Freedom camping in Papakura

Information on the maps

The map on this page shows where freedom camping is not allowed in Papakura 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 Papakura 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 Papakura .

Restricted areas in Papakura

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

Hingaia Reserve

Near 380 Hingaia Road, Hingaia

Restrictions in this area

A maximum of five 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, if applicable
• 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.

Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022

Download a copy of the bylaw.