Ferry passengers prompt talks of new freedom camping site in Picton
Freedom camping sites in and around Picton might be down, but not out. Picton, with the ferry terminal pictured. Photo: RNZ / Matt Chatterton Talks will begin next year between the Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough over an "appropriate" spot to put freedom campers looking to use the ferries. This comes weeks after two proposed sites were tossed from the seaside town, following opposition from residents and businesses. The council's freedom camping subcommittee said in their decision document last month that many of Marlborough's campers used Picton's ferries, and a place was ...
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