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Find areas in Hibiscus and Bays where freedom camping is prohibited or restricted under the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw.
Hōpara māhorahora i Hibiscus and Bays 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 cannotfreedom 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 .
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
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
Prohibited freedom camping area at Metro Park East in Silverdale.
Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022
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