Motor Camps

Council owns three motor camps (in Russell, Tauranga Bay and Houhora Heads) that compliment the wider provision of camping opportunities in the district.

Motor Camps contributes by ensuring

• Recreation and leisure facilities are maintained and that the community has access to quality facilities and opportunities for developing new facilities are investigated

– development so far – 

Facility Bookings

What we said  we would do in 2013/14

Appointing reserve wardens through out the district to help deter illegal camping around the district.

What we did in 2013/14

Appointed five reserve wardens to monitor reserves at Kaimaumau, Whatuwhiwhi and Te Wahapu.

What we plan to do in 2014/15

Continue the appointment of reserve wardens to help deter illegal camping around the district, and working together with Department of Conservation on a common policy and strategy for managing this activity.

– what we have achieved in 2013/14 –  

• Appointed and trained five reserve wardens.

– where are we now? – 

• There was a low response generally to this initiative and it is hoped that over time more wardens will be appointed across the District.

- key priorities planned for 2014/15 –

Transport Strategy and Advocacy Plan

• Continue to encourage visitors to our district to use registered camp grounds.

¹ Please refer to the Motor Camp section of the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2012/13 and the Annual Plans 2013/14 and 2014/15 for further information on priorities