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Fines and infringements for illegal freedom camping and camping at reserves
Infringement types and fees
If you breach the Freedom Camping Act 2011 or the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022, we can issue you an infringement notice and fine you up to $200.
If you breach the Reserves Act 1977 or a bylaw made under this act, we can fine you up to $800.
The court can impose a higher maximum penalty if we decide to prosecute you for some offences.
For a limited number of offences we may issue a warning notice instead of an infringement.
When you can get a fine
You can get a fine if you:
- camp at one of the 58 areas prohibited (not allowed) under this bylaw
- camp at council reserves (parkland held under the Reserves Act)
- camp in regional parks (paid camping is allowed in designated camping areas)
- camp in car parks where parking is reserved or where a fee is charged to park (such as council parking buildings)
- camp in a non-certified self-contained vehicle
- camp for more than the maximum allowed stay of two nights in the same road or off-road parking area (for example a council car park)
- camp and fail to vacate your parking space by 9am on the day you depart
- camp in the same road or off-road parking area within a two-week period, which starts from 9am on the day you depart
- camp and do not comply with special rules for freedom camping on Waiheke Island
- camp and do not comply with any special rules for freedom camping in restricted areas
- camp and do not comply with rules about disposal of waste and responsible freedom camping.
For more information, see General rules and information for freedom campers in Auckland.
Related topics
Pay or dispute a freedom camping fine | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/freedom-camping-auckland/pay-dispute-freedom-camping-fine | Pay or dispute a freedom camping fine | Find out how to pay or dispute a freedom camping fine, and about freedom camping fines and infringements. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Bylaws and policies | |
Find a park or beach | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/find-park-beach.aspx | Find a park or beach | Find a park or beach to enjoy a BBQ, play sports, or take the kids to a playground. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Parks | |
Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/bylaws/Pages/freedom-camping-bylaw.aspx | Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 | This bylaw promotes responsible freedom camping in Auckland. It includes rules about where you can and cannot freedom camp in vehicles. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Bylaws and policies | |
Find and book accommodation in our regional and holiday parks | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/Pages/find-accommodation.aspx | Find and book accommodation in our regional and holiday parks | Search for and book a campground, bach, lodge, cabin, caravan, glamping site, or self-contained vehicle campground or parking area in one of our regional or holiday parks. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Parks | |
Prohibited and restricted freedom camping areas | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/freedom-camping-auckland/Pages/prohibited-restricted-freedom-camping-areas.aspx | Prohibited and restricted freedom camping areas | Check for areas where you cannot freedom camp in Auckland, and where you can camp but with extra restrictions. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Bylaws and policies | |
Camping in a self-contained vehicle or campervan in regional parks | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/get-outdoors/outdoor-activities/Pages/camping-vehicle.aspx | Camping in a self-contained vehicle or campervan in regional parks | Find out about some of the best spots for camping in a vehicle. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
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