Freedom camping in Whau

Information on the maps

The maps on this page show places where there are extra restrictions in place in Whau 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 Whau 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 Whau.

Restricted areas in Whau

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

Valonia Reserve

35 Valonia Street, New Windsor

Restrictions in this area

A maximum of four 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.

Wingate Reserve

43 Wingate Street, Avondale

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, if applicable
• stay a maximum of two nights
• vacate your parking space by 9am on the third day
• stay a maximum of two nights in a two-week consecutive period.

Get a copy of the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022

Download a copy of the bylaw.