Freedom camping in Hibiscus and Bays

Information on the maps

The maps on this page show places where freedom camping is not allowed in Hibiscus and Bays , 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 Hibiscus and Bays 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 Hibiscus and Bays .

Restricted areas in Hibiscus and Bays

Freedom camping is allowed in the following areas, although restrictions apply.

Gulf Harbour Marina Hammerhead Reserve

40 Gulf Harbour Drive, Gulf Harbour

Restrictions in this area

A maximum of 10 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
• stay a maximum of two nights
• vacate your parking space by 9am on the third day
• stay a maximum of two nights in a four-week consecutive period.

Prohibited areas in Hibiscus and Bays

Freedom camping is banned in the following areas. This does not mean freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.

Metro Park East

218 Millwater Parkway, Silverdale

Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022

Download a copy of the bylaw.