Hōpara māhorahora i Franklin
Freedom camping in Franklin
Find areas in Franklin where freedom camping is prohibited or restricted under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
Information on the maps
The maps on this page show places where freedom camping is not allowed in Franklin, 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 Franklin 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 Franklin.
Our tip
If you’re not sure, look for signage in the area.
Restricted areas in Franklin
Freedom camping is allowed in the following areas, although restrictions apply.
Waiuku Library
10 King Street, Waiuku
Prohibited and restricted freedom camping areas at Waiuku Library.
Restrictions in this area
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:
- use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times
- use one of the marked spaces in the designated parking area, where applicable
- stay a maximum of one night
- vacate your parking space by 9am on the second day
- stay a maximum of one night in a two-week consecutive period.
Colson Lane recreation and parking area
Colson Lane, Maraetai
Prohibited and restricted freedom camping areas at Colson Lane recreation and parking area.
Restrictions in this area
A maximum of two self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping.
If you want to stay overnight in this area, you must:
- use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times
- use one of the marked spaces in the designated parking area, where applicable
- stay a maximum of one night
- vacate your parking space by 9am on the second day
- stay a maximum of one night in a two-week consecutive period.
Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve
Maraetai Coast Road, Maraetai
Prohibited and restricted freedom camping areas at Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve.
Restrictions in this area
A maximum of two self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping.
If you want to stay overnight in this area, you must:
- use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times
- use one of the marked spaces in the designated parking area, where applicable
- stay a maximum of one night
- vacate your parking space by 9am on the second day
- stay a maximum of one night in a two-week consecutive period.
Prohibited areas in Franklin
Freedom camping is banned in the following areas. This does not mean freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.
Maraetai Community Hall grounds
12 Rewa Road, Maraetai
Prohibited freedom camping area in Maraetai Community Hall grounds.
Maraetai Park and Maraetai Foreshore
188 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai
Prohibited freedom camping areas at Maraetai Park and Maraetai foreshore.
Orere Point Library and grounds
Orere Point and Howard Road
Prohibited freedom camping area at Orere Point Library and grounds.
Orpheus Road boat ramp
Orpheus Road, Franklin, Manukau Head
Prohibited freedom camping area in and near Orpheus Road boat ramp.
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