1 | Page Contents Summary Table ..................................................................................................................................... 3 District Wide Management ................................................................................................................... 7 Site Specific Management ..................................................................................................................... 9 Blenheim Urban Area .................................................................................................................. 9 Wynen St Carpark ...................................................................................................................... 11 Taylor Dam Reserve ................................................................................................................... 13 River Reserve on Steam Wharf Road ......................................................................................... 17 River Reserve on Jones Road ..................................................................................................... 19 Ferry Bridge Picnic Area ............................................................................................................. 21 Wairau Diversion Reserve.......................................................................................................... 23 Picton Urban Area ..................................................................................................................... 27 Collins Picnic Area & Freeths Road, Koromiko ........................................................................... 29 Port Underwood Road, Tumbledown Bay Road ......................................................................... 31 Queen Charlotte Drive ............................................................................................................... 33 Anakiwa Road, Foreshore and Village Green ............................................................................. 35 Marlborough District Council Responsible Camping Review Site Assessments May 2020
Site Recommendation Conditions Purpose Other Actions District Wide Restricted • SC vehicles up to 2
nights/4 weeks (existing) • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Review legality of district wide restriction
Blenheim Urban Area
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Review legality of blanket urban restrictions
Restricted – Wynen St carpark
• SC vehicles
• 2 consecutive nights / four-week period on no more than 2 occasions (change)
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Review current allocated area against existing use and any hazard/management issues Consider if legally possible to charge by meter (e.g. Wellington)
Taylor Dam Reserve
Prohibited Lower
• N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Restricted Upper • SC vehicles, Restriction limited to 10 or similar relative to capacity of the carpark (existing)
• Limit of 2 consecutive nights per calendar month on no more than 2 occasions (change)
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Consider better definition of the restricted area parking sites and separation from these from the access road by way of barrier or fence.
Spring Creek Reserve
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Nil
River Reserve on Steam Wharf Road
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Protect access
Nil
River Reserve on Jones Road
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Protect access
Nil
Ferry Bridge Picnic Area
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Protect access
Nil
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Site Recommendation Conditions Purpose Other Actions
Wairau Diversion Reserve
Prohibited -Mouth
• N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Nil
Restricted – Lower reach
• SC vehicles up to 2 nights/4 weeks plus variation by application
• SC only or also permit non-SC following installation of additional facilities (new)
• Restrict numbers by marking out & landscaping defined area (new)
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Undertake site layout landscape planning to better define area Consider installation of additional toilet facilities
Rarangi Blue Gum/Millennium Rock Reserve
Prohibited N/A • Protect the area
Nil
Picton Urban Area Prohibited N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Restricted (new) Consider:
• ferry precinct
• part 44 High St carpark or
• part marina carpark
• SC vehicles
• Overnight only
• Consider pay by meter
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Engage with Picton Ferry Precinct project team to advocate for some on shore provision for part overnight parking for ferry traffic. Consider part of 44 High St or marina carparks for limited overnight use by SC campervans only and determine if legally possible to charge by meter. (e.g Barnett St carpark Wellington)
Collins Reserve and Freeths Road
Prohibited (change)
N/A • Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Port Underwood Road and
Prohibited – Port Underwood Road
• N/A • Ensure health and safety Nil
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Site Recommendation Conditions Purpose Other Actions
Tumbledown Bay Road
• Protect access
Queen Charlotte Drive
Prohibited • N/A • Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Anakiwa Road Foreshore and Village Green
Prohibited – Road Restricted – Village Green
• SC vehicles up to 2 consecutive nights/4 weeks
• Retain limited of 6/ night
• Protect the area
• Protect access
Review limit of 6 and vary as required
Kenepuru Sound Roads
Prohibited • N/A • Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Double Bay Reserve
Prohibited (change)
• N/A • Protect the area
• Protect access
Existing Reserves Act restriction
Ohingaroa Bay Prohibited (change)
• N/A • Protect the area
• Protect access
Existing Reserves Act restriction
Ohauparuparu Bay District wide restriction only (change)
• No specific conditions • N/A Engage with DOC on the best management of this area
Havelock Urban Area
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
French Pass Roads
Prohibited • N/A • Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Nil
Alfred Stream Reserve
Restricted • Limit capacity through existing defined parks
• Provide for SC, Non-SC including tents
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Confirm flood warning system Review scope for increasing number of defined parks.
Brown River Reserve
Prohibited (change)
• N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
Consider working with Carluke Domain board to provide additional seasonal capacity
Penzance Bay Township
Prohibited • N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
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Site Recommendation Conditions Purpose Other Actions
Renwick Urban Area and Domain
Prohibited - Urban Area Restricted – Domain Carpark
• SC vehicles (change)
• up to 2 consecutive nights/4 weeks on no more than 2 occasions (change)
• Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Review reserves Act status and align with Bylaw Review number limit at Domain carpark in consultation with board
Seddon Urban Area and Domain
Prohibited
• N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Work with local community if they desire to provide camping opportunities in the area
Elterwater Reserve Remove from Bylaw (change)
• N/A • Protect the area
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
Contact NZTA to discuss ownership and management issues Support continued use including definition of site to limit numbers and provision of basic facilities
Blarich Reserve Restricted • Provide for Non-SC and camping as well as SC vehicles
• Protect access Review reserves Act status and align with Bylaw
Ward Domain* Restricted (new) If a charge facility – no bylaw restriction.
• Provide for SC
• Consider whether suitable for non-SC also and whether charging is a viable option
• Ensure health and safety
• Protect access
*NOTE: Only to be contemplated if there is community support to get campers to stop and encourage greater spend in the township
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District Wide Management Description: All areas of land within the Marlborough District
that is controlled or managed by or on behalf of the Council
as defined by Section 6 of the Freedom Camping Act 20111
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No specific risk.
Natural resource values Y Camping in locations where adequate waste facilities (sewerage, wastewater and solid waste) are not available either on site or by campers can result in local contamination of sites.
Historical or cultural values N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Ongoing campervan congestion can visually adversely affect amenity values.
Recreation assets N No specific risk.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards N No specific risk.
Human hazards Y Facilities such as hand basins when used for purposes not designed for can create a hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access
N No specific risk.
High use discouraging access N No specific risk.
1 Note - does not include land controlled by the central Government agencies such as the Department of Conservation, Land Information NZ, NZ Transport Agency
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? N/A
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? N/A
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? Iwi feedback accept freedom camping providing there is net restorative benefit to te taiao (the environment). Accommodation providers support restrictions for certified SC only, other camping groups while supporting SC oppose the need to be certified SC.
Yes No - unless site waste disposal and other facilities
are available
No - unless site waste disposal and other facilities
are available
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-weeks?
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
Cannot be specific on a
district basis
Consider 1 or 2 night
limit
Cannot be specific on a
district basis
Cannot be specific on a
district basis
Cannot be specific on a
district basis
Recommendation
The areas of the District suitable for camping are those where facilities are available either on site or by the campers themselves. This
includes all locations for SC campers and only those where public toilets are available for non-SC campers. Options include district wide
restriction for SC campers only or also to include provision for non-SC campers in locations close to public toilets. The disadvantage of this
option is that a concentration of use around public toilets would inevitably occur with resulting adverse effects on access for other users.
(and the purpose for which the facilities have been provided) Recommended district wide restriction for use by SC only.
Most freedom campers are moving through the district therefore 1 or 2 nights would be suitable. Current 2-night restriction is working ok
Proportionate? Y/N
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Site Specific Management Blenheim Urban Area
Description:
Southern Wither Hills Farm Park boundary, to south side of the Co-op Drain to the intersection of Redwood Pass Road and SH 1, from the Riverlands ponds to the stop bank on the north side of the Ōpaoa (Opawa) River to the bridge at Thompson Ford Road, Murphys Road, Middle Renwick Road to Severne Street including Sheps’ Park along David Street to Battys Road, the area from Middle Renwick Road, Rose Street and Banksia Place to the Westwood shopping complex, New Renwick Road to Aerodrome Road along the Taylor River through to Taylor Dam Reserve.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No specific risk.
Natural resource values
Y Minor risk to stormwater drains if sewerage and greywater from Non-SC vehicles is managed poorly.
Historical or cultural values
N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing, or use spreads beyond vehicles (e.g. washing on lines etc.)
Recreation assets
N Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards
N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
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To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Minor risk of physical obstruction of access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
High use discouraging access
Y Minor risk of high use discouraging access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? N/A
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Y Conservation values present that could be impacted by waste from campers that are not SC or use facilities provided.
Natural resource values
Y Water quality could also be impacted by waste from campers that are not SC or use facilities provided.
Historical or cultural values
N The site has historical values, but these are not likely to be threatened by camping.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y The site has specific landscape and amenity values that could be impacted by large numbers of campervans parked in particularly scenic parts of the site.
Recreation assets
Y Facilities provided are for day use volumes only.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards Y The lower parts of the site are subject to flood risk.
Built environment hazards
N No risks.
Human hazards
Y Potential hygiene risk from day facilities being used for wider purposes by Non-SC campers. (new toilet block planned).
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
N Large area, unlikely to be impacted by physical access being blocked.
High use discouraging access
Y If the area were extensively used by campervans this would - at some level of density, be a disincentive for community use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? No
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? Possible
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? Some iwi feedback suggesting that this site could be used more widely than currently.
No – access issues for day users of the site No – access/congestion issues and lack of
suitable facilities
No – lack of suitable sites and facilities
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-week
period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommendation
Prohibited area
This reserve has been a problem area for campers in the past particularly due to congestion and access issues and environmental effects.
Without a prohibition in place this area would continue to be compromised by a proliferation of campervans.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Ferry Bridge Picnic Area
Description:
The Ferry Bridge Picnic Area is located on the north-east side of the Ferry Bridge which links Ferry Road and Botham’s Bend Road. The area runs from the bridge to the east and down to the stop bank
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
No – access issues for day use of the site No – access/congestion issues and lack of
suitable facilities
No – lack of suitable sites and facilities
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-week
period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommendation
Prohibited area
This reserve has been a problem area for campers in the past particularly due to congestion and access issues and environmental effects.
Without a prohibition in place this area would continue to be compromised by a proliferation of campervans.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Wairau Diversion Reserve
Description:
The Wairau Diversion Reserve is located at the lower reach of the Wairau Diversion. It is accessed from Reserve Road at the intersection of Thomas Road and Neal Road. Part of the Wairau Diversion reserve is currently a prohibited area and part is a restricted area.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Yes Not currently suitable, but could be if suitable
facilities were provided
Not currently but could be if suitable facilities
were provided
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2 nights
per 4-week period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
No limit, but area could be
spatially defined more
accurately
No, but retain opportunity for
variation by permit for
whitebaiters etc.
No No Consider practicality/legality
of charging if site is opened
for Non SC camping
Recommendation
Site is important to direct campers from other prohibited and less appropriate areas – including Picton and surrounds. Despite being a large
area, the site has experienced high levels of use and suffered from environmental damage from non-SC camping. The current split between
prohibited at the end of the reserve and restricted elsewhere is considered appropriate given the day use popularity of this area. There is a
need to review whether resource consent is required for camping at this site. Recommend retain existing restriction for SC only, with
enforcement to ensure compliance, or alternatively install additional facilities on the top of the stopbank and open for non-SC use also.
Whichever option is selected better landscaping and definition of areas is recommended – with the knowledge that the site is prone to
damage by periodic flooding.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Rarangi Blue Gum/Millennium Rock Road Reserve
Description:
The Rarangi Blue Gum/Millennium Rock Road Reserve is located at the intersection of Rarangi Road and Rarangi Beach Road and adjoins the DOC Rarangi Recreation Reserve.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Y Conservation land is adjacent to this site; however, values are unlikely to be threatened by camping activity. The adjacent DOC reserve is a prohibited area under the FCA due to the presence of the endangered Kiwaia moth There is a value in a prohibition of this area to ensure consistency of rules.
Natural resource values
N Unlikely to be any impact in this area.
Historical or cultural values
N No known values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
N Visual site, with the presence of campers likely to irritate some passing traffic but no significant actual effect.
Recreation assets
N No recreation assets at risk.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No known risks.
Built environment hazards N No known risks.
Human hazards N No obvious risk.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Site appears to be used from time to time for stockpiling roading supplies, so confirmation as to the importance of this site for this purpose would be useful.
High use discouraging access
N Low public use area.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? No
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) SC only
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? N/A
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. DOC feedback indicates the adjacent conservation
land is not is not prohibited ore restricted for freedom camping.
While this site may have been a problem area previously, this is likely to have been generated by perceived impacts by community members
passing rather than any actual effect. DOC has confirmed that a prohibition is useful to ensure protection of the adjacent conservation land,
and possible enhancement plans by Council for this site are not compatible with use by freedom camping.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Picton Urban Area
Description:
The Picton Urban Area encompasses the Elevation, Wairau Road, Essons Valley, following the bush line through Waikawa Bay and Victoria Domain through to Shelley Beach, Picton Foreshore through to the Picton Cemetery at Gravesend Place and back to the Wairau Road as shown on the Picton Urban Area Map.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
To Protect the area Conservation values Y Potential risk to the Victoria domain from fire/waste.
Natural resource values
Y Minor risk to stormwater drains etc depending on how sewerage and greywater from Non-SC vehicles is managed.
Historical or cultural values N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing or spreads beyond vehicles. (e.g. washing on lines, tables/chairs etc.)
Recreation assets
N Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use only.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Minor risk of physical obstruction of access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
High use discouraging access
Y Minor risk of high use discouraging access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays (e.g. Victoria Domain carpark, Picton foreshore).
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) SC only
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? N/A
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? Te Atiawa, Picton Smart and Connected and business community group support Picton urban area
prohibition and restriction for SC camping elsewhere.
No – Access and visual impacts are generated by all users and can throughout the area.
No – Access and visual impacts are generated by all users and can throughout the area. The area also does not have facilities available other than those for day use.
No – most open space areas are reserves where camping is not permitted.
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-week
period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommendation
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping relates to effects on access and visual effects. As Picton is the primary gateway to the
South Island by campervans, there has been significant use of urban streets and resulting negative impacts. Differentiating SC and non-SC
vehicles is currently difficult, and as well documented - defecation or littering in public places is possible by any visitor group. It has been
extended since the bylaw was first developed to include the Victoria Domain as result of ongoing risks to the reserve and carpark security
issues for users in this location. As with all other top of the south CBD areas, consideration to permit a small area for overnight stays for self-
contained vehicles should be made e.g. 44 High St carpark, marina carpark or overnight parking as part of the ferry precinct redevelopment.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Collins Picnic Area & Freeths Road, Koromiko
Description:
Adjacent to SH1 and Freeths Road in Koromiko. Historically a problem area with overcrowding and use of Freeths Road NZMCA site located further up Freeths Road
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
To Protect the area Conservation values Y Significant conservation values in adjacent QEII National Trust area. Little threat from camping.
Natural resource values N No obvious risks.
Historical or cultural values Y Strong opposition from Te Atiawa.
Landscape and Amenity values Y Potential for visual litter etc.
Recreation assets N No significant risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No obvious risks.
Built environment hazards Y Site is located adjacent to 100kph SH1. Some risk exists for vehicles arriving and leaving the site.
Human hazards N An adequate range of facilities for overnight use.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access Y Site has been used previously as a rest area/short stop reserve. The demands on the site means campervans arrive early in the day restricting day use.
High use discouraging access Y Site is less appalling for short stop day use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group?
*currently – potential for future campground at Koromiko School
No
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions? Possible
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? Te Atiawa strongly oppose the use of this site for this purpose. This is understood to be primarily for legality and site suitability reasons including safety. Other stakeholders have mixed views on its use; however, a majority prefer use by SC vehicles only across the whole district.
No – popularity of site prevents day use No – No – popularity of site prevents day use No – popularity of site prevents day use
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4 week
period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommendation
The Reserves Act status of the Koromiko Recreation Reserve (of which the Collins Picnic area is a part) does not provide for camping as of
right. The primary purpose this part of the reserve was originally for a rest area for day use. There also remains a difference of opinion
regarding resource management plan implications from actively providing for camping at this site. In previous years there have been
significant issues in this area however these have been reduced through tighter bylaw conditions and active enforcement patrols.
Recommend retaining prohibition for Freeths Road and extending it to include the Collins Picnic Area.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Port Underwood Road, Tumbledown Bay Road
Description:
Port Underwood Road runs from Waikawa to Rarangi Tumbledown Bay Road runs around the head of Port Underwood and down its eastern shore. Freedom Camping is currently prohibited along the whole of Port Underwood Road, on the formed road, on road reserve, on road verges and includes the Ocean Bay Reserves.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
N Significant conservation values exist in places along the road, but these are unlikely to be threatened by overnight parking. (Some DOC prohibited areas exist at Hakahaka Bay and Tom Canes Bay).
Natural resource values
N Low risk of inappropriate effluent and waste disposal affecting stream or coastal water quality.
Historical or cultural values
N No known values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Some likely effect on landscape and amenity values from a proliferation of campervans staying overnight along this road.
Recreation assets
N No risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Some parts of the road can be subject to slips but insignificant risk.
Built environment hazards
N This is the primary issue – the majority of these roads are narrow, winding, have poor visibility and few parking places.
Human hazards
Y Most of the few public facilities along route are designed for day users only, hence excessive use may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y As there are few places to park, at times parking may involve blocking an entranceway or driveway.
High use discouraging access
N No negative effects expected.
Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
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Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? No
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? N/A
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? Support from Port Underwood Association for Tumbledown Bay Road prohibition in addition to Port Underwood Road
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping on this road relates to safety issues associated with a narrow winding road with poor
visibility with few turning places or parking areas. There are almost no facilities and those that do exist are designed for day use and day use
volumes.
Tumbledown Bay Road has the same features although pressure by campers is lower. In late 2019 survey of Port Underwood Association
members indicated fewer issues along this road with support by some members for further monitoring, rather than a complete prohibition.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Queen Charlotte Drive
Description:
All areas of Queen Charlotte Drive between SH6 at Havelock to the Picton Urban area including all formed road, road reserve, road verges and the Queen Charlotte Drive Lookout.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping on this road relates to safety issues associate with a narrow winding road with poor
visibility, few turning places or parking areas. There are also few facilities and those that do exist are designed for day use and day use
volumes.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Anakiwa Road, Foreshore and Village Green
Description:
From the turn off at Queen Charlotte Drive through to the start of the Queen Charlotte Track.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
N No known conservation values at risk.
Natural resource values
N Low chance of inappropriate effluent and waste disposal affecting stream or coastal water quality.
Historical or cultural values
N No known values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Some likely effect on landscape and amenity values from a proliferation of campervans staying overnight along this road.
Recreation assets N No risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Low risk in some areas from flooding/storm surge.
Built environment hazards
N No known risks.
Human hazards
Y Public facilities at Anakiwa are designed for day user only, hence excessive/inappropriate use by people staying overnight in non-SC vehicles may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Some risk of physical obstruction however this could be contained through defined number and location limits.
High use discouraging access Y A proliferation of campervans parking overnight may discourage use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes, if SC
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? Possible
Relevant Iwi or
stakeholder
feedback?
No specific iwi feedback regarding Anakiwa road and Village Green site. Anecdotally there is support for the road prohibition but mixed local community opinions regarding this site, some supporting and some opposing the Village Green site as currently configured. DOC has not expressed a concern regarding this use in terms of the Queen Charlotte Track road end parking supply. Outward Bound has indicated generally OK with current use.
Number of vehicles per night Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-weeks?
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
Review existing limit of 6 but
retain similar number
No No No No
Recommendation
Road Prohibition, Restriction for Village Green. The proliferation of camping along this road would have an adverse effect on day use access to
the coastal environment hence a prohibition is considered justifiable. The use of the carparks adjacent to the village green does appear to work
and although it limits the available space for day use, but there are extensive other areas available. The site is not within the residential part of
the village and although the site contributes little to freedom camping area supply, this cannot be legally taken into account. There is a need to
review whether resource consent may be required under new MEP and the level of floor risk and warning system available.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Kenepuru Sound Roads
All roads servicing Kenepuru Sound north from Linkwater as shown on
attached map
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
N Significant conservation values exist in places along the road, but these are unlikely to be threatened by overnight parking.
Natural resource values
Y Small chance of inappropriate effluent and waste disposal affecting stream or coastal water quality.
Historical or cultural values
N No known values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Some likely effect on landscape and amenity values from a proliferation of campervans staying overnight along this road.
Recreation assets
N No risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Some parts of the road can be subject to slips but insignificant risk.
Built environment hazards
N This is the primary issue – the majority of this road is narrow, winding , has poor visibility and few parking places.
Human hazards
Y Any public facilities along route are designed for day user only hence excessive/inappropriate use by people staying overnight may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y As there are few places to park, at times parking may involve blocking an entranceway or driveway.
High use discouraging access N No negative effect.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Are there existing camping grounds or accommodation providers with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Only if SC
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? N/A
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this area. Some vocal local opposition to freedom camping in this area
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping on this road relates to safety issues associated with a narrow winding road with poor
visibility, few turning places or parking areas. There are also few facilities and those that do exist are designed for day use and day use
volumes. Prohibiting freedom camping for only part of this road will result in an exacerbation of activity and impact on any remaining
sections of road.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Double Bay Reserve, Kenepuru Road
Description:
Small coastal reserve, adjacent to residential properties accessed via a driveway from Moetapu Bay Road
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No significant conservation values at risk from this activity.
Natural resource values N No risk to natural resource values from use by SC vehicles.
Historical or cultural values N No obvious values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values Y Some effect on amenity values from this use but this is considered acceptable given that the current allocated site is carpark.
Recreation assets N No obvious values at risk.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Rare flood/storm surge risk.
Built environment hazards N No risks.
Human hazards Y Inappropriate use by people staying overnight in non-SC vehicles may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access Y Some risk of physical obstruction however this is contained through defined number and location limits.
High use discouraging access Y Additional use of reserve may be a disincentive for some day visitors.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? No
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
Partially
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions? No
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. Some local community members and accommodation providers strongly opposed to any camping at this site.
The use of the site for this purpose does limit the available space for day use which would have a negative effect during peak periods. The
site is held under the Reserves Act 1977 primarily for local recreation purposes with a focus on day visitors and a default statutory restriction
on camping (Section 44) There is currently a charging/management inconsistency between Council freedom camping sites and basic DOC
campgrounds on Kenepuru Road and the site contributes little to freedom camping area supply in the district, but these factors cannot be
legally taken into account. No FCA restriction at this site would result in ongoing freedom camping use.
Recommendation: Prohibit freedom camping at this site to align with existing Reserves Act restriction.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Ohingaroa, Kenepuru Road
Description:
Roadside reserve on Kenepuru Road approximately 7km from Linkwater
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No significant conservation values at risk from this activity.
Natural resource values N No risk to natural resource values from use by SC vehicles.
Historical or cultural values N No obvious values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values Y Current freedom camping site highly visible from the few nearby houses in the area and passing traffic. Negative impact on landscape and amenity values however still low.
Recreation assets N No recreation assets at risk from this activity,
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No obvious risks.
Built environment hazards N No risks.
Human hazards Y No human hygiene risks from SC vehicles with suitable facilities. Inappropriate use by people staying overnight in non-SC vehicles may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access Y Possible given relatively small area.
High use discouraging access Y Also possible given relatively small area.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? No
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
Partially
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions? No
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. Immediate local community members oppose this use due to the visual impact and the adverse effects for day use of the site
The use of the site for this purpose does limit the available space for day use and as an area for passing vehicles to take a break. The site is
held under the Reserves Act 1977 as esplanade reserve, with a default statutory restriction on camping (Section 44). There is currently a
charging/management inconsistency between Council freedom camping sites and basic DOC campgrounds on Kenepuru Road and the site
contributes little to freedom camping area supply in the district, but these factors cannot be legally taken into account. No FCA restriction at
this site would result in ongoing freedom camping use. Recommendation: Prohibit freedom camping at this site to align with existing
Reserves Act restriction.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Ohauparuparu Bay, Kenepuru Sound
Description:
Located on the western site of Kenepuru Head, Ohauparuparu Bay is 47km and over a one-hour drive from Linkwater. It is a mixture of Sounds foreshore reserve and unformed legal road
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No significant values at risk.
Natural resource values N No risk to natural resource values from use by SC vehicles.
Historical or cultural values N No obvious values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values Y Limited visible effect of campervans from the few nearby houses in the area.
Recreation assets N No recreation assets exist.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Rare flood/storm surge risk.
Built environment hazards N No risk.
Human hazards Y No human hygiene risks from SC vehicles with suitable facilities.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access N Large area – plenty of space.
High use discouraging access N Large area – plenty of space so minor impact on accessibility for others.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? No
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
Partially
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. A small number of local community members oppose this use due to reported defecation and rubbish regularly left on site
Yes No – no toilet facilities No – no toilet facilities .
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2
nights per 4 week period?
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
No limit needed No variation needed No No No facilities
Recommendation
This land is only partially administered by the Marlborough District Council with no current restrictions on the adjoining Sounds foreshore
Reserve by DOC. While there may be occasional issues with this site, it is an extensive area with a relatively low level of overall impact.
There are currently no specific bylaw restrictions that require it to be separately identified as a site in Schedule 2 of the bylaw. In addition,
DOC operate campgrounds in the area and could be asked for direction on the best level of FCA control of this area in the context of Sounds
foreshore reserve values and the operation and use of nearby camping opportunities.
In the meantime, it is recommended that the site is removed from Schedule 2 and the proposed district wide restriction of certified Self
Contained vehicles for up to 2 nights in every 4-week period apply.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Havelock Urban Area
Description:
The Havelock Urban Area encompasses the area south of Mahakipawa Road across the estuary to the Marina through to Cook Street then to the intersection with State Highway 6, then following the bush line back to Mahakipawa Road and State Highway 6.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Y Minor risk to stormwater drains etc depending on how sewerage and greywater from Non SC vehicles is managed.
Historical or cultural values
N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing or spreads beyond vehicles. (e.g. washing on lines, tables/chairs etc.)
Recreation assets
N Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards
N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Minor risk of physical obstruction of access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
High use discouraging access
Y Minor risk of high use discouraging access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? No
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user group No
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. No specific feedback from other stakeholders but camping has been an issue in this location prior to the prohibition being put in place.
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
0 N/A 0 No access N/A
Recommendation
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping relates to effects on access and visual effects. As Havelock is on the main road towards Nelson,
there has been significant use of urban streets and resulting negative impacts. Differentiating SC and non-SC vehicles is currently difficult, and as well
documented - defecation or littering in public places is possible by any visitor group.
Proportionate? Y/N
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French Pass Roads
Description:
From State Highway 6 to Ronga Road, Croisilles Road including Okiwi Bay Township, Tunnicliffe Reserve, Croisilles French Pass Road encompassing the French Pass Township, Te Towaka-Port Ligar, Elaine Bay and Bulwer Roads.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
N Significant conservation values exist in places along the road, but these are unlikely to be threatened by overnight parking.
Natural resource values
Y Small chance of inappropriate effluent and waste disposal affecting stream or coastal water quality.
Historical or cultural values
N No known values at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Some likely effect on landscape and amenity values from a proliferation of campervans staying overnight along this road.
Recreation assets
N No risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N Some parts of the road can be subject to slips but insignificant risk.
Built environment hazards
N This is the primary issue – the majority of this road is narrow, winding , has poor visibility and few parking places.
Human hazards
Y Any public facilities along route are designed for day user only hence excessive/inappropriate use by people staying overnight may create hygiene risk.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y As there are few places to park, at times parking may involve blocking an entranceway or driveway.
High use discouraging access
N No negative effect.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
N/A
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) N/A
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback from iwi on this site. Community associations in this area support the current prohibition
To Protect the area Conservation values N Low risk of impact on aquatic values.
Natural resource values N Low risk of impact on water quality.
Historical or cultural values N No values communicated at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values N Potential for minor visual effect from highway and litter etc.
Recreation assets N No significant risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards Y The area is prone to periodic flooding but considered a lower risk than the Brown River site.
Built environment hazards N No obvious risk.
Human hazards N Low risk of health issues arising from poor greywater or ablution hygiene from non-SC use.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access N Clearly defined spaces, lower public use site.
High use discouraging access N Lower community use site.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation, with capacity that provide for the same user group? Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions? Yes
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific iwi feedback on this site. Feedback from Rai Valley community varied. Some happy with the use of this site and flow on effects to local businesses, other opposed due to loss of community use.
To Protect the area Conservation values N Low potential impact on aquatic values (toilet but no greywater disposal).
Natural resource values N Potential impact on water quality (toilet but no greywater disposal) but minor relative to other catchment impacts.
Historical or cultural values N No values communicated at risk.
Landscape and Amenity values N Potential for minor visual effect from highway and litter etc.
Recreation assets N No significant risk to recreation assets.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards Y Flood risk.
Built environment hazards N No obvious risk.
Human hazards Y Overcrowding has occurred at this site over the summer, with additional vehicles clogging up site at times. Low risk of health issues arising from poor greywater or ablution hygiene from non-SC use.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access Y Previously popular site for day use by local community. During the day access still possible.
High use discouraging access Y Despite physical access still possible, site is significantly less appealing for community use. Landscaping changes detracts for community use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions? Possible
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific iwi feedback on this site. Feedback from Rai Valley community varied. Fewer residents happy with the use of this site with a majority opposed due to loss of community use and flood risk.
Include as prohibited site. The flood risk at this site is considered too great at this site for overnight stays however still a suitable site for day
use by the community and visitors. If as a result of closing this site the Alfred Stream site gets excessive use, then consider working with the
Carluke Domain Board on securing a seasonal CG Regulations approval for overflow use at the Carluke Domain.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Penzance Bay Township
Description:
Penzance Bay is located off Archers Road in Tennyson Inlet, Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere. The Penzance Bay Township area encompasses Archers Road through to Kamahi Road, including Worlds End Road.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No specific risk.
Natural resource values N No specific risk.
Historical or cultural values N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing, or use spreads beyond vehicles (e.g. washing on lines etc.)
Recreation assets
Y Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Minor risk of physical obstruction of access to properties and public areas.
High use discouraging access N Use would be unlikely to discourage members of the community using public spaces.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user
group
N/A
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific iwi feedback on this site. Wider stakeholder feedback received supports current Penzance prohibition, wider restriction to SC vehicles only and better signage at main road entry points.
No – Access and visual impacts are generated by all users
and can occur throughout the area. The area also does not
have facilities available other than those designed for day
use.
No – most open space areas are reserves
where camping is not permitted.
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2 nights
per 4-week period?
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommendation
Prohibition
This area was a problem area for a number of years with the addition of this area as a prohibited area resolving most of these issues.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Renwick Urban Area and Domain
Description:
The Renwick urban area encompasses the area from the intersection of High Street and Old Renwick Road via State Highway 6 through to the north side of State Highway 63 where it intercepts with Anglesea Street to Boyce Street including River Terrace and from Gee Street to Blicks Lane, including the Domain Area, then into Alma Street North to Oudenarde Street then to Brook Street along to High Street back to the intersection of Old Renwick Road as shown on the Renwick Urban Area map.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No specific risk.
Natural resource values
Y Minor risk to stormwater drains etc depending on how sewerage and greywater from Non SC vehicles is managed. The domain has toilet facilities available.
Historical or cultural values N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing or spreads beyond vehicles (e.g. washing on lines, tables/chairs etc.)
Recreation assets
N Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y Minor risk of physical obstruction of access in locations in the town that may be popular for overnight stays. The Domain carpark is away from the rest of the residential area and not required for day use overnight.
High use discouraging access N No obvious risk.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user group Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes SC
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? Approval needed
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific concerns raised by iwi or stakeholders regarding the current urban area restriction or use of the domain carpark
Not suitable in the urban area due to access and visual impacts and while SC vehicles have facilities, these may not be used. The domain however is away from the rest of the urban area, has toilets and is suitable for SC vehicles.
No – as no facilities available other than those designed for day users. Despite showers etc being available at a charge, greywater etc is unlikely to be appropriately disposed of by this group in this location.
No – all open space grass areas are designated for wider sport, recreation and amenity purposes.
Conditions
Number of vehicles per night Variation from up to 2
nights per 4-week
period?
Hours of use restrictions? Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
Currently 10 but this could be increased
if deemed to not impact on other users
by management committee.
No Overnight only given day
use of this carpark and
facility.
No No
Recommendation
The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping relates to effects on access and visual effects. As Renwick is close to a number of different
attractions, including wineries, there has in the past been significant use of urban streets and resulting negative impacts. The Renwick Domain is considered
an appropriate place for overnight but considered most appropriate for SC vehicles given that facilities on site are not designed for overnight camping. A
process under the Reserves Act will also be required to obtain approval for camping in this location.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Seddon Urban Area
Description:
Seddon urban area encompassing Wakefield Street across State Highway 1 to Marama Road then into Foster Street, including the Domain, connecting into Beaumont Street, encompassing Nursery Lane back to the intersection of Simpson Street, Renwick Street and then along Mills Street to Fearon Street as shown on the Seddon Urban Area map.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
N No specific risk.
Natural resource values
Y Minor risk to stormwater drains etc depending on how sewerage and greywater from Non SC vehicles is managed.
Historical or cultural values
N No specific risk.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Amenity and landscape values can be adversely affected by presence of campervans, particularly if high numbers, is ongoing or spreads beyond vehicles (e.g. washing on lines, tables/chairs etc.)
Recreation assets
N Likely to be greater pressure on any facilities such as toilets/rubbish bins etc that are provided at a scale for day use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No specific risk.
Built environment hazards
N No specific risk.
Human hazards
Y Providing for camping for campers that are not SC may result in facilities being used in unsafe ways (e.g. food preparation/utensil cleaning in toilet handbasins).
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To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y/N Minor risk of physical obstruction of access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
High use discouraging access
Y/N Minor risk of high use discouraging access in locations that may be popular for overnight stays.
Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user group Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) No
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? N/A
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific concerns raised by iwi or stakeholders regarding the current urban area restriction
not be used. Access and visual impacts also likely.
No – as no facilities available other than
those designed for day use .
No – most open space areas are reserves where
camping is not permitted.
Conditions
Number of vehicles per night
Variation from up to 2 nights per 4-week
period?
Hours of use restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
0 N/A 0 No access N/A
Recommendation
Prohibition. The primary rationale for prohibiting freedom camping relates to effects on access and visual effects. As Seddon is on SH1 there has been increasing use of streets and resulting negative impacts. The current prohibition was brought in after lower levels of control failed to sufficiently reduce issues. Differentiating SC and non-SC vehicles is currently difficult, and as well documented - defecation or littering in public places is possible by any visitor group. Opportunities exist to work with the local community if they wish to provide camping opportunities, slowing down travellers to encourage spending. Proportionate? Y/N
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Elterwater Reserve
Description:
Elterwater Reserve is located approximately three kilometres north of Ward Township, adjacent to and to the east of State Highway One, as shown on the Elterwater Reserve Map. This small layby is legal road administer by the NZTA and Marlborough roads.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
Y The site does contain significant conservation values nearby including the presence of various waterfowl that may not benefit from ongoing supplementary feeding.
Natural resource values
Y There is a risk to water quality of Lake Elterwater nearby depending on how waste is managed and ablutions/cleaning undertaken.
Historical or cultural values
Y The site is likely to have historical and cultural values with the need to ensure no impact on the environment from this activity.
Landscape and Amenity values
N The site has landscape and amenity values, but these are unlikely to be significantly affected by this use.
Recreation assets N No recreation assets at risk.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No known risks.
Built environment hazards
Y Close to SH1 with potential for some safety risk entering and exiting site.
Human hazards
Y Some risk for Non SC camping use given low level of facilities and potential for inappropriate hygiene practices.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
Y If overcrowding occurs during peak period access issues will be present.
High use discouraging access
Y High use by campers as well as making it physically difficult for other users, they will also be put off by high camping use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? NZTA - No
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? N/A
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user group Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) SC only
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? General concern expressed by iwi to ensure te taiao (environmental) quality is maintained although no specific concerns raised form anyone regarding this site.
No – as only basic facilities insufficient for non-SC
camping – particularly given adjacent values
No, as no suitable areas and as only basic facilities
insufficient for non-SC camping – particularly given
adjacent values.
Conditions
Number of vehicles per
night
Variation from up to 2 nights per
4-week period?
Hours of use
restrictions?
Seasonal restrictions? Charge for Facilities?
Define number if
overcrowding occurs
Single night only
(limited space/transient location
only)
No No No
Recommendation
This site is not able to be controlled by the FCA therefore needs to be removed from the Bylaw. It is fulfilling a role for single night stopovers, as
Council may choose to continue to provide facilities and support the use of the site for this purpose, but can only do this is necessary agreement is in
place with Marlborough Roads, including acceptance that there is no additional safety risk from this activity.
Proportionate? N/A
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Blarich Reserve
Description:
Blairich Reserve is located approximately 12 kilometres south and west of Seddon, adjacent to and to the east of Awatere Valley Road.
Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values
N No conservation values at risk.
Natural resource values
N Low risk to water quality.
Historical or cultural values
N No known historical or cultural values.
Landscape and Amenity values
N Site out of view with little visual impact from use.
Recreation assets
N No recreation assets at risk.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards Y Potential for flood risk during extreme events.
Built environment hazards
N No risk from any built environment.
Human hazards
N No known risks.
To protect access to the area
Physical obstruction of access
N No access issues.
High use discouraging access
N Low use only
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Council
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby residences? Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the same user group Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes – low use
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? No
Resource management plan restrictions? No
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback? No specific feedback received. Low use – low impact site
Provide for use by non-SC vehicles and tents which would otherwise be restricted by district wide restriction for SC vehicle use only.
Undertake necessary Reserves Act process to ensure consistency between FCA and Reserves Act rules.
Proportionate? Y/N
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Ward Domain
Description:
The Ward Domain is located on SH1 at the northern end of the Ward township
Primary Criteria (Required for bylaw restriction or prohibition)
Criteria Interpretation Risk
?
Risk Management Required (if any)
To Protect the area Conservation values N No significant conservation values at risk.
Natural resource values N No known risks.
Historical or cultural values N Historically and culturally important site which would need to be considered in any site placement but considered manageable.
Landscape and Amenity values
Y Risk to amenity values exists but considered able to be managed with careful site design.
Recreation assets Y Care would ned to be taken to ensure existing recreation assets would not be damaged by camping use.
To protect the health and safety of visitors
Natural hazards N No obvious natural hazards that require management.
Built environment hazards N Any camping sites should be located away from any earthquake prone structures.
Human hazards Y Depending on the current level of facilities, hygiene risks may exist – particularly for non SC campers.
To protect access to the area Physical obstruction of access
Y Care would need to be taken to ensure community use of this facility is not compromised or made more difficult from this use.
High use discouraging access Y Care would need to be taken to ensure community use of this facility is not compromised or made more difficult from this use.
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Secondary Considerations (Not to be factors used in bylaw restriction or prohibition consideration)
Support of the administering agency or owner? Needs local support
Can the site be located, designed, and managed to minimise actual or perceived negative effects on nearby
residences?
Yes
Is the site away from existing camping grounds or accommodation providers, with capacity that provide for the
same user group
Yes
Can waste be adequately managed at the location? (either in vehicles or on site) Yes for SC
If reserve held under the Reserves Act 1977, is camping on a reserve provided for under section 41 or 44? Approval needed
Resource management plan restrictions?
Relevant Iwi or stakeholder feedback?
There has been some community support for this use either in this location or a similar one in the township
