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Overnight Parking in blue area
zoomA maximum of three freedom camping vehicles may
stay overnight in the area
A person wishing to stay overnight must –
(1) use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times;
(2) use one of the marked spaces in the designated
parking area, if applicable;
(3) stay a maximum of one night;
(4) vacate their parking space by 9am (0900 hours)
on the second day; and
(5) stay a maximum of one night in a two-week
consecutive period
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Organisation |
Auckland CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland |
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Feature | Value | Info |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row. 1 Night in a 2 week consecutive period |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 3 Sites |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
✓ Nice area location
✓ Waterfront views
✓ Calm at night
✓ Proximity to Jervois Road
✓ Free parking
𐄂 Limited to 3 campers
𐄂 Toilets far away
Not horizontal.difficult to sleep well.
3 spaces between the self contained zone.
Big are but quite full.
Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.
Very nice place, very calm in the night.
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9/10 | 2 |
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14% |
8/10 | 0 |
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7/10 | 4 |
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29% |
6/10 | 2 |
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14% |
5/10 | 1 |
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7% |
4/10 | 1 |
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3/10 | 2 |
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14% |
2/10 | 1 |
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7% |
1/10 | 1 |
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7% |
1.0/5
Strongly suggest you do not stay there as locals get really upset and do not want you or any Freedom Camping vehicles there are all.
Hi All
Security is always alerted as and when and large fines are issued regularly to Freedom campers. Be aware.
Reviewed 5 days ago
1.5/5
Smelly, polluted beach, only 3 campers allowed per night, 1 night max.
9 vehicles got kicked out in middle of night by rude security guards. Don’t camp here, toilets are Mile’s away over road in dark park, smelly.
Reviewed 6 months ago
3.5/5
Good little spot in a nice area: near a park, with water view and only 10min walk from Jervois Road where you can find really nice shops and restaurants.
I'd say it's only good for one night though as the toilets are quite far and there is no shower.
Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in January 2024
3.5/5
3 spaces between the self contained zone.
We got there at 5 and got a space. Lots of other vans turned up later and couldn’t stay.. or did but in the other spaces. Spaces are on a slope. 2 minute walk into the reserve there are toilets. It said they get shut at 8.30 but at 9.30 there was a security there and they were still open. Overall it’s basic but great location to be free.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Very nice place, very calm in the night.
Directly at the water. Slightly sloping but we had no pro problem.
Toilets available across the street.
Reviewed 11 months ago
3.5/5
Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.
Toilets available a short walk over to the park, be aware they are portaloo’s currently as work is being done on the main toilet block.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Big are but quite full.
Also traffic all night long, felt okay enough to stay a night but there were people that did not make me feel
welcome here.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
1.0/5
Strongly suggest you do not stay there as locals get really upset and do not want you or any Freedom Camping vehicles there are all.
Hi All
Security is always alerted as and when and large fines are issued regularly to Freedom campers. Be aware.
Reviewed 5 days ago
1.5/5
Smelly, polluted beach, only 3 campers allowed per night, 1 night max.
9 vehicles got kicked out in middle of night by rude security guards. Don’t camp here, toilets are Mile’s away over road in dark park, smelly.
Reviewed 6 months ago
2.5/5
Le parking est en pente et au bord d'une route très passante, donc très bruyante même la nuit.
Les toilettes se trouvent dans le parc de l'autre côté de la route, à 5 minutes, mais ferment à 21h. Il y a une fontaine à eau au bord du terrain de volley. Ça fait le job pour une nuit !
Reviewed 6 months ago
3.5/5
Good little spot in a nice area: near a park, with water view and only 10min walk from Jervois Road where you can find really nice shops and restaurants.
I'd say it's only good for one night though as the toilets are quite far and there is no shower.
Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in January 2024
3.5/5
3 spaces between the self contained zone.
We got there at 5 and got a space. Lots of other vans turned up later and couldn’t stay.. or did but in the other spaces. Spaces are on a slope. 2 minute walk into the reserve there are toilets. It said they get shut at 8.30 but at 9.30 there was a security there and they were still open. Overall it’s basic but great location to be free.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Very nice place, very calm in the night.
Directly at the water. Slightly sloping but we had no pro problem.
Toilets available across the street.
Reviewed 11 months ago
1.5/5
Arrived here late at night with a large campervan and motorhome.
Found some space in between other campers and a few people sleeping in their cars. Road noise tolerable. Slope not the nicest but manageable considering there isn’t much else in Auckland especially if it’s a late night. Sign says 3 cars max but there were triple the amount incl us.
Reviewed 11 months ago
3.0/5
Uneven surface, directly next to street, toilets 3-5 min walk away, do get locked at night
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.5/5
Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.
Toilets available a short walk over to the park, be aware they are portaloo’s currently as work is being done on the main toilet block.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.0/5
Good for one night.
Along the water. Quiet at night but traffic noise starts early. No facilities in the area except rubbish bin
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Big are but quite full.
Also traffic all night long, felt okay enough to stay a night but there were people that did not make me feel
welcome here.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago