Hōpara māhorahora i Hibiscus and Bays

Freedom camping in Hibiscus and Bays

Find areas in Hibiscus and Bays 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 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 .

Our tip

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

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

A map highlighting areas where freedom camping is either restricted or not allowed.

Restricted freedom camping areas at Gulf Harbour Marina Hammerhead Reserve.

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