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Use the property search box to find out which local board you plan to visit.
Once you find which local board you plan to visit, select it from the list of local boards.
You can then check for areas where freedom camping is prohibited (not allowed) or restricted (allowed with extra rules) under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board is not listed because it does not have any prohibited or restricted freedom camping areas under this bylaw. If you want to freedom camp in this area, follow the general rules and do not camp at any reserves.
These pages show areas in the Auckland region where you cannot freedom camp, or where there are extra restrictions in place under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
This does not mean that freedom camping is allowed anywhere not listed.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Albert-Eden Local Board.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Franklin.
Find out the rules for freedom camping on Aotea / Great Barrier Island.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Henderson-Massey.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Hibiscus and Bays.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Howick.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Kaipātiki.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Manurewa.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Ōrākei.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Papakura.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Puketāpapa.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Rodney.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Upper Harbour.
Find out the rules for freedom camping on Waiheke Island.
Find out the rules for freedom camping at the Waitākere Ranges.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Waitematā.
Find out the rules for freedom camping in Whau.

If the area where you want to stay is not listed, this does not mean that freedom camping is allowed there.
Before you freedom camp, remember freedom camping is not allowed:
In addition: