Alex McKenzie Arboretum & Picnic Area — Otautau, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 46° 09.633 E 168° 00.577
59G E 269122 N 4883766
A grassy area for freedom camping
Waymark Code: WM734P
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/25/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MickEMT
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At the Alex McKenzie Arboretum & Picnic Area you'll find a large grassy area with longdrops (toilets) just over the footbridge. You can stay here for four nights. Suggest calling 0800 732 732 for details.

The Alex McKenzie Arboretum was established as an arboretum for a logging company. In recent years the ownership transferred to Southland District Council to maintain the area.

At the site there is no clear indication that you can camp here. Please refer to the website below for details.

This is one of 10 freedom camping opportunities provided by Southland District Council. (visit link)
Number of tent spaces: Four or more

Access to Campsite: Car, Bicycle, Foot

Special Features:
Sign now clearly states that overnighting is allowed. It's a lovely area. Worth walking around.
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