Camping | Tourism Ticker https://www.tourismticker.com/tag/camping/ The Business of Tourism Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:18:58 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 212885728 Asbestos removal begins at popular heritage site https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/01/asbestos-removal-begins-at-popular-heritage-site/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/01/asbestos-removal-begins-at-popular-heritage-site/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=128261 Work to clear asbestos from the popular Awaroa/Godley Head heritage site in Christchurch will begin next week.

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Upgraded Hurunui campground reopens https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/11/27/upgraded-hurunui-campground-reopens/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/11/27/upgraded-hurunui-campground-reopens/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=126070 Waikari Reserve Camping Ground in Hurunui has opened for the summer after an extensive upgrade.

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Northern campgrounds to sell out due to cut capacity – DOC https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/11/17/northern-campgrounds-to-sell-out-due-to-cut-capacity-doc/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/11/17/northern-campgrounds-to-sell-out-due-to-cut-capacity-doc/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:20:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=125560 Around 60,000 campers will visit more than 300 campsites around the country during the season.

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Coromandel DOC campsite capacity reduced https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/25/coromandel-doc-campsite-capacity-reduced/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/25/coromandel-doc-campsite-capacity-reduced/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=124436 Department of Conservation seaside campsites at five locations around the Coromandel district have opened for bookings, although capacity at some of them will be limited.

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Hurunui campgrounds roll out digital keys https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/06/hurunui-campgrounds-roll-out-digital-keys/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/06/hurunui-campgrounds-roll-out-digital-keys/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=123469 Four campgrounds in the Hurunui district are introducing a new technology-based digital key to enable visitors to pay for services.

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Lessees sought for South Island camp ground https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/29/lessees-sought-for-south-island-camp-ground/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/29/lessees-sought-for-south-island-camp-ground/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=123095 Hurunui District Council is seeking lessees for the beachside Gore Bay and Buxton camping ground.

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Kaipara camping reserve closed https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/12/kaipara-camping-reserve-closed/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/12/kaipara-camping-reserve-closed/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=113516 Kellys Bay Camping Reserve in the Kaipara District has closed and continues to operate as a recreational reserve.

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‘Pack in, pack out’ rules start at DOC Whangarei campgrounds https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/31/pack-in-pack-out-rules-start-at-doc-whangarei-campgrounds/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/31/pack-in-pack-out-rules-start-at-doc-whangarei-campgrounds/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:35:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109298 Department of Conservation camps around Whangarei will transition to a ‘pack in, pack out’ waste management policy from tomorrow, 1 February.

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Treefall threat forces DOC to close campsite https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/04/treefall-threat-forces-doc-to-close-campsite/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/04/treefall-threat-forces-doc-to-close-campsite/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=105663 The Department of Conservation has closed the Graces Stream Campsite at Remutaka Forest Park near Wellington due to the threat of treefall.

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Nash “smearing responsible campers with the same toilet brush” – RCA https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/08/08/nash-smearing-responsible-campers-with-the-same-toilet-brush-rca/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/08/08/nash-smearing-responsible-campers-with-the-same-toilet-brush-rca/#respond Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:57:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=100158 The Responsible Campers Association has called Tourism Minister Stuart Nash’s efforts to crack down on freedom camping because it "smears a lot of responsible Kiwi campers with the same (toilet) brush".

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Taupō camping spot closes until October https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/05/30/taupo-camping-spot-closes-until-october/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/05/30/taupo-camping-spot-closes-until-october/#respond Sun, 29 May 2022 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=95992 The Hipapatua Recreational Reserve at Reid’s Farm in Taupō is closed until 1 October while Taupō District Council carries out maintenance on the site.

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Te Uruwera to re-open in February https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/01/31/te-uruwera-to-re-open-in-february/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/01/31/te-uruwera-to-re-open-in-february/#respond Sun, 30 Jan 2022 17:48:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=88490 Lake Waikaremoana will re-open to the public on 6 February and all tracks, huts and camp grounds in Te Uruwera will re-open from 14 February.

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DOC urges responsible camping this summer https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/12/13/doc-urges-responsible-camping-this-summer/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/12/13/doc-urges-responsible-camping-this-summer/#respond Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:30:40 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=86711 The Department of Conservation says it is preparing to host around 60,000 campers over the summer and is asking people to be respectful and responsible while it works to keep them safe.

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Freedom camping bill doesn’t go far enough – Nats https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/12/06/freedom-camping-bill-doesnt-go-far-enough-nats/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/12/06/freedom-camping-bill-doesnt-go-far-enough-nats/#respond Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=86396 The government's proposed restrictions on freedom camping do not do enough to protect, says National MP Maureen Pugh.

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Govt unveils freedom camping rules, hikes fines to $1000 https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/30/govt-unveils-freedom-camping-rules-hikes-fines-to-1000/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/30/govt-unveils-freedom-camping-rules-hikes-fines-to-1000/#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:31:29 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=86140 New freedom camping laws will be introduced to help small communities and protect visitor destinations, says tourism minister Stuart Nash.

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Forget freedom camping, Kāpiti saddles up for horse camping https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/18/forget-freedom-camping-kapiti-saddles-up-for-horse-camping/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/18/forget-freedom-camping-kapiti-saddles-up-for-horse-camping/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:26:31 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=85415 Kāpiti Coast District Council will fund the temporary hire of a portable shower and toilet block at the Ōtaki Māori Racing Club to create an area for horse camping over summer.

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More freedom camping restrictions for Christchurch https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/17/more-freedom-camping-restrictions-for-christchurch/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/17/more-freedom-camping-restrictions-for-christchurch/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:40:40 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=85356 People freedom camping in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will face a new restrictions this summer.

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Marlborough to review freedom camping bylaw https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/16/marlborough-to-review-freedom-camping-bylaw/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/16/marlborough-to-review-freedom-camping-bylaw/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:25:14 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=85304 Marlborough District Council is reviewing its Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2020.

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Facilities close for loo review https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/01/facilities-close-for-loo-review/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/11/01/facilities-close-for-loo-review/#respond Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:05:26 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=84467 Campers organising trips to campsites between Wanaka and Makarora over summer may need to adjust their plans, says the Department of Conservation.

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Demand strong for Tairawhiti camping https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/10/20/demand-strong-for-tairawhiti-camping/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/10/20/demand-strong-for-tairawhiti-camping/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:02:20 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=83902 More than 60 permits have already been applied for as camping season gets underway this Labour Weekend in Tairāwhiti.

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Visits to Lake Dunstan campsites up 15% – LINZ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/06/22/lake-dunstan-campsites-records-10k-visitor-increase/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/06/22/lake-dunstan-campsites-records-10k-visitor-increase/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:02:07 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=76557 Around 10,000 more people used free campsites at four locations.

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Wairarapa DOC sites record 39% revenue lift over summer https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/06/15/popular-wairarapa-doc-sites-record-39-revenue-increase-over-summer/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/06/15/popular-wairarapa-doc-sites-record-39-revenue-increase-over-summer/#respond Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:44:33 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=76124 Staff see more first time campers than in many years.

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ADP: Kiwis go camping in January https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/03/01/adp-kiwis-go-camping-in-january/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/03/01/adp-kiwis-go-camping-in-january/#respond Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:01:34 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=69290 Campgrounds helped drive occupancy up across the country, according to the Accommodation Data Programme.

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Domestic travel boosts camping sales – Kathmandu https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/16/domestic-travel-boosts-camping-sales-kathmandu/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/16/domestic-travel-boosts-camping-sales-kathmandu/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:40:53 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=68403 Camping sales across New Zealand and Australia has helped lift half-year revenue, says outdoor retailer Kathmandu.

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DOC urges campers to ‘tread lightly’ over Waitangi weekend https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/05/doc-asks-campers-to-tread-lightly-this-holiday-weekend/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/05/doc-asks-campers-to-tread-lightly-this-holiday-weekend/#respond Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:10:42 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=67631 DOC is reminding people to tread lightly and follow the rules at camping spots this Waitangi weekend, such Fiordland's Mavora Lakes.

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Gisborne camping permits pitch up 20% https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/01/26/gisborne-camping-permits-pitch-up-20/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/01/26/gisborne-camping-permits-pitch-up-20/#respond Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:01:13 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=66977 Gisborne District Council has issued 20% more permits for camping areas this season compared to last, as both domestic tourists and locals take a summer break on the East Coast.

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Queenstown campground operators appointed https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/12/18/queenstown-campground-operators-appointed/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/12/18/queenstown-campground-operators-appointed/#respond Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:20:46 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=66216 A "comprehensive redevelopment" is in store after Queenstown Lakes District Council granted a lease over land for Frankton Campground.

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Domestic demand shifts camp bookings online – DOC https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/12/15/online-bookings-required-for-two-rotorua-campgrounds/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/12/15/online-bookings-required-for-two-rotorua-campgrounds/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:20:52 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=65528 Ashpit and Brett Road campgrounds on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu in Rotorua now require online bookings, as the Department of Conservation looked to manage the effects of increased domestic tourism the summer season. 

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No re-opening of Nelson freedom camping facility https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/03/nelson-shuts-down-freedom-camping-facility/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/03/nelson-shuts-down-freedom-camping-facility/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:45:22 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62772 Nelson City Council will not be reinstating its daytime facility for freedom campers this summer because fewer campers were expected.

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QLDC unveils summer camping plans https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/03/qldc-unveils-summer-camping-plans/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/03/qldc-unveils-summer-camping-plans/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:39:45 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62774 Queenstown Lakes District Council has received $509,000 of funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for Responsible Camping initiatives.

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Dunedin commits $140k for freedom camping https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/02/dunedin-receives-funding-boost-for-freedom-camping/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/02/dunedin-receives-funding-boost-for-freedom-camping/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2020 17:19:51 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62627 The Dunedin City Council has allocated the $140,000 it secured from the Government's Responsible Camping Fund.

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Freedom camping banned at Taranaki sites https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/29/npdc-bans-freedom-camping-at-key-sites/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/29/npdc-bans-freedom-camping-at-key-sites/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:45:08 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62400 New Plymouth District Council has voted to ban freedom camping completely at Corbett Park in Ōākura and at two areas at Tongaporutu.

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Self-contained camping complaints grow – RCAi https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/28/increase-in-self-contained-camping-complaints/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/28/increase-in-self-contained-camping-complaints/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:01:58 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62311 There has been a marked increase in complaints about self-containment certification for caravans and motor caravans this year, says the RCAi.

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DOC adds huts, campsites online as Great Walks open https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/doc-adds-huts-campsites-online-as-great-walks-open/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/doc-adds-huts-campsites-online-as-great-walks-open/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:02:44 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62214 The Department of Conservation has opened an additional 43 campsites and eight huts for online bookings ahead of the summer season.

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LINZ to monitor Lake Dunstan campers https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/linz-to-monitor-lake-dunstan-campers/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/linz-to-monitor-lake-dunstan-campers/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:30:16 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62223 Ensuring campers do not stay longer than they are allowed at its four free-to-use campsites at Lake Dunstan will be a key focus for Land Information New Zealand this summer season.

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Gisborne changes freedom camping rules https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/gisborne-changes-freedom-camping-rules/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/27/gisborne-changes-freedom-camping-rules/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:10:39 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62230 Gisborne District Council will consult with the public on its Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2020, reviewed to address issues arising from freedom and summer camping in the district.

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Hurunui allocated $186k responsible camping funding https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/21/hurunui-allocates-186k-responsible-camping-funding/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/21/hurunui-allocates-186k-responsible-camping-funding/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:35:55 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=61904 The Hurunui District Council will receive $185,705 from the Government's Responsible Camping Fund to support the region's camping needs.

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Gisborne allocates $300k camping funding https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/16/gisborne-receives-300000-camping-funding/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/16/gisborne-receives-300000-camping-funding/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:14:14 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=61616 Gisborne District Council has received $300,000 in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s $8m Responsible Camping Fund.

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DOC urges summer campers to book early https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/07/doc-urges-coromandel-campers-to-book-early/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/10/07/doc-urges-coromandel-campers-to-book-early/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:01:42 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=60871 The Department of Conservation is urging those planning to camp at the Kauaeranga Valley to book early ahead of what it expects to be a busy summer season.

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Davis rejects $8m freedom camping criticism https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/08/24/davis-rejects-8m-freedom-camping-criticism/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/08/24/davis-rejects-8m-freedom-camping-criticism/#respond Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:25:25 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=57520 More Kiwis are now choosing to camp and many of them might not know how to do it responsibly, says the minister.

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Green light for Marlborough freedom camping review https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/07/10/review-of-marlboroughs-freedom-camping-bylaw-begins/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/07/10/review-of-marlboroughs-freedom-camping-bylaw-begins/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:45:34 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=53896 A review of Marlborough's freedom camping bylaw is set to begin imminently following approval by the district council.

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Eastern Bay of Plenty campsites re-open for holidays https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/06/30/eastern-bay-of-plenty-campsites-reopen-for-holidays/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/06/30/eastern-bay-of-plenty-campsites-reopen-for-holidays/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:05:55 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=53032 Matata Campground and Whirinaki Recreation Camp both needed upgrades and safety work undertaken and had extended closures after the Covid-19 lockdown while the work was done.

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