Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay

Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Cox's Bay Esplanade, Herne Bay

A maximum of three 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

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North IslandAuckland RegionAuckland

Categories

  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.8504662099308

174.725400386786

Latitude
-36.8504662099308
Longitude
174.725400386786

Nearby

Reviews

    ✓ Nice area location

    ✓ Waterfront views

    ✓ Calm at night

    ✓ Proximity to Jervois Road

    ✓ Free parking

    𐄂 Limited to 3 campers

    𐄂 Toilets far away

    • 3 spaces between the self contained zone.
    • Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.
    • Big are but quite full.
    • Not happy.
    • Very nice place, very calm in the night.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 0
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    9/10 2
    13%
    8/10 0
    0%
    7/10 4
    27%
    6/10 2
    13%
    5/10 2
    13%
    4/10 1
    7%
    3/10 2
    13%
    2/10 1
    7%
    1/10 1
    7%
  • 1.0/5

    Strongly suggest you do not stay there as locals get really upset and do not want you or any Freedom Camping vehicles there are all.

    Hi All

    Security is always alerted as and when and large fines are issued regularly to Freedom campers. Be aware.

    Reviewed 16 days ago

  • 0.5/5

    Not happy.

    $400 fine.

    Reviewed 21 days ago

    Rob's avatar

    Rob

  • 1.5/5

    Smelly, polluted beach, only 3 campers allowed per night, 1 night max.

    9 vehicles got kicked out in middle of night by rude security guards. Don’t camp here, toilets are Mile’s away over road in dark park, smelly.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

  • 3.5/5

    Good little spot in a nice area: near a park, with water view and only 10min walk from Jervois Road where you can find really nice shops and restaurants.

    I'd say it's only good for one night though as the toilets are quite far and there is no shower.

    Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in January 2024

  • 3.5/5

    3 spaces between the self contained zone.

    We got there at 5 and got a space. Lots of other vans turned up later and couldn’t stay.. or did but in the other spaces. Spaces are on a slope. 2 minute walk into the reserve there are toilets. It said they get shut at 8.30 but at 9.30 there was a security there and they were still open. Overall it’s basic but great location to be free.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice place, very calm in the night.

    Directly at the water. Slightly sloping but we had no pro problem.

    Toilets available across the street.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Ann's avatar

    Ann

  • 3.5/5

    Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.

    Toilets available a short walk over to the park, be aware they are portaloo’s currently as work is being done on the main toilet block.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    Big are but quite full.

    Also traffic all night long, felt okay enough to stay a night but there were people that did not make me feel

    welcome here.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Very interesting

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 2.5/5

    Really uneven and noisy.

    Only 3 spots.

    Reviewed 2 days ago

  • 1.0/5

    Strongly suggest you do not stay there as locals get really upset and do not want you or any Freedom Camping vehicles there are all.

    Hi All

    Security is always alerted as and when and large fines are issued regularly to Freedom campers. Be aware.

    Reviewed 16 days ago

  • 0.5/5

    Not happy.

    $400 fine.

    Reviewed 21 days ago

    Rob's avatar

    Rob

  • 1.5/5

    Smelly, polluted beach, only 3 campers allowed per night, 1 night max.

    9 vehicles got kicked out in middle of night by rude security guards. Don’t camp here, toilets are Mile’s away over road in dark park, smelly.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

  • 2.5/5

    Le parking est en pente et au bord d'une route très passante, donc très bruyante même la nuit.

    Les toilettes se trouvent dans le parc de l'autre côté de la route, à 5 minutes, mais ferment à 21h. Il y a une fontaine à eau au bord du terrain de volley. Ça fait le job pour une nuit !

    Reviewed 6 months ago

    May's avatar

    May

  • 3.5/5

    Good little spot in a nice area: near a park, with water view and only 10min walk from Jervois Road where you can find really nice shops and restaurants.

    I'd say it's only good for one night though as the toilets are quite far and there is no shower.

    Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in January 2024

  • 3.5/5

    3 spaces between the self contained zone.

    We got there at 5 and got a space. Lots of other vans turned up later and couldn’t stay.. or did but in the other spaces. Spaces are on a slope. 2 minute walk into the reserve there are toilets. It said they get shut at 8.30 but at 9.30 there was a security there and they were still open. Overall it’s basic but great location to be free.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice place, very calm in the night.

    Directly at the water. Slightly sloping but we had no pro problem.

    Toilets available across the street.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Ann's avatar

    Ann

  • 1.5/5

    Arrived here late at night with a large campervan and motorhome.

    Found some space in between other campers and a few people sleeping in their cars. Road noise tolerable. Slope not the nicest but manageable considering there isn’t much else in Auckland especially if it’s a late night. Sign says 3 cars max but there were triple the amount incl us.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

  • 3.0/5

    Uneven surface, directly next to street, toilets 3-5 min walk away, do get locked at night

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

  • 2.0/5

    Not horizontal.difficult to sleep well.

    Not recommend this area.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 3.5/5

    Good spot considering you’re in the city limits.

    Toilets available a short walk over to the park, be aware they are portaloo’s currently as work is being done on the main toilet block.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 3.0/5

    Good for one night.

    Along the water. Quiet at night but traffic noise starts early. No facilities in the area except rubbish bin

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    Big are but quite full.

    Also traffic all night long, felt okay enough to stay a night but there were people that did not make me feel

    welcome here.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Very interesting

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago