Move to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlash

Queenstown Lakes District Council has officially adopted the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025, though not everyone is happy.

From Dawn To Dusk: Experience Taupō Camping At Its Best

In spring, Taupō truly feels alive. Blossoms add bursts of colour to the town, local cafés buzz with energy, and markets brim with fresh produce and handmade treats. Campers can spend their days ...
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Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 Adopted In Queenstown Lakes District

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has adopted the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 / Ture ā-Rohe mō te Noho Puni Korehere 2025, strengthening its ability to manage freedom camping activities across ...

Auckland scout group fed up with freedom campers defecating, leaving trash

Calls for the council to prohibit freedom camping in a public carpark used by Scouts due to ongoing bad behaviour.