Central Otago council proposes new freedom camping bylaws

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 9 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story Queenstown Lakes District Council

A surge in freedom camping across popular South Island holiday spots has prompted a proposal for new bylaws. The plan suggests increasing the number of designated freedom camping sites in the district from one to 15.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 9 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Central Otago freedom camping surge prompts tougher bylaw proposal (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 9 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Queenstown proposal has new skifield, cable cars, and chalets (opens in new tab)

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