DEREK FLYNN

Top 10 Holiday Park owner Roger Kett is upset restrictions on freedom camping at Koromiko will shift more campers into Picton car parks.

Marlburians will be able to provide feedback on the Marlborough District Council's proposed freedom camping trial from April.

Mayor Alistair Sowman said opening up more freedom spots would make Marlborough more welcoming to visitors.

Regulations encouraging campers to stay at designated areas instead of parking on the roadside would protect the environment.

"It is important that we give a signal that Marlborough welcomes visitors," Sowman said.

"We also know that there are some travellers who, for one reason or another, do not want to stop at camping grounds or holiday parks.

"What we're trying to do is find a workable way of discouraging these visitors from creating problems for the region."

There has been public support for opening up Blenheim Railway Station car park and A&P Park to self-contained campervans.

But in Picton and Seddon, camping ground owners say freedom spots will put them out of business.

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District divided over freedom camping