Council staff are recommending no freedom camping bylaw changes to tackle issues at two contentious Wānaka hot spots. A staff report presented to Queenstown Lakes district councillors found that 25% of all freedom camping complaints during the first six weeks of the 2025 bylaw were related to the Allenby Pl carpark, while Beacon Point Rd generated the most service requests over the summer. The report concluded that issues were largely due to non-compliance rather than a need for bylaw amendments. Councillors will consider three options: additional targeted conditions, a prohibition, or maintaining the status quo.
