Our freedom camping bylaw encourages responsible freedom camping in our district by stating rules for camping in public places. There are maps in the bylaw showing areas where freedom camping is prohibited and where it is allowed.
Freedom camping is prohibited along the Wharekawa Coastline (Seabird Coast), including in the townships of Kaiaua, Whakatīwai and Waharau, unless you are freedom camping in a designated freedom camping area listed in the bylaw and outlined below.
Please note that freedom camping is not permitted on Council reserves, unless it is listed below and you are camping within the designated area.