Find areas at the Waitākere Ranges where freedom camping is prohibited or restricted under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
Hōpuni māhorahora i ngā Pae Maunga o Waitākere Freedom camping at the Waitākere Ranges
Information on the maps
The maps on this page show places where freedom camping is not allowed in the Waitākere Ranges under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.
This does not mean that freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.
In addition to the bylaw rules for the areas at the Waitākere Ranges shown below, you also cannot freedom camp:
- at council reserves (parkland held under the Reserves Act), unless we set aside areas for this in future
- in regional parks
- in car parks where parking is reserved, and/or a fee is charged to park (such as council parking buildings).
General rules apply to freedom camping in other areas in at the Waitākere Ranges.
If you’re not sure, look for signage in the area.
Prohibited areas at the Waitākere Ranges
Freedom camping is banned in the following areas. This does not mean freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.
Entrance of Goldie Bush Walkway
Horseman Road, Waitākere
A map highlighting areas where freedom camping is not allowed.
Lopdell Hall and House
418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi
Prohibited freedom camping area at Lopdell Hall and House in Titirangi.
Sandys Parade
Sandys Parade, Laingholm Bay
Prohibited freedom camping area at Sandys Parade in Laingholm Bay.
Karekare Reserve carpark
2 Karekare Road, Karekare
Prohibited freedom camping area at Karekare Reserve carpark on Karekare Road.
French Bay Esplanade
Otitori Bay Road, French Bay
Prohibited freedom camping area at French Bay Esplanade in French Bay.
North Piha Strand roadside parking
Marine Parade North, Piha
Prohibited freedom camping area along Marine Parade North in Piha.
Marine Parade South carpark and roadside parking
Marine Parade South, Piha
Prohibited freedom camping area along Marine Parade South in at Piha.
Little Huia Beach
Huia Road, Huia
Prohibited freedom camping area at Little Huia Beach on Huia Road.
Opou Road end
42 Opou Road, French Bay
Prohibited freedom camping area at the end of Opou Road in French Bay.
Te Henga Park
257 Bethells Road, Bethells Beach
Prohibited freedom camping area at Te Henga Park at Bethells Beach.
Piha Wetlands and part of Seaview Road
42 Seaview Road and adjacent road reserve, Piha
Prohibited freedom camping areas at Piha Wetlands and Seaview Road in Piha.
Glenesk Road (eastern end)
Glenesk Road, Piha
Prohibited freedom camping area at Glenesk Road in Piha.
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