Camping rules

Find out where you can and can't camp in Lower Hutt.


Freedom camping

Freedom camping is allowed in Lower Hutt in accordance with the Freedom Camping Act 2011.

Freedom campers must comply with all applicable legislation, including:

  • the Freedom Camping Act 2011;
  • the Self‑contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023; and
  • any applicable Council Bylaws.
  • the Reserves Act 1977

A list of Council bylaws can be found here:

List of bylaws | Hutt City Council

Where you can camp in Lower Hutt

Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park

  • Address: 95 Hutt Park Road, Moera
  • Phone: 04-568 5913

Catchpool Valley Camping Area

  • Address: 1039 Coast Road, Wainuiomata
  • Phone: 04-384 7770

Dry Creek Entrance, Belmont Regional Park

  • Address: Hebden Crescent, Kelson

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