Freedom campers allowed with rules

Should freedom campers be allowed to use public parks?

More freedom camping spots are being trialled in Marlborough during summer but the proposals have received mixed reviews.

New restricted areas are being trialled at Blenheim's A&P Park, the railway station, Wynen St car park and Picton High St car park.

Freedom campers that are not self-contained can use A&P Park only between 6pm and 9am under the restrictions.

Marlborough District Council's reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett said the restrictions were put in place to avoid conflict with day users.

Self-contained vehicles can park at the Blenheim Railway Station and Wynen St car parks between 6pm and 9am for one night only.

Campers must not cook outside their vehicle and are not allowed to hang up their washing.

The new proposal would provide economic returns by providing more areas for tourists to spend a greater time in Marlborough's town centres, Bartlett said.

It has been rubber stamped by the Marlborough District Council's assets and services committee and will go before full council for approval.

Blenheim Railway Cafe owner Jeremy Harris said the trial in the railway station car park would be good for business

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Freedom campers allowed with rules

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