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COVID-19 UPDATE 19/06/2020 - Council-owned/managed freedom camping areas at the Lake Maraetai Lakefront reserve in Mangakino and Whakamaru Domain have reopened to self-contained campers, after closing during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Hipapatua Recreational Reserve/Reid's Farm freedom camping site remains closed, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead. Our freedom camping sites will be reviewed again when we move to Alert Level 1. ------- Designated freedom camping area. Camping permitted in non-self contained vehicles and tents. You may stay up to three nights. Take all rubbish with you and leave no trace. Keep New Zealand clean. Always use the toilet in your vehicle or a public toilet.