The Government is investing $8.5 million into improving the country's freedom camping infrastructure.
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced the funding that was recommended by the Responsible Camping Working Group.
Mr Davis established the working group earlier this year to improve the freedom camping system.
The group recently provided the Minister with their report, which assessed the place of camping in New Zealand’s tourism offering and recommended options for better management.
"The next peak season is fast approaching and I want people to be able to camp responsibly while ensuring the facilities are in place to support our communities," Mr Davis said.
"Not all the solutions recommended by the working group can be in place by this summer. I will be considering their longer-term recommendations, which look largely at legislative and regulatory changes".
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