Find areas in Waitematā where freedom camping is prohibited or restricted under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
The maps on this page show places where freedom camping is not allowed in Waitematā, and where there are extra restrictions in place 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 in Waitematā shown below, you also cannot freedom camp:
General rules apply to freedom camping in other areas in Waitematā.
If you're not sure, look for signage in the area.
Freedom camping is allowed in the following areas, although restrictions apply.
West End Road, Herne Bay
Restricted freedom camping area at Cox’s Bay Esplanade in Herne Bay.
A maximum of three self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping.
If you want to stay overnight in this area, you must:
820 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
Restricted freedom camping area opposite Western Springs Reserve in Grey Lynn.
A maximum of five self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping.
If you want to stay overnight in this area, you must:
40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom
Prohibited freedom camping area at Highwic House, Epsom.
Prohibited freedom camping area at Myers Park in Auckland Central.
Prohibited freedom camping area at Outhwaite Park in Newmarket.
Prohibited freedom camping area at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby.
Prohibited freedom camping areas at Seddon Fields in Point Chevalier.
Prohibited freedom camping areas on Brigham Street and Hamer Street in Wynyard Quarter.
