry Road Water Sports Pond
Seaward Bush Reserve
Waimakariri River
Freedom Camping on the Beach
Pines Beach Car Park - SEE PHOTO FOR GATE LOCKED
Free BBQ and Toilets
Green Parking
View Point and Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Kaiteriteri Beach
Rest Area Next To Lake
Parking
Milnthorpe Park
Rotary Park
Inland Track Car Park
Otaio
Takaka River - Cliff Diving (check water depth)
Ashburton Rest Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Matukituki River
Woodend Beach
Pegasus Beach and Car Park (NO OVERNIGHT)
Heathcote Domain
Taieri Beach
Free Parking
Picnic Area
Free Parking
Free Parking 2 hours
Seats Made from Trees & a Fire
Lucy Creek
Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve
Clydevale
Parking 4h free
Roadside Stop
Waipapa Point Car Park
Council Car Park 7 Dollar Per Day, SC Overnight
Picnic Area
Ashburton Domain
Gravel Car Park - Camping prohibited
Homestead Bay
Picnic Area by Lake
White Gates Reserve
Temple Basin Car Park
Mapua Day Area
Ohau Lake Jetty Parking Area
Library Nearby
Ackers Point
Burnside Park
Long Point/Irihuka
Benmore Track Car Park
Kumara Reservoir
Mt White Bridge
Lake Pukaki Viewpoint
Free parking at public garden
Serpentine Beach - Gather Jade (Greenstone)
Garden of Tane
Pukerau
Apple Tree Bay
Blue Cliff Beach
Golden Downs Lodge
Hawea Community Park
Twizel River Fishing Spot
Aviemore Roadside Stop
Te Karoro Karoro Reserve and BBQ
Glenorchy Wharf
Otepatotu Scenic Reserve
Canoe Cove Walk Car Park
KRAIS Beach with toilet
Medlands Beach
Bayfield Park
Twin Bridges Reserve
Oparara Estuary
Rocky Knoll Track Picnic
Riverside
Boulder Beach - Closed 1Dec To 28Feb-PenguinBreed
Dipton Picnic Area
Lake Hawea Sunset
Aorere River Bridge Road Reserve
Shallow Bay Camping Info - Trek from here
Ocean View
Matakitaki River Swimming Area
Moturata Island Recreational Reserve
South Hagley Park Public BBQ
Riverton Rock Beach
Fox River Rest Area
Motutapu River Picnic Area
Harington Point Reserve
Aramoana Spit
Leslie Hills Bridge
Pinchgut Track Shelter
Waterfront
Latham Park Reserve
Beware Sign turn off for beach
Riverside Buller River Day Use Area
Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve
Mapua Wharf
Queens Park
Swimming Day Use Area
Takahanga Domain (ocean, picnic table, bin)
Fairlie Park
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Rest Area
Lake Hayes Recreation Area
Haast River Bridge
Lake Coleridge
Lions Park
Tunnel Beach Car Park (Day Use Only)
Alfred Stream Reserve
Boyd Creek Track (Car Park)
Washbourn Garden
Haast Beach, No More Freedom Camping
Lake Tekapo Peaks Road (Day Use)
Karoro Beach Access (Nice Sunset)
Chrystalls Beach
Mossburn Roadside Rest Stop
Fishing Point Freedom Camping (SC Only)
Playground Area of Pollard Park & Waterlea Gardens
Gore Bay
Washington Way Skate Park
Naish Park
Frankton Arm
Te Wanahu Flat
Lake Brunner Picnic Area
East Takaka Scenic Reserve
Victoria Park
Lake Wakatipu Lookout Freedom Camping
Taramakau Valley Car Park
Spot for a picnic next to Lake Ruataniwha
Kaihoka Beach
Hakahaka Bay
Kaituna Quarry
Lakeview
Leithfield Beach
Parking All Day Free
Parking $16/Day (No Camping)
Thomas Brunner Memorial
Rifle Range Car Park
Harley Park - Playground - Pump Track
Geraldine Domain
Clarence Valley Road Car Park - Mt Isobel Track
Founders Park
Free Parking Along The Road Christchurch
Tapawera Day Use Area
Waitaki River Picnic Place
Day use area
Dart River Beach (S.C.)
Old School Reserve
Free Parking 2 hours
Little Kaiteriteri Beach
Head of Bay Picnic Area
Tom Canes Bay
Otatara Scenic Reserve
Inangahua Swingbridge Picnic Area
Wanaka Station Park
Karoro
Mount Haast Route Car Park
Omarama Playground
Waiau Village Green
Broad Park
Severn / Acheron Shelter and Info Board
Pig Trough Picnic Area
Jellie Park
Sunday Hole (Swimming, Playground, Picnic)
Wanaka Marina
Mararoa River Picnic Area (Day Use Only)
Awa Awa Rata Reserve (SC Only)
Anakiwa Village Green (SC 6 Spots)
Monaco Reserve
St Albans Park
Omaui Reserve
Bob's Bay
Pear Tree Flat
Lake Murray
Acheron River Bridge Picnic Spot
Blenheim Park
Goat Bay Picnic Area
Kurow Island
Caroline Bay Beach
Aorere Goldfields Track Car Park
Wilburg Walk
Parapara Picnic Area
Lake Hayes Pavillion Reserve
Parking Free (Unsecured) For Stewart Island
Ocean Beach Access and Picnic Area
McLeans Forest
Liffey Domain
Tikao Bay
Lakefront Picnic Tables
Bromley Park / Playground / Toilets
Bruce Bay North Beach
Tauranga Bay
Te Anau Domain
Parking and Picnic Tables
Centennial Park
Mountain Bike Park
Coronet Peak Ski Fields
Kurow Public Parking
Rose Creek Picnic Area (Muddy Road)
Brunner Mine - Taylorville Car Park
Beach Road Freedom Camping (SC Only)
Lake Janet
Purau Bay
Skip Stone Bay
Awesome View over Lake Rotoroa
Mountain Road DOC Car Park - Silver Peaks Track
Edmond Baigent Memorial Domain
Whangarae Bay Esplanade
Lake Pukaki - Hayman Road 4
Cranmer Square
Lake Hawea Freedom Camping (SC Only)
Rapahoe Roadside Stop
Kaikoura Lookout Car Park
Willows Water Hole
Kaihoka Lakes Walk
Esplanade Fire Station (6 SC Spots)
Free Parking 2 hours
Okiwi Bay Beach
Mistletoe Bay Reserve Parking Spot
Marine Parade
Middleton Park (SC Only)
Whare Creek Rest Area
Luca's Beach
Crown Range Road Junction
Lake Hawea Day Use Area
Scarborough Park
Wairau River
Manapouri River
Johns Creek
The Key Rest Area
Burwood Park
Morven Beach
Clyde Dam Lookout
Roadside Stop
Rakahuri Trail Day Use Area
Waimakariri River Park - Kaiapoi Island
The Groynes Regional Park
Rotary Park Lookout (SC Only)
Amberley Domain
Halswell Quarry Park (7pm-8am)
Victoria Park (7pm-8am)
Barnett Park
Scott Park
Ferrymead Park (9pm-8am)
Charlesworth Reserve
South New Brighton Park
Nga Puna Wai Park
Styx Mill Reserve Dog Park (7pm-7am)
The Groynes
Thomsons Track Car Park
Bexley Park
Kendall Park
Kaiapoi Lakes Reserve
Gladstone Park
Kowai River Reserve (SC Only)
Blue Pools Car Park
Victoria Bridge Rest Area
Manse Bridge
Sir Basil Arthur Park
Cave Village Green
Sheeds Reserve
Owaka Heads Picnic Area (SC Only Oct-Mar)
Penzance Picnic Area
Aramoana Domain
Papatowai Playground
French Farm Bay
Free Parking All Day (Inc. Large Vehicles)
Cashmere Playground
Ward Beach
Waitapu Bridge
Tunnel Beach
Frankton Beach
Miyazu Japanese Gardens
Rees River Bridge (S.C.)
McLean Park
Ross Recreation Reserve
Temuka Domain
Hillside Rest Area
Lake Lyndon
Bushy Beach
Richmond Hill Forest Park
Sandy Point Domain
Jubilee Park (SC Only)
Broad Park (Playground)
Edgar MacIntosh Park
Beverley Park
Coquille Bay
Whitestone Bridge Fish & Game
Upper Clutha River Picnic And Swim
Lake Gunn Lunch Spot
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Rotary Club Shotover River East Car Park
Surf Spot
Owaka Lions Club Playground
Tunnel Beach Car Park (Day Use Only)
Leithfield Beach Access
DELETE (NZMCA Only)
Don't Go There
Shower And Beach
Santana Knitwear (Car Park)
Picnic Tables Next To River
Beach Hokitika
