Freedom Camping Bylaw
Te Ture ā-rohe mō te Puni Mataraharaha ki rō waka (Freedom Camping Bylaw)
You can download a copy of the bylaw here.
And you can download a copy of our Complete Guide to Camping on the Coromandelhere(PDF, 1MB).
On 10 December 2024, the governing body of the Council made a resolution to amend Schedule 2 of the bylaw. The amendment changed the location of the ‘designated place’ for freedom camping on the Island View Reserve in Whangamatā (see documents at this link: https://tcdc.civicclerk.com.au/). The amendment was publicly notified on the Council’s website on 18 December 2024. The text of the bylaw below includes the change made, as does the copy of the bylaw that can be downloaded from the link above.
If you want to freedom camp in our district:
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Please be a responsible camper and clean up after yourself.
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Freedom camp only in a certified self-contained vehicle.
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Use proper toilet facilities such as public toilets and campervan dump stations.
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Look for our signs showing where freedom camping can take place.
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Leave freedom camping sites by the required time.
1 Title
This bylaw is the Freedom Camping Bylaw/Te Ture ā-rohe mō te Puni Mataraharaha ki rō waka.
2 Explanatory notes
Sections headed ‘Explanatory notes’ in this bylaw are for information purposes only, and –
(a) they do not form part of this bylaw; and
(b) cannot be considered in the interpretation or application of a provision of this bylaw; and
(c) may be inserted, amended or removed without any formality.
3 Commencement
This Bylaw comes into force on 5 December 2022.
Explanatory notes
This Bylaw is due for review by 7 October 2027.
4 Application
This Bylaw applies to all local authority areas in the district of the Thames-Coromandel District Council.
Part 1: Preliminary provisions
5 Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is to restrict or prohibit freedom camping in areas where it is necessary for one or more of the following purposes:
(a) to protect the area
(b) to protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area
(c) to protect access to the area.
6 Interpretation
Explanatory notes
Words or expressions used in this Bylaw that are defined in the Freedom Camping Act 2011 have the same meaning as in that Act. The most relevant definitions (as at 07 June 2023) are as follows:
freedom camp means to camp (other than at a camping ground) within 200m of an area accessible by motor vehicle or within 200m of the mean low-water springs line of any sea or harbour, or on or within 200m of a formed road or a Great Walks Track, using either or both of the following:
(a) a tent or other temporary structure:
(b) a motor vehicle.
local authority area —
(a) means an area of land—
(i) that is within the district or region of a local authority; and
(ii) that is—
(A) controlled or managed by or on behalf of the local authority under any enactment; or
(B) an area of NZTA land declared to be a local authority area in accordance with a bylaw made under section 10A; and
(b) includes any part of an area of land referred to in paragraph (a); but
(c) does not include an area of land referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) that is permanently covered by water.
motor vehicle means each of the following:
(a) a motor vehicle within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998:
(b) a unit used for camping that is not itself a vehicle but is capable of being—
(i) transported by means of being loaded onto a vehicle; and
(ii) used for camping whether or not it is loaded onto a vehicle
self-contained, in relation to a motor vehicle, means that the vehicle has a valid certificate of self-containment issued in accordance with section 87U(3) (d) of the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006 (but see subpart 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1AA for the meaning of self-contained during the transitional period)
The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 came into force on 7 June 2023 and made changes to the requirements for certifying vehicles as being self-contained. If a vehicle was certified in accordance with the New Zealand Standard for Self-Containment of Motor Caravans and Caravans NZS5465:2001 before 7 June 2023, or is certified under the modified Standard before 7 June 2024 the Act allows time for the vehicle to be transitioned to the new system. The requirements and the relevant transition periods are set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1AA to the Freedom Camping Act 2011. Further information can be found at: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/immigration-and-tourism/tourism/tourism-projects/supporting-sustainable-freedom-camping-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/freedom-camping-changes/#how-changes-will-impact-you
(1) In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, –
Act means the Freedom Camping Act 2011.
approval means an approval granted under this bylaw and includes all conditions to which the approval is subject.
Explanatory notes
NZ Standard 5465:2001 can be viewed or printed once for free at this link: https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/nzs-54652001
Council means the governing body of the Thames-Coromandel District Council, or any person, committee or subcommittee delegated to act on its behalf.
(2) The Legislation Act 2019 applies to this bylaw.
Explanatory notes
This means that words or phrases used in this Bylaw that are defined in the Legislation Act 2019 have the meanings given in that Act. For example, section 13 of that Act defines person as "includes a corporation sole, a body corporate, and an unincorporated body".
Part 2: Freedom camping restrictions and prohibitions
7 Areas where freedom camping is prohibited
Freedom camping is prohibited in the areas defined in Schedule 1. A person must not freedom camp in the areas defined in Schedule 1.
8 Areas where freedom camping is restricted and the restrictions that apply
(1) A person must not freedom camp in contravention of this clause.
(2) Freedom camping is restricted in all local authority areas. The restrictions that apply to freedom camping in all those areas are:
(a) a self-contained motor vehicle must be used to freedom camp
(b) a vehicle must not stay in an area more than two consecutive nights
(c) freedom camping is only allowed between the hours of 5pm to 9am. Where an area has been used for overnight freedom camping, the vehicle used for freedom camping must be removed from the area by 9am each day.
(3) Freedom camping is further restricted in the areas defined in Schedule 2.
(4) The restrictions that apply to freedom camping in the areas in Schedule 2 are –
(a) if the Schedule specifies a designated place in the local authority area, a person must not freedom camp in another place in the area, for example –
(i) where the Schedule specifies a designated place in a reserve, a person must not freedom camp in any other part of the reserve
(ii) where the Schedule specifies a designated place on a road, a person must not freedom camp on any other part of the road
(b) if the Schedule specifies a day to leave the area, all vehicles and people must leave the area on that day and this restriction prevails over subclause(2)(b)
(c) if the Schedule specifies a maximum number of consecutive nights, that number prevails over subclause (2)(b)
(d) if the Schedule specifies a time or times, a person may only freedom camp in the area during that time or times and this restriction prevails over subclause (2)(c)
(e) if the Schedule specifies a maximum number of vehicles, a person must not freedom camp in the area if that number of vehicles are already present when they arrive at the area.
(5) The Council may temporarily close any area in Schedule 2, or restrict freedom camping in any of those areas, if the closure or restriction is necessary to –
(a) prevent damage to the local authority area or facilities in the area; or
(b) allow maintenance to the local authority area or facilities; or
(c) protect the safety of persons or property; or
(d) provide for better public access, including in circumstances where events are planned for that area.
(6) The Council will publicise a closure or restriction under subclause (5) in any manner it considers is appropriate to the reason for the closure or restriction. The publicity may occur before the closure or restriction, but only if that is reasonably practicable.
Explanatory notes
The Council may publicise a closure or restriction in any of the following ways: a sign erected in the area, and/or advertising on the Council’s digital channels or on the radio and/or a public notice in the newspaper.
9 Approval to freedom camp in areas otherwise prohibited or restricted
(1) A person may only freedom camp in contravention of clause 7 or 8 if that person has an approval granted by the Council, and they are complying with any conditions included in that approval.
(2) A person may apply for an approval only if –
(a) freedom camping is associated with a special event or occasion occurring in the area and only for the duration of the event or occasion
(b) there is a good reason for freedom camping in the area that cannot be reasonably met in an area where freedom camping is permitted
(c) complying with a restriction in clause 8 is not reasonable in the circumstances.
Part 3: Approvals
10 Application for approval
(1) A person who requires an approval under clause 9 (‘the applicant’) must apply to the council for an approval and the application must –
(a) be made at least 30 days before the freedom camping will occur; and
(b) be in the form required by the council; and
(c) include information about the applicant and their contact details; and
(d) give the address or a description of the area where the freedom camping will occur; and
(e) be accompanied by the applicable fee set in the council’s Schedule of fees and charges.
Explanatory notes
The Schedule of Fees and Charges can be read at this link.
(2) An application is not treated as having been made until all the provisions in this clause have been complied with.
(3) An applicant may withdraw their application at any time before a decision is made, but any fee paid with the application will not be refundable unless the Council, in its absolute discretion, decides a refund, or partial refund, is reasonable in the circumstances.
(4) The Council may grant or decline an application for an approval at its discretion, having regard to whether the application is consistent with the purposes set out in clause 5. If the Council grants an application, it may impose conditions on the approval under clause 11.
(5) Approvals are not transferable to another person.
(6) An approval does not affect or limit the obligations of any person to comply with any legislation or regulatory requirements that apply to the matters covered by the approval.
11 Conditions on approvals
(1) All approvals granted under clause 10 include a condition that enables the Council to carry out inspections to ensure the approval and its conditions are being complied with.
(2) The Council may include other conditions on any approval for the following matters –
(a) limiting the days, or times of day, for freedom camping
(b) specifying the type of structure or vehicle that can be used for freedom camping
(c) restricting the area or space the approval applies to
(d) the duration of the approval:
(e) payment of a bond, of an amount determined by the council, to be used by the Council to make good any damage caused by the person granted the approval and the Council may charge that person a further amount if the bond does not cover the full cost incurred by the Council
(f) requiring the person granted the approval to hold a current insurance policy of a specified amount (such amount to be determined at the sole discretion of the Council) covering any damage that may be caused and providing a copy of the policy to the Council
(g) requiring a copy of the approval to be displayed on any premises, vehicle or structure
(h) removal of litter or other waste
(i) any other matter the council considers is reasonable to protect the area, access to the area, or the health and safety of people who may visit the area.
12 Amendment of approval
A person granted an approval may, at any time within the duration of the approval, apply to the Council to amend the approval or its conditions. An application for amendment must be made in the same manner as an application for an approval (including payment of a fee), with anynecessary modifications.
13 Suspending or cancelling approval
(1) The Council may suspend or cancel an approval, in its absolute discretion, if –
(a) any conditions on the approval are not being met; or
(b) the Council considers the suspension or cancellation is necessary to protect the area, access to the area, or the health and safety of people who may visit the area.
(2) The suspension or cancellation takes effect from the date the person who was granted the approval receives written notice of the Council’s decision to suspend or cancel the approval. The notice must include the reasons for the Council’s decision.
(3) Suspending or cancelling an approval does not affect the Council’s powers to take other enforcement action under this Bylaw or any other legislation for the acts or omissions that were the reasons for the suspension or cancellation.
(4) The person who was granted an approval that is suspended or cancelled under this clause may object to the council about the suspension or cancellation by lodging an objection in writing within 20 working days after the date of the suspension or cancellation.
(5) The Council will make a decision on an objection within 20 working days of the date the objection is received and will provide the decision, in writing, to the applicant. The decision must include the reasons for the decision.
(6) Any fees paid for the approval are not refundable if the Council suspends or cancels the approval.
Part 4: Enforcement, offences and penalties
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15 Offences
(1) Every person who freedom camps, or makes preparations to freedom camp, in a local authority area in breach of any prohibition or restriction imposed in this Bylaw commits an offence under section 20(1) of the Act.
(2) Every person who freedom camps, or makes preparations to freedom camp, in a local authority area in breach of the conditions of any approval is in breach of a prohibition or restriction in this Bylaw and commits an offence under section 20(1) of the Act.
Explanatory notes
Section 20 of the Act specifies a range of matters that are offences. The offences in section20(1) are known as ‘infringement offences’. A Council enforcement officer can issue an infringement notice to a person committing an offence under section 20(1) requiring them to pay a fine as prescribed by section 20E of the Act. Section 26 of the Act explains the people who may be issued with an infringement notice. They include the person who committed the offence, the registered owner of the vehicle used to commit an offence, and/or the person lawfully in possession of the vehicle used in the commission of the offence.
Council officers have other powers under the Act to deal with offences too, e.g., under section 36 of the Act an officer can require a person to leave an area if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person is committing an offence.
Schedules
16 Areas where freedom camping is restricted or prohibited
(1) Schedule 1 defines the areas where, under clause 7, freedom camping is prohibited.
(2) Schedule 2 defines the areas where, under clause 8, freedom camping is restricted.
(3) The Schedules described in this clause are organised by the type of restriction or prohibition. Schedule 3 shows all the restrictions or prohibitions on maps of particular geographical locations for ease of reference only. Schedule 3 is not part of this bylaw and if there is any conflict or inconsistency between it and the other Schedules, the other Schedules prevail.
(4) Schedule 3 may be amended or removed without any formality.
Schedule 1 – Areas where freedom camping is prohibited
Clause 7
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Explanatory notes
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Freedom camping on reserves is prohibited under section 44 of the Reserves Act 1977 and therefore prohibited under section 10 of the Freedom Camping Act 2011, except where it is permitted in the designated places on reserves specified in Schedule 2, which are subject to the restrictions in this bylaw. Some reserves where freedom camping is prohibited are included in this Schedule (and in the maps in Schedule 3), but not all. For information about the location of reserves that are not referred to in this bylaw, see the council’s Reserve Management Plans at this link: https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/Your-Council/Documents-incl-Bylaws-Policies-and-Strategies/Reserve-Management-Plans/
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Definition of area
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Reference number for map in Schedule 3
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Albert Street Esplanade, Whitianga
Legal descriptions: Wharetangata Pt No 1 Blk Blk X Otama SD
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MB1
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Albert Street Turning Circle, portion of Albert Street, Thames, from intersection with Beach Road to coastline
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T1
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Amodeo Bay Boat Launching and Parking Area, portion of Colville Road from opposite 1446 Colville Road to Amodeo Bay Boat Ramp, including the beach and parking area.
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CC1
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Aputa Reserve, Te Puru
Legal descriptions: Lot 3 DPS 90917, Lot 6 DPS 3688 and Lot 24 DPS 1664
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T2
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Ariki Tahi Reserve, Te Kōuma
Legal descriptions: Sec 3 Blk IX Coromandel SO 44859NZ Gazette 1969 p1797
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CC2
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Black Jack Road, Kūaotunu, including all areas within the road reserve
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MB2
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Bluff Road, Kūaotunu West, all areas within the road reserve from start to 225 Bluff Road, including Rings Beach, Grays Beach and all adjacent beachfront areas
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MB3
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Buffalo Beach Reserve (south of Taputapuatea Stream), ending opposite 18 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga
Legal descriptions: Lots 3 and 6 DPS 4704
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MB4
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Carey Road Esplanades Reserve, Port Charles
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DPS 4648, Lot 17 DPS 4648, Lot 2 DPS 55176, Lot 3 DPS 46619, Lot 4 DPS 46619 and Lot 10 DPS 5166
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CC3
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Central (Dune) Reserve, Matarangi
Legal descriptions: Lots 2 & 3 DPS 42598, Lots 1 & 2 DPS 55063 and Lots 1 & 2 DPS 55062
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MB5
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Colville Foreshore, portion of Colville Road from opposite 2460 Coville Road to (but not including) 2415 Colville Road, including the foreshore and beach
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CC4
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Cooks Beach Central reserve
Legal descriptions: Lots 237 & 238 DPS 900
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MB6
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Dickson Park (known as Rocky’s Track car park), Tararū
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DP 372272
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T5
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Dundas Street and boat ramp, portion of Dundas Street, Whitianga, from intersection with Albert Street to coastline, including Lyon Park and all waterfront areas that are within the road reserve or hydro parcels
Legal descriptions: Lot 6 DP 426920, Pt 6 ML Wharetangata, Pt 6 ML Wharetangata
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MB8
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Esplanade Drive, Whangamatā, including all areas within the road reserve, adjacent hydro parcels and beach
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W3
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Flaxmill Bay settlement, portion of Pūrangi Road, from 1026 Pūrangi Road, Cooks Beach to, and including, Whitianga Ferry car park, Ferry Landing, including all beach, car parking and pull over areas; Homestead Lane, Bay View Place, and Panorama Avenue, Ferry Landing; 1138 and 1140 Pūrangi Road, Ferry Landing (cemetery and car park)
Legal descriptions: Sec 12 Blk X SO Otama and Sec 13 Blk X Otama SD
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MB10
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Fletcher Bay Road, Fletcher Bay, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC5
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Gallagher Park car park, opposite 8 Gallagher Park Lane, Pāuanui, including all areas within the road reserve of Gallagher Park Lane
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TP1
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Hāhei Settlement, all areas in road reserves within the urban area that is bounded, to the south, by Jackson Place (including intersection with Hāhei Beach Road) and Orchard Road (from start to 38 Orchard Road), to the north, by the beach, to the west, by Grange Road, and, to the east, by Pa Road; Pa Road car park (20 Pa Road); all Council reserves
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MB11
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9 Harvard Court, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 1683 DPS 72129 and Lot 2 DPS 24077
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TP2
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Hot Water Beach Settlement, all areas within the road reserves of Hot Water Beach Road (from intersection with Domain Road to Taiwawe Lane), Pye Place, Radar Road; Pye Place car park (31 and 35 Pye Place); all Council reserves: Te Puia Reserve, Taiwawe Stream Reserve, Hot Water Beach Reserve, Hot Water Beach Esplanade Reserve
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MB12
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Hunt Road, Whangamatā, including all areas within the road reserve
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W4
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Jack Mills Reserve, Ōpito Bay
Legal descriptions: Lot 7 DPS 6028
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MB13
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Kauaeranga Valley Toilet Block, pull over area (Old Swing Bridge), 189 Kauaeranga Valley Road, Kauaeranga, including all areas within the adjacent road reserve on both sides of the road
Legal descriptions: Lot 8 DP 4407 and Lot 2 DP 4508
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T6
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Kennedy Bay Road, Kennedy Bay, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC7
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Kennedy Park, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DPS 14626, Lot 2 DPS 14812, Lots 2 and 3 DPS 14813
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TP3
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Kōpū Boat Ramp, all areas within the road reserve of Quay Street and the road reserve adjacent to 23B Queen Street, 10 Quay Street and 70A Kōpū Road, Kōpū, including adjacent foreshore
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T7
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Kūaotunu Hall, including adjacent car parking on Black Jack Road and Irishtown Road, Kūaotunu
Legal descriptions: Sec 116 Blk II Otama SD and Sec 67 Blk II Otama SD
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MB14
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Kuranui Bay Reserve, Thames
Legal descriptions: Sec 1 SO 534358 NZ Gazette 2019
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T8
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Library and TCDC Area Office car park, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Lots 1 and 2 DP 36474
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W7
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Library car park, 505 Mackay Street, Thames
Legal descriptions: Pt Lot 2 DPS 817 and Lot 2 DPS 18566
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T9
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Little Bay Recreation Reserve
Legal descriptions: Lot 107 DPS 15819, Lot 108 DPS 15818
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CC8
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Little Sandy Bay Foreshore, portion of Port Charles Road opposite 3 Adlor Hill Road and 1451 Port Charles Road, Port Charles, including adjacent beach
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CC9
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Long Bay Road, Coromandel, including all areas within the road reserve, the adjacent beach and wharf access
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CC10
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Marine Parade Reserve, Cooks Beach
Legal descriptions: Lot 237 DPS 899
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MB16
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Matapaua Bay Road, former molok site, approx 150m south of 26 Matapaua Bay Road, Ōpito Bay
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MB17
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Moore Crescent Reserve, Ōpito Bay, including the adjacent road reserve of Moore Crescent
Legal descriptions: Lot 42 DPS 15966
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MB18
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Ōāmaru Bay Foreshore, portion of Colville Road between 390 and 444 Colville Road, Colville, including adjacent beach
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CC11
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Ohinau Drive trailer park, Ōpito Bay
Legal descriptions: Lot 15 DPS 66559
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MB19
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Onemana Beach Reserve
Legal descriptions: Lot 198 DPS 19759, Lot 357 DPS 27602 1/2 SH Accessway, Lot 356 DPS 27602, Lot 351 DPS 23147, Lot 355 DPS 27602, Lot 354 DPS 27605
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W8
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Ōpito Bay Road, Ōpito Bay, including all areas within the road reserve and beach
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MB21
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Ōtama Beach Road, Kūaotunu, including all areas within the road reserve
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MB22
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Ōtautū Wharf Road, Colville, including all areas within the road reserve and adjacent beach
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CC12
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Paparoa – Shakespeare Cliff – Cooks Beach Reserve, Cook Beach
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DP 15405
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MB23
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Patukirikiri Reserve, Coromandel
Legal descriptions: Pt Kauri Blk, Blk V Coromandel
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CC13
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91A Pāuanui Boulevard, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 2 DPS 23208, Lot 2 DPS 24821, Lot 3 DPS 23209, Lot 45 DPS 18263
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TP5
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Pleasant Point Reserve, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 6 DPS 33099
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TP6
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Port Jackson Road, Port Jackson, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC14
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Pottery Lane, Coromandel, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC15
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Pungarehu Street, Kūaotunu, including all areas within the road reserve
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MB24
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Pūrangi Reserve, Cooks Beach
Legal descriptions: Lots 93 & 94 DPS 22459, Lot 1 DPS 2788 and Lot 101 DPS 22461
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MB25
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2A Robinson Road (boat launch area), Whitianga, including all areas within the adjacent road reserve
Legal descriptions: Lot 4 DPS 14526 (Stone store reserve), Lot 5 DPS 14526, Lot 69 DPS 16632
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MB26
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Skippers Reserve, Ōpito Bay
Legal descriptions: Lots 21, 22 & 23 DPS 12004 and Lot 1 DPS 6765
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MB27
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Sugar Loaf Wharf, opposite 311 Te Kōuma Road, Te Kōuma, including all parking and maritime facilities on the Te Kōuma Road road reserve and hydro parcels
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CC16
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Tangiteroria Lane (Boat Ramp Access) Reserve, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 28 DPS 38640
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TP9
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Tapu Beachfront Reserve, Tapu
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DP 33504, Sec 71 Blk XI SO Hastings Lot 1 DPS 14344, Lot 28 Block ML 20473 and Lots 1-3 DPS 23986
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T12
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Tararū Beachfront South Reserve, Tararū
Legal descriptions: Lot 4 DP 33640
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T14
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Tararū Creek Reserve, Tararū
Legal descriptions: Lot 6 DPS 24556
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T15
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Tatahi Reserve, Te Puru
Legal descriptions: Lots 26 & 40 DP 15310
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T16
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TCDC Office car park, 515 Mackay Street, Thames
Legal descriptions: Sec 8 SO 58745, Lot 2 DP 308805
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T17
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Te Karo Bay (Sailors Grave) Reserve, Tairua, including all areas within the road reserve from opposite 157 Sailors Grave Road to Te Karo Bay
Legal descriptions: Lot 8 DPS 51452
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TP10
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Te Kōuma Road, including all areas within the road reserve, adjacent beaches and Hannafords Wharf, Te Kōuma
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CC17
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Te Mātā Creek boat ramp launch area and swim hole area, portion of Te Mātā Creek Road opposite 5 to 17 Te Mātā Creek Road, Te Mātā
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T18
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Te Mātā North Reserves, Te Mātā, including all areas within the adjacent road reserve
Legal descriptions: Lot 4 DPS 5052
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T19
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Te Puru Beach Walkway, Te Puru
Legal descriptions: Sec 1 SO 459768
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T20
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Te Puru boat ramp, parking area, and beachfront, 1, 21A and 43 Seaview Avenue and 21 Tatahi Street, Te Puru, including all areas within the adjacent road reserve, beach and hydro parcels
Legal descriptions: (1 Seaview) Sec 50 Town O Unuarei and Sec 23 Town O Unuarei; (21A Seaview) Sec 12 Town O Unuarei and Sec 22 Town O Unuarei; (43 Seaview) Sec 2 SO 459768; (21 Tatahi) Lot 1 DP 15310, Lot 26 DP 15310, Lot 40 DP 15310, Lot 73 DP 15310 and Sec 52 Town O Unuarei
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T21
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Te Puru Creek Reserve, Te Puru
Legal descriptions: Sec 47 Town O Unuarei
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T22
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Te Titoki Reserve, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Sec/s 1-7 Township Whangamata, Sec 339 SO Whangamata, Sec 340 SO Whangamata, Sec 341 SO Whangamata, Sec 342 SO Whangamata and Sec 343 SO Whangamata
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W9
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The Esplanade, road, council land and reserve, including all areas within the road reserve to the intersection with Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
Legal descriptions: Section 1 SO 59762, Pt Lot 6 DP 22686 and Lot 3 DP 426920
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MB29
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The Pines (Matarangi West) Reserve, Matarangi (previously known as Matarangi Spit Reserve)
Legal descriptions: Lots 35 and 37 DPS 72837 and Lot 18 DP 331131
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MB30
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The Village Green Reserve, Kūaotunu West
Legal descriptions: Lot 31 DPS 7707
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MB31
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The Village Green Reserve, Matarangi
Legal descriptions: Lots 509 and 510 DPS 34222 and Lot 5 DPS 72650
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MB32
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Tuateawa Road, including the boat ramp on the road reserve near 296 Tuateawa Road and the foreshore and beaches
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CC18
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Waipatukahu Point Reserve, Tapu
Legal descriptions: B ML Waipatukahu
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T25
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Waiponga Reserve, Ōpoutere
Legal descriptions: Lots 7 & 8 DPS 53635, Sec 40 Blk VIII SO Tairua
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W10
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Waitete Bay Foreshore, portion of Waitete Bay Road from intersection with Torehina Heights, including adjacent beach
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CC19
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Waterways Parade, Pāuanui, including all areas within the road reserve
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TP13
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Whangamatā Marina Reserve, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Lots 2 & 6 DP 454776 and Lot 9 DP 30953
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W11
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Whangapoua Wharf, 1680 Whangapoua Road, and all areas within the road reserve from 1645 to 1739 Whangapoua Road, Whangapoua
Legal descriptions: Lot 6 DPS 32355
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MB33
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Williamson Park, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Sec 10 Blk XVI Tairua SD
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W12
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Winiata Street, Wharekaho, including all areas within the road reserve
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MB35
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Woollams Avenue, Coromandel, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC21
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Woodroffe Road, Wyuna Bay, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC23
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Wyuna Bay Road, Wyuna Bay, including all areas within the road reserve
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CC24
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Schedule 2 – Areas where freedom camping is restricted
Clause 8(3)
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Explanatory notes
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The restrictions in the table below apply in addition to the restrictions in clause 8(2) and (4). If no additional restrictions are listed, then only the restrictions in clause 8(2) and (4) apply to the area.
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Definition of area
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Additional Restrictions
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Reference number for map in Schedule 3
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Aickin Road Sports Reserve, including all areas within the road reserve of Aickin Road, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Lot 7 DPS 35364, Lot 118 DP 36497, Lot 10 DP 35959
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Designated place: Area opposite 212A Aickin Road indicated by signs
Day to leave: Saturday
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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W1
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Beach Road, Whangamatā, including all areas within the road reserve
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Designated place: On the grass area on the right-hand side of the formed entrance opposite 305 Beach Road indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 2
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W2
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Brown Street, Thames, including all areas within the road reserve
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Designated place: Area indicated by signs in car park opposite Walter Street intersection
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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T3
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Coroglen Reserve
Legal descriptions: Pt Whakapoi No 2 Blk IV Whitianga SD
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Designated place: As indicated by signs in the south corner of the car park area that is on the right-hand side of State Highway 25 (Tairua-Whitianga Road) near number 1909 ‘after’ the bridge when travelling north-south and on the left-hand side ‘before’ the bridge when travelling east-west
Maximum number of vehicles: 5
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MB7
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Danby Field car park (known as Shopper’s car park), 301 Queen Street, Thames
Legal descriptions: SO Hangaruru, B ML Nokenoke, A ML Nokenoke, Pt Whakaharatau A Blk, Lots 1,3 & 4 DPS 53443, Lot 8 DPS 53444
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Designated place: Area in west side of car park (entrance from Richmond Street) indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 20
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T4
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Egans Reserve, 1524 The 309 Road, Kaimarama
Legal descriptions: Sec 24 Blk XV Coromandel SD Recreation Reserve
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See explanatory notes
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MB9
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Information Centre car park, 616 Port Road, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DPS 656
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Designated place: Marked 4 parking spaces in the north side of the car park, adjacent to, and access from, the Service Lane, opposite the public toilets and indicated by signs
Time: 5pm to 8am
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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W5
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Island View Reserve, Whangamatā
Legal descriptions: Lot 704 DPS 5197
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Designated place: 4 spaces in the top carpark on Island View Reserve, on the left-hand side from the entry opposite 101 Island View Road, as indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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W6
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Kapanga Road car park, area in the road reserve opposite 355-405 Kapanga Road, Coromandel
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Designated place: Marked 6 parking spaces indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 6
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CC6
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Lee Street car park, 2 Lee Street, Whitianga
Legal descriptions: Lot 27 DPS 11990
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Designated place: Marked 8 parking spaces at the west end of the car park adjacent to 14 Lee Street indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 8
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MB15
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520 Mackay Street, Thames (Bowling club car park)
Legal descriptions: Sec 1 SO 452727
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Designated place: Marked 3 spaces in the south-east corner of the car park opposite the entrance to the bowling club indicated by signs
Time: 5pm to 8am
Maximum number of vehicles: 3
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T10
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Ocean Beach (South End), Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Lot 5 DPS 21455 and Lot 3 DPS 43910
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Designated place: In the middle parking area opposite 68-84 Pāuanui Beach Road indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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TP4
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Omara Reserve, Matarangi
Legal descriptions: Lots 42 & 43 DPS 72837 and Lots 26 & 37 DP 344647
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Designated place: Area near the entrance to the reserve on the left side of Boat Ramp Road indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 5
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MB20
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Rhodes Park car park, Thames
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DPS 79693
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Designated place: Area indicated by signs in the gravel area north of the netball courts adjacent to Ngāti Maru Highway
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T11
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Royal Billy Point and Te Karaka Reserve, Pāuanui
Legal descriptions: Sec 10 Blk XIV Whitianga SD
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Designated place: Area accessed from entrance off Vista Paku indicated by signs in the upper southeast corner car park on the boundary of the two reserves
Maximum number of vehicles: 3
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TP7
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Tangimoana Esplanade Reserves, including all areas within the adjacent Paku Drive road reserve, Tairua
Legal descriptions: Lot 27 DPS 11723
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Designated place: Marked 5 parking spaces in the south end of the car park opposite 44 Paku Drive indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 5
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TP8
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Tararū Beachfront North Reserve, including beach access, Tararū
Legal descriptions: (designated place) Part Kauaeranga E No 6 Blk, Sec 17 Blk I Thames SD, (remainder) Lot 2 DPS 43354 and Part E14B ML Kauaeranga
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Designated place: Area indicated by signs behind 1019 Tararū Road
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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T13
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TCDC Mercury Bay Area office car park, 4A Monk Street, Whitianga
Legal descriptions: Lots 29, 30 & 31 DP 379 and Lot 2 DP 411865
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Designated place: Marked 4 parking spaces on 5A Monk Street (on Lot 31 DP 379), behind 2 and 4 Monk Street, indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
Time: 5pm to 8am
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MB28
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Tui Terrace and Wharf Road, Tairua, including all areas within the road reserve and adjacent beach
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Designated place: Area opposite 11 Tui Terrace indicated by signs in angle parking area
Maximum number of vehicles: 2
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TP11
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Waikawau South Reserve, 947 Thames Coast Road State Highway 25, Waikawau
Legal descriptions: Sec 29 Blk VI SO Hastings, Lot 2 DPS 28291, Lot 4 DPS 28291, Sec 28 Blk VI SO Hastings, Sec 25 Blk VI SO Hastings, Lot 4 DP 29424
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See explanatory notes
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T23
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Waiomu Domain and Reserves, Waiomu
Legal descriptions: Lot 1 DP 33672 BLK XIV Hastings SD, Lot 3 DPS 30882 and Lot 3 DPS 33150, Lots 8 and 9 DP 25599 Hastings SD, Lot 2 DPS 49601
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Designated place: Area in the north western corner of Domain in car parking area
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T24
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Waitoko Stream (Grahams Creek) Esplanades, 175 Ocean Beach Road, Tairua
Legal descriptions: Part Lot 23 DP 34418
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See explanatory notes
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TP12
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Whangapoua car park and part of Tangiora Avenue, Whangapoua, all areas within the road reserve between 362 and 386 Tangiora Avenue, Whangapoua
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Designated place: Area adjacent to 384 Tangiora Avenue indicated by signs
Maximum number of vehicles: 2
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MB34
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Whittle Reserve, Colville
Legal descriptions: Sec 1 SO 354749
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Designated place: Area indicated by signs on the right-hand side of the gravelled area accessed from Colville Road
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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CC20
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Woollams Avenue car park, Coromandel
Legal descriptions: Sec 2 SO 60831, Pt DP Te Umuhau
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Designated place: Marked 4 parking spaces in the north end of the car park adjacent to the entrance from 44 Woollams Avenue, 2 spaces next to the EV charging spaces on the left side and 2 spaces on the right side indicated by signs
Time: 5pm to 8am
Maximum number of consecutive nights: 1
Maximum number of vehicles: 4
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CC22
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Schedule 3 – Maps
Clause 16(3)
Maps can be viewed at these links:
Coromandel-Colville areas
Mercury Bay areas
Tairua-Pāuanui areas
Thames areas
Whangamatā areas
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This note is not part of the bylaw but is intended to indicate its general effect.
This bylaw regulates freedom camping in areas that are under the control or management of the Thames-Coromandel District Council. All freedom camping in those areas is restricted to self-contained motor vehicles that can stay for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights between the hours of 5pm to 9am only. For some areas there are additional restrictions and they are listed in Schedule 2 of the bylaw. Freedom camping is prohibited in the areas listed in Schedule 1. The bylaw also sets out a process for obtaining an approval to freedom camp in areas where it is restricted or prohibited.
This bylaw is secondary legislation under the Legislation Act 2019.
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Title
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Freedom Camping Bylaw/Te Ture ā-rohe mō te Puni Mataraharaha ki rō waka
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Empowering Act
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Freedom Camping Act 2011
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Empowering provision
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Section 11
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Maker name
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Governing body of the Thames-Coromandel District Council
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Administering agency
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Thames-Coromandel District Council
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Date made
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7 October 2022
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Publication date
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25 November 2022
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Notification date
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25 November 2022
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Commencement date
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5 December 2022
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Amendment date
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8 August 2023
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Amendment date
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10 December 2024
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Review date
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07 October 2027
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Maps of Prohibited and Restricted Areas