Queenstown Lakes District Council restricts freedom camping to 141 carparks
Thursday 9 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story High Court, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Niki Gladding
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved a new bylaw limiting freedom campers to 141 designated carparks across 15 areas. The decision follows community complaints regarding overcrowding and rubbish. The new regulations cover locations including Wānaka, Queenstown, and Arrowtown.