Consultation will begin on Monday 27 July and will close at 5.00pm on Monday 31 August 2026.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has agreed to carry out public consultation on proposed amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 in Wānaka.
The proposed changes would:
Permanently prohibit freedom camping at the Allenby Place carpark;
Prohibit freedom camping at the Beacon Point Road carpark during December, January, and February each year; and
Increase designated freedom camping spaces at the Wānaka Recreation Centre carpark from 18 to 21.
QLDC Mayor John Glover said the concerns raised by the Wānaka community have been
carefully considered by Council.“The introduction of the Freedom Camping Bylaw has provided Council a stronger framework to manage freedom camping across the district, respond to local issues, and take enforcement action where required.
“While the bylaw is working well overall, the impacts experienced at Allenby Place and Beacon Point freedom camping areas indicate there may be a need for additional controls at these locations. Consultation will give the community an opportunity to share their views before any final decisions are made.
“Queenstown Lakes is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most popular camping destinations, and we continue to welcome responsible freedom campers who contribute positively to our local communities and visitor economy.”
This consultation relates only to the existing restricted freedom camping areas at Beacon Point Road carpark, Allenby Place carpark, and Wānaka Recreation Centre carpark. Council is seeking feedback solely on the proposed changes for these locations.
People are welcome to provide feedback on the bylaw more generally or on other locations across the district. While this feedback will be considered by Council, it falls outside the scope of the current consultation and will not result in additional changes through this consultation process.
Any broader feedback received will be provided to Council for consideration and may inform future work. Following the consultation period, the Hearing Panel will consider all submissions and make recommendations to Council, which will then make a final decision on the proposed changes being consulted on.
Consultation will begin on the proposal to amend the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 l Ture ā-Rohe mō te Noho Puni Korehere 2025 on Monday 27 July and will close at 5.00pm on Monday 31 August 2026.
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