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Colson Lane Overnight Parking

A maximum of two 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 Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.8818928

175.0438214

Latitude
-36.8818928
Longitude
175.0438214
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • Local Council

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

Local Council

This experience is managed by a local council.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 1 night

Maximum Stay Duration

How 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

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is 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.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

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Reviews

    • Quiet spot, right across from the beach.

      Icon__personFrankie

    • Cracker of a spot.

      Icon__personJl

    • Quite a slope.

      Icon__personDavid

    • Absolutely recommend.

      Icon__personLuz

    4.1 7 Reviews Analysis

  • Two very tight spaces but just off the main road so quiet at night and very close to the beach with a cafe around the corner.

    Ice cream was excellent, as was live music from 5pm on Friday. There were two more spaces a few mins walk away next to the toilets which seemed more convenient but possibly noisier. Local kids were out and about playing loud music from cars as they drove by but everything was quiet by dark (8pm).

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Kirsty

  • Quiet spot, right across from the beach.

    Toilets down the road and waste disposal in same car park. Lovely place.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Frankie

  • Nice spot by the beach but indeed only space for 2, maybe even only one if you have a RV.

    The address here is wrong as it leads up and behind the beach front but the space is on Colson Lane.

    Dump point further down the street

    Reviewed 8 months ago

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    ClaireM22

  • Quite a slope.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    David

  • Absolutely recommend.

    A safe and quiet place in front of the beach. A coffee shop just by the parking lot and enjoyable costal walk.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    Luz

  • Cracker of a spot.

    Boat club just down the road for some dinner. Cafe three houses down for a good morning coffee and just across the road from the ocean for a beautiful walk any time. We had the car park to our selfs and no traffic noise at all.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    Jl

  • We were concerned at the beginning as se saw some laughint gaz canister (récréative drugs) on the parking but we asked the locals, who said it was quite safe.

    We spent the night and it was surprisingly calm (After 10pm, otherwise there's music everywhere) . Not a bad spot

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Gilles