Freedom camping in Franklin

Information on the maps

The maps on this page show places where freedom camping is not allowed in Franklin, 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 Franklin 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 Franklin.

Restricted areas in Franklin

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

Waiuku Library

10 King Street, Waiuku

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, where 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.

Colson Lane recreation and parking area

Colson Lane, Maraetai

Restrictions in this area

A maximum of two 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, where 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.

Maraetai Dressing Sheds Reserve

Maraetai Coast Road, Maraetai

Restrictions in this area

A maximum of two 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, where 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 Franklin

Freedom camping is banned in the following areas. This does not mean freedom camping is allowed anywhere not shown.

Maraetai Community Hall grounds

12 Rewa Road, Maraetai

Maraetai Park and Maraetai Foreshore

188 Maraetai Drive, Maraetai

Orere Point Library and grounds

Orere Point and Howard Road

Orpheus Road boat ramp

Orpheus Road, Franklin, Manukau Head