Hōpara māhorahora i Waitematā
Freedom camping in Waitematā
Find areas in Waitematā 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 Waitematā, 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 Waitematā 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 Waitematā.
Our tip
If you're not sure, look for signage in the area.
Restricted areas in Waitematā
Freedom camping is allowed in the following areas, although restrictions apply.
Cox’s Bay Esplanade
West End Road, Herne Bay
Restricted freedom camping area at Cox’s Bay Esplanade in Herne Bay.
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, if 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.
Roadside carpark opposite Western Springs Reserve
820 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
Restricted freedom camping area opposite Western Springs Reserve in Grey Lynn.
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 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 Waitematā
Freedom camping is banned in the following areas. This
does not mean freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.
Highwic House
40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom
Prohibited freedom camping area at Highwic House, Epsom.
Myers Park
72 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central
Prohibited freedom camping area at Myers Park in Auckland Central.
Outhwaite Park
53 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket
Prohibited freedom camping area at Outhwaite Park in Newmarket.
Point Erin Park
94 Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby
Prohibited freedom camping area at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby.
Seddon Fields
180 Meola Road, Point Chevalier
Prohibited freedom camping areas at Seddon Fields in Point Chevalier.
Roadside parking near Wynyard Tank Farm
Brigham Street and Hamer Street, Wynyard Quarter
Prohibited freedom camping areas on Brigham Street and Hamer Street in Wynyard Quarter.
Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022
Download a copy of the bylaw.
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