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Overnight Parking in blue area
zoomA maximum of five 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. |
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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Access to clean water
✓ Convenient location
✓ Nice surrounding park
✓ Safe environment
𐄂 Noisy due to highway
𐄂 Toilets locked at night
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10/10 | 1 |
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9/10 | 1 |
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9% |
8/10 | 4 |
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7/10 | 4 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 1 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Great spot to overnight after arriving to the country.
Next to a busy road so noisy, but if you're as tired as we were you'll sleep right through it and be ready for moving on the next morning.
Reviewed 5 months ago
3.5/5
As mentioned below a bit noisy because it's close to the highway but I thought of it as white noise and slept well.
Parking spots are levelled and toilets were ok. Only few spaces in designated area but the ranger didn't fine the other vans on a public holiday
Reviewed 8 months ago
2.5/5
Closes at 21h00!
After visiting friends in Auckland we came here to rest, before continuing our journey, but the Parking closes at 9pm...
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.0/5
A big car park next to the sea and unfortunately next to the motorway so it’s pretty load but it was not that bad as expected.
Nevertheless there are clean toilets (closing at 9pm) and of course access to cold drinking water.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.5/5
Next to the highway si it' noisy but like others said the night was still good.
It's safe, you ve got clean toilets, cold outside shower, bins, drinkeable water...
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Yes it is quite noisy, also at night, as it’s next to a motorway, but still a decent place to freedom camp for one night!
5 parking lots that are even, close to the toilets, which are clean.. do get locked at night tho. Water fountain and rubbish bins, but I couldn‘t see a shower, as it was mentioned in the comment before… must say that the noises didn‘t bother me, as I sleep with ear plugs, with them it was hardly noticeable and I am very sensitive to noises
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.0/5
Camping next to the highway sure is a vibe for itself.
Toilets were okay and a shower in the morning mich appreciated. Quick walk to multiple beaches. Noise was okay, but probably not for people who sleep long.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
its a rest area where cars can park.
toilet closes once the gate is closed (6pm/9pm), showers and fresh water is always avaliable.
Nothing special but the people around here are very nice!
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.5/5
Highway next to it so noisy, but it did not bother us that much.
Toilet closed during the night, cold shower outside if needed.
Ok location for a night
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
The spot is nice (it’s better if you manage to park on the field’s side).
However the motorway is literally next to you, so be prepared to have cars passing by all night long (it wasn’t a major problem to sleep for us though).
Clean toilets are available, but they get closed (as well as the gate) at night. Water and a shower (cold) are available at all times. For the shower, bring your swimsuit as it is outside !
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Not the quieter camp site (because of the road next to the parking), but it didn't bother us when sleeping.
There is toilets (clean), water fontain and a shower!! Very convenient and the Park behind the parking seems nice.
Reviewed over 1 year ago