Whakatane District Overnight Parking Sites
Whakatane District Overnight Parking Sites
On 14 December 2011 the Whakatane District Council passed a resolution to cease the trial of overnight parking areas for self contained motor homes in the Whakatane District. Overnight parking is now an offence in the Whakatane District and members may soon be liable for a $200 instant fine for breaching Council's bylaw.
The Council has now removed the two overnight parking/camping areas at:
• McAlister Street Carpark, McAlister Street, Whakatane
• Maraetotara Reserve, Pohutukawa Avenue, Ohope
Freedom camping remains available at Aniwhenua Reserve, Galatea near Murupara township, subject to conditions (as listed on Councils bylaw, page 333 of your 2012 Travel Directory).

