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Owhiro Bay Overnight Campervan Parking
Beachfront Freedom Camping away from the city
Wellington City welcomes certified self-contained vehicles only. Not suitable for vehicles over 6m.
16 - designated Freedom Camping parks (4-night max. stay per calendar month)
Park only in a designated freedom camping park (refer to maps on-site & app photo)
If parks are FULL, please leave and stay in an on-street park.
Must display a current certified self-contained warrant card
If your vehicle is not certified self-contained you need to stay in a campground.
FREE on-street parking in the Central City 2000 hrs – 0800 hrs Monday – Sunday (good option if
arriving late).
On-street parks with toilets nearby:
Shorland Park
Scorching Bay
Lyall Bay
Worser Bay
Cog Park – Evans Bay
Hataitai Beach
DON’t stay in an area where freedom camping is not permitted. Camping is not permitted in any WCC Reserves, Coastal Areas, Parks/Play Areas or Sports field carparks.
Breaching the Public Places Bylaw 2022 maybe subject to a $400 infringement
13.1 - A person must not camp in an area which freedom camping is prohibited
3.4 - Camping is prohibited on all land managed under the Reserves Act 1977 and Wellington Townbelt Act 2016 Freedom camping in a tent on public land is prohibited.
Park Ranger’s monitor sites and recreational carparks daily including public holidays. If you breach the Freedom Camping Bylaw you could receive a $400 fine.
Still unsure call 04 499 4444 anytime to clarify
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5.0/5
Very night spot for a night.
Be careful it's full early. The toilets are nice and clean and there is a great walk to do around the beach and it offers great views. Perfect to catch the ferry or after the ferry without having to stay in the city. As I said, arrive early.
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4.5/5
A lovely freedom camping spot right by the coast but it can get super windy!
I stayed for two nights, the first I got there around 6pm and there were plenty of spaces and I don’t think all the spaces got filled for that night. It was super windy but otherwise a nice spot with beautiful views. Loos were pretty clean and there was a tap but there weren’t any showers. The next night was a Friday night and the weather was very rainy and I got there at around 5pm and got one of the last spots. It was a very peaceful spot (when the wind wasn’t blowing too much) and you could do a nice walk along the coast. Considering it was only 15/20mins from Wellington I really enjoyed it.
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4.5/5
Quiet and scenic with easy access to the city via bus.
It feels pretty removed from Wellington, in a charming, little seaside suburb, for being so close and accessible. Quite a few parking spots and has restrooms attached.
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4.5/5
IMO the best camp to explore Wellington and take the ferry.
Right next to a 2h return walk to see fur seals. 2 toilets open 24h, rubbish, fresh water (with really high pressure so you will get it everywhere). Very beautiful view. Downsides : you need to get there before 4 or 5pm, we saw plenty of campers turning back because of how full it was. Also veeeery windy.
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5.0/5
Great spot, views of the sea are beautiful.
It does fill up by 5pm, people were queuing/ waiting and didn’t get a spot. Toilets available. And a lovely coffee van open during the day. We got there 3.30pm/4pm each day and didn’t have a problem finding spot, then just walked along the coast to see the seals and birds etc.
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5.0/5
Was one of the nicest spot we’ve been to in the north Island.
We got very lucky by having no wind in the day. You have to get there relatively early for all the spots were taken by 17:00
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5.0/5
Amazing little spot.
Views were amazing. Quiet night sleep with toilets in a reasonable condition. 4x4 access route and walking track at the end of the carpark. Locals also park there to use the beach and walking track, so sometimes you have to wait around for a self contained spot to be vacated. Don't park outside the designated area as the ranger does show up and people were fined. Can be a bit windy, but the views make up for it.
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5.0/5
Sehr schöner Platz direkt am Meer nicht weit von wellington.
Wir haben hier übernachtet als wir nachts mit der fähre ankamen.
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite right next to the ocean, going to sleep listening to the waves.
Great sunrise if you’re lucky! Toilets are flushing and I think open all the time. Ok signal. I was lucky to arrive after my late ferry crossing on a Tuesday and get a space! Just make sure you park in the allowed spots.
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5.0/5
Freecamp génial avec toilettes propres et proches des emplacements Vue sur la mer et proche de la réserve des red rock Prévoyez d'y arriver tôt car il est rapidement complet
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4.0/5
Lovely views, great freedom camp, if you can get in.
Very popular with day users, as it’s a public carpark, with half of it with freedom camping allowed for self-contained vehicles. We’ve been here a couple of times and it always fills up, so may need to wait around to get a spot. Very beautiful scenery, and lovely and quiet at night. Phone signal is intermittent. If you’re in a caravan, don’t be silly and put your step out, or tanks over other parks, it’s very tight and popular, and that’s not really fair is it. Some apps do say no caravans, not sure if that’s true or not, but would make sense. Thanks Wellington!!
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4.5/5
The view is unreal.
We sat and star gazed a while. Felt very safe. In the morning we walked the 2miles past the Red Rocks and watched the seals! Excellent site would definitely stay again.
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5.0/5
For freedom camping, this place is brilliant!
Gorgeous scenery, nice and clean toilets, and not too far from downtown (very convenient if you're catching an early or late ferry!). It gets very busy though - during my late April stay there were already a few vans when I got there at 4ish and it was full by 5ish. There's also no privacy at all, but since this is essentially just a carpark I expected that.
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4.5/5
I enjoyed my first ever experience of freedom camping here last weekend...
and it was excellent! Parked up, looking straight out of to the sea. Fabulous views.
I felt safe and secure. The toilets and freshwater were good. The spaces are pretty tight and there were a lot of 'day trippers' using them as regular parking spaces during the day which is a pain when trying to bag a spot but overall I had a great experience and will be back!
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4.0/5
Would recommend getting there before 3/4pm - we arrived after 3.30pm and struggled!
It’s just a parking lot so vans are parked very close together but all we needed before getting the ferry to the South Island.
A couple of toilets and drinking water supply.
The sunset was unreal so top points for that!
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4.0/5
Toilets open 24 hours, however there are only 2 toilets so can be queues.
There are power points in the visitors centre which you can use to charge devices, and free drinking water available. It's right on the coast so can be windy and cold but beautiful scenery.
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3.0/5
Very, VERY windy spot.
right on the edge of NZ.
what makes it windy as, hence hard to cook outside or even sit outside.
toilets right next to the parking, and clean enough.
About 15 spots for regular vans or vehicles.
NOT suitable for motorhomes etc..
very nice views and walks!
but again, alot of wind! so be prepared if you're going for a walk.
come on time, spots were full every day, and we stayed here 3 days.
with a bit of luck, you can spot a pinguin or seal.
rough coastline, very rocky.
but amazingly beautiful!
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5.0/5
Very night spot for a night.
Be careful it's full early. The toilets are nice and clean and there is a great walk to do around the beach and it offers great views. Perfect to catch the ferry or after the ferry without having to stay in the city. As I said, arrive early.
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4.5/5
A lovely freedom camping spot right by the coast but it can get super windy!
I stayed for two nights, the first I got there around 6pm and there were plenty of spaces and I don’t think all the spaces got filled for that night. It was super windy but otherwise a nice spot with beautiful views. Loos were pretty clean and there was a tap but there weren’t any showers. The next night was a Friday night and the weather was very rainy and I got there at around 5pm and got one of the last spots. It was a very peaceful spot (when the wind wasn’t blowing too much) and you could do a nice walk along the coast. Considering it was only 15/20mins from Wellington I really enjoyed it.
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4.5/5
Quiet and scenic with easy access to the city via bus.
It feels pretty removed from Wellington, in a charming, little seaside suburb, for being so close and accessible. Quite a few parking spots and has restrooms attached.
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4.5/5
IMO the best camp to explore Wellington and take the ferry.
Right next to a 2h return walk to see fur seals. 2 toilets open 24h, rubbish, fresh water (with really high pressure so you will get it everywhere). Very beautiful view. Downsides : you need to get there before 4 or 5pm, we saw plenty of campers turning back because of how full it was. Also veeeery windy.
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5.0/5
Great spot, views of the sea are beautiful.
It does fill up by 5pm, people were queuing/ waiting and didn’t get a spot. Toilets available. And a lovely coffee van open during the day. We got there 3.30pm/4pm each day and didn’t have a problem finding spot, then just walked along the coast to see the seals and birds etc.
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5.0/5
Was one of the nicest spot we’ve been to in the north Island.
We got very lucky by having no wind in the day. You have to get there relatively early for all the spots were taken by 17:00
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5.0/5
Amazing little spot.
Views were amazing. Quiet night sleep with toilets in a reasonable condition. 4x4 access route and walking track at the end of the carpark. Locals also park there to use the beach and walking track, so sometimes you have to wait around for a self contained spot to be vacated. Don't park outside the designated area as the ranger does show up and people were fined. Can be a bit windy, but the views make up for it.
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5.0/5
Sehr schöner Platz direkt am Meer nicht weit von wellington.
Wir haben hier übernachtet als wir nachts mit der fähre ankamen.
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite right next to the ocean, going to sleep listening to the waves.
Great sunrise if you’re lucky! Toilets are flushing and I think open all the time. Ok signal. I was lucky to arrive after my late ferry crossing on a Tuesday and get a space! Just make sure you park in the allowed spots.
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5.0/5
Freecamp génial avec toilettes propres et proches des emplacements Vue sur la mer et proche de la réserve des red rock Prévoyez d'y arriver tôt car il est rapidement complet
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4.0/5
Lovely views, great freedom camp, if you can get in.
Very popular with day users, as it’s a public carpark, with half of it with freedom camping allowed for self-contained vehicles. We’ve been here a couple of times and it always fills up, so may need to wait around to get a spot. Very beautiful scenery, and lovely and quiet at night. Phone signal is intermittent. If you’re in a caravan, don’t be silly and put your step out, or tanks over other parks, it’s very tight and popular, and that’s not really fair is it. Some apps do say no caravans, not sure if that’s true or not, but would make sense. Thanks Wellington!!
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4.5/5
The view is unreal.
We sat and star gazed a while. Felt very safe. In the morning we walked the 2miles past the Red Rocks and watched the seals! Excellent site would definitely stay again.
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5.0/5
For freedom camping, this place is brilliant!
Gorgeous scenery, nice and clean toilets, and not too far from downtown (very convenient if you're catching an early or late ferry!). It gets very busy though - during my late April stay there were already a few vans when I got there at 4ish and it was full by 5ish. There's also no privacy at all, but since this is essentially just a carpark I expected that.
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4.0/5
Would recommend getting there before 3/4pm - we arrived after 3.30pm and struggled!
It’s just a parking lot so vans are parked very close together but all we needed before getting the ferry to the South Island.
A couple of toilets and drinking water supply.
The sunset was unreal so top points for that!
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4.5/5
I enjoyed my first ever experience of freedom camping here last weekend...
and it was excellent! Parked up, looking straight out of to the sea. Fabulous views.
I felt safe and secure. The toilets and freshwater were good. The spaces are pretty tight and there were a lot of 'day trippers' using them as regular parking spaces during the day which is a pain when trying to bag a spot but overall I had a great experience and will be back!
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4.0/5
Toilets open 24 hours, however there are only 2 toilets so can be queues.
There are power points in the visitors centre which you can use to charge devices, and free drinking water available. It's right on the coast so can be windy and cold but beautiful scenery.
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4.5/5
Très bel endroit face à l'océan.
Nous n'avons pas pu en profiter à cause du cyclone Gabrielle, beaucoup de vent et de pluie...Nous avons été bercés toute la nuit. 2 toilettes avec eau chaude.
A quelques kilomètres avant dans le petit port vous avez le Shorland park avec tables de pique nique et plancha pour cuisiner.
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3.5/5
A beautiful place to stay the night.
It is really populair so if you would like to stay here: be early. There were toilets near by.
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5.0/5
Had a great time but was super packed.
Would recommend arriving well before 4pm to get a spot late January. Both nights that we were there ~4 campers stayed in the no camping spot in addition to the 16 in designated area.
Lucky there was no wind so it was lovely.
Two toilets open 24/7 and a drinking water supply. Also had bins.
The sunsets were awesome and the walk along the cpast was great two.
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