You can only camp in Auckland regional parks if you have booked and paid for a designated camping area. You cannot freedom camp in any regional parks in the Auckland region.
This local farm park lies among the southern suburbs facing the Manukau Harbour.
Experience various farm animals as you wander around the open pasture and enjoy this significant habitat for shorebirds.
Book a parking space at Ambury campground
Read more about Ambury Regional Park.
Certified self-contained vehicles (CSCs) can park in the overnight parking area in the main car park at Ātiu Creek Regional Park. The length of time they can park for depends on the time of year.
Book a parking space at Ātiu Creek CSC overnight parking area.
There is also a campground with vehicle access on the northern side of the park that is open during the summer. It has easy access to walking, horse-riding and mountain-biking tracks.
Horse riders can keep their horses in the horse-holding paddock next to the campground while they camp.
For the safety of campers, horses are not allowed in the campground.
Book a parking space at Ātiu Creek campground.
Read more about Ātiu Creek Regional Park.
Peaceful Āwhitu lies on the southwest shores of the Manukau Harbour and offers parkland pastures, wetlands and safe, sandy beaches.
Book a parking space at Āwhitu CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Āwhitu Regional Park.
Huia is a quiet settlement on the north shore of the Manukau Harbour.
It has tidal beaches, picnic spots, campsites, and many walks.
Book a parking space at Huia Barn Paddock SCC parking area
Read more about Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
There is an overnight parking area for CSC vehicles in the main car park at Long Bay.
There are also many walking options depending on how much time you have. It is a short walk to the beach or a longer walk along the coastal track.
You can also visit the historical Vaughan Homestead as part of your stay.
Book a parking space at Long Bay CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Long Bay Regional Park.
The Sullivan’s Bay CSC parking area in Mahurangi Regional Park is easy to access. It is very popular, so book early.
It is a great location for swimming, picnics, water sports, walking and exploring.
Book a parking space at Mahurangi West CSC parking area.
The campground at Sullivan's Bay also has vehicle access and is open during the summer.
Book a parking space at Sullivan’s Bay campground.
Read more about Mahurangi West Regional Park.
Ōmana Regional Park provides outstanding views of the inner Hauraki Gulf.
An ideal family park with a shelly beach offering safe swimming at high tide.
Book a parking space at Ōmana CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Ōmana Regional Park.
The CSC parking area at Scandrett overlooks Scandrett Bay and has views north to the Tāwharanui Peninsula.
Book a parking space at Scandrett CSC parking area.
The CSC parking area at Te Haruhi Bay in Shakespear Regional Park is easy to access. At night you can enjoy an open sanctuary and a chance to experience kiwi pukupuku (little spotted kiwi), or glow worms in Waterfall Gulley.
Book a parking space at Shakespear CSC parking area.
You can also park your vehicle at Te Haruhi Bay campground.
Book a parking space at Te Haruhi Bay campground.
Read more about Shakespear Regional Park.
An attractive coastal farm park, Tāpapakanga offers an accessible, pōhutukawa-edged beach on the western shores of the Firth of Thames.
Book a parking space at Tāpapakanga CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Tāpapakanga Regional Park.
There is no dedicated CSC parking at Tāwharanui Regional Park.
There is a campground with vehicle access that is open all year. At night you can experience an open sanctuary and the call of a kiwi nui (North Island brown kiwi).
Tāwharanui is one of the most popular campgrounds in the regional parks network. Book early if you want to stay over the summer months.
Book a parking space at Tāwharanui overnight parking area.
Read more about Tāwharanui Regional Park.
A CSC parking area at Te Ārai Point has great views of Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island and the Hen and Chicken Islands. It is a great place to stay to enjoy a sunrise surf.
Book a parking space at Te Ārai CSC parking area.
On the eastern side of the rugged Hūnua Ranges, Waharau extends from the range to the coast.
Enjoy farmland, river banks, and forest for camping, picnics, walking, and mountain biking.
Book a parking space at Waharau CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Waharau Regional Park.
There is an overnight parking area for CSC vehicles in the main car park at Wenderholm Regional Park with peaceful views over the Pūhoi Estuary.
It is an easy walk to walking tracks and the beach, and there is good access to the Pūhoi River for water activities.
You can also visit the historical Couldrey House as part of your stay.
The length of time you can stay depends on the time of year.
Book a parking space at Wenderholm CSC overnight parking area.
A campground with vehicle access is also open during the summer.
Book a parking space at Schischka campground.
Read more about Wenderholm Regional Park.
This park, located on the western side of Waiheke Island, offers sheltered swimming on a long, sweeping beach with a bush-clad backdrop.
There are vehicle camping and picnic sites on the foreshore.
Book a parking space at Whakanewha CSC overnight parking area.
Read more about Whakanewha Regional Park.
You can park and camp at the Whatipu Lodge campground.
This campground is managed privately.
For more information, call 09 811 8860 or email info@whatipulodge.co.nz.
Read more about Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
