Where can I camp?
1. Ōpunakē Recreation Ground Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Heaphy Road, Ōpunakē, western carpark area only.
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
2. Halse Place - self contained vehicles only
Between Heaphy and Longfellow Roads, Ōpunakē, opposite the Ōpunakē Recreation Grounds.
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 12 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
3. Middleton Bay Carpark - all vehicles, no tenting
Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place, Ōpunakē.
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight at the northern end of the carpark.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
4. Hurst Park Railway Reserve - self contained vehicles only
Gisborne Terrace, Ōpunakē, between Havelock and Napier Streets - old railway entrance only.
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
5. Northern Headland Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Wharf Road, Ōpunakē
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
6. Ōpunakē Lake Carpark and play area - all vehicles and tenting
Layard Street, Ōpunakē
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles, non-self-contained vehicles and tents. A maximum of 6 vehicles and 3 tents can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
7. Manaia Domain Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Corner of Hassard Street and Bennett Drive, Manaia.
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
8. Thoumine Park Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Corner of Victoria Street and Riverside Drive, Kaponga.
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
9. Victoria Park Carpark - all vehicles, no tenting
Park Lane, Kaponga
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
10. Bridger Park Carpark - self-contained vehicles only
High Street, Eltham
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
11. Taylor Par Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Tayler Street, Eltham.
This carpark is located at 36 Tayler Street. The carpark is connected to Taylor Park, which is an off-leash dog park.
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
12. Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve - all vehicles and tenting
Sangster Rd, Eltham.
Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve is located 15km east of Eltham on Sangster Road. No animals are allowed within the Reserve.
All freedom camping within the Reserve is prohibited except for the areas highlighted in the map below.
a = A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight.
b = A maximum of 3 non-self-contained vehicles can stay overnight.
c = A maximum of 3 tents can stay overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
13. Glen Nui Reserve, Lake Rotorangi - tents only
This campground is located 25km east of Eltham on Glen Nui Road.
The campground has toilet facilities. Freedom camping is permitted in tents. A maximum of 3 tents can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
14. Pukekino Landing, Lake Rotorangi - All vehicles and tenting
Pukekino Landing is located at the end of Tangahoe Valley Road, 29km (1¼ hr drive) north-east of Hāwera.
Freedom Camping is prohibited in the area shown in the map except for the areas highlighted.
a = Self-contained motor vehicles.
b = Tents and non-self-contained vehicles.
A maximum of 3 tents and 3 vehicles can stay at this area overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
15. Normanby Domain Carpark - self contained vehices only
Ketemarae Road, Normanby
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
16. Turuturu Road Soccer Grounds Carpark - self contained vehicles only
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
17. TSB Hub - self contained vehicles only
Waihi Road or Camberwell Road Carpark, Hawera
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 6 self-contained vehicles can stay at this site overnight, 3 vehicles in the Waihi Road carpark, and 3 vehicles in the Camberwell Road carpark.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
18. Albion Street Carpark - all vehicles, no tenting
Albion Street, Hāwera
Freedom camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles and non-self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
19. Waihi Beach Reserve - all vehicles and tenting
Denby Road, Hāwera
Waihi Beach Reserve is located at the end of Denby Road, 5km south of Hāwera.
Freedom Camping is prohibited in the area shown in the map except for the areas highlighted.
a = Tents and non-self-contained vehicles.
b = Self-contained vehicles.
A maximum of 3 tents and 3 vehicles can stay at this area overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
20. York Street Picnic Area - self contained vehicles only
York Street, Pātea
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
21. Mana Bay - all vehicles and tenting
Beach Road, Pātea
Freedom Camping is permitted in the areas highlighted.
a = A maximum of 3 tents can stay overnight.
b = Non-self-contained vehicles and self-contained. A maximum of 6 vehicles can stay overnight.
c = Non-self-contained vehicles and self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 2 vehicles can stay overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
22. Seaview Lookout - self contained vehicles only
Egmont Street, Pātea
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
23. Wairoa Reserve - Long Beach/Cave Beach Access - self contained vehicles only
Waipipi Road, Waverley
Wairoa Reserve is located 9km south of Waverley in the Waverley Beach settlement.
Freedom Camping is prohibited in the area shown in the map except for the area highlighted. A maximum of 6 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight.
NOTE: There is a campground above this area where people can camp for a fee.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
24. Dallison Park Carpark - self-contained vehicles only
Chester Street, Waverley
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles. A maximum of 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
25. Aotea Rotary Community Park - all vehicles and tenting
Corner of Chester Street and Weraroa Road, Waverley
Freedom Camping is permitted in self-contained vehicles, non-self-contained vehicles, and tents. A maximum of 3 tents and 3 vehicles can stay at this site overnight.
Do not camp within 10m of public amenities (public toilets, picnic tables, playgrounds) and accessways (roads, footpaths, pathways).
