Skip to main content

Hōpara māhorahora i Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Freedom camping in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Find areas in Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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 (PDF 5.2MB) apply to freedom camping in other areas in Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Our tip

If you’re not sure, look for signage in the area.

Prohibited areas in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

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

Hayman Park

51-55 Lambie Drive, Manukau

Ōtara Town Centre including Bairds Road Playground

Bairds Road, Ōtara

Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022

Download a copy of the bylaw.

Related topics