Napier
Freedom Camping in Napier
Discover where to freedom camp in Napier, with four designated areas including Marine Parade, Perfume Point and the National Aquarium, plus practical information on camping rules and stay limits.
Napier offers four freedom camping areas. Please ensure you follow all bylaws and regulations or infringements may apply.
BMX Pump Track, Marine Parade
Vehicles must be self-contained
3 nights' maximum stay
Perfume Point carpark
4 spaces only (look for the signs)
Vehicles must be self-contained
2 nights maximum stay
National Aquarium of New Zealand carpark
4 spaces only in marked spaces
Between 5:30pm and 7:30am only
Vehicles must be self-contained
2 nights maximum stay
Northern Marine Parade carpark
4 spaces only in marked spaces
2 nights maximum stay
Freedom camping is prohibited in the following places:
The Westshore Foreshore Reserve
The CBD, Marewa, Taradale and Tamatea shopping districts
McLean Park
Opening
Hours
Mon - Closed
Tue - Closed
Wed - Closed
Thu - Closed
Fri - Closed
Sat - Closed
Sun - Closed
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