• Australian Firm Leases New Zealand Camping Grounds

  • Jun 27 2023
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  • The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) of New Zealand has given the green light to the Australian company, Hampshire Holiday Parks, to lease Queenstown Lakes camping grounds. The company, which already operates 29 camping grounds across Australia, was granted permission to buy the leases on 10 June. The camping grounds at Albert Town, Arrowtown, Glendhu Bay, Queenstown, and Wānaka will now be owned and operated by Hampshire. This decision has raised concerns among long-time campers at Glendhu Bay, who fear the loss of the traditional Kiwi camping experience. However, the OIO has stated that the sale would likely bring economic benefits to New Zealand. These benefits include job creation, increased occupancy rates due to improved facilities, and more efficient operation of the holiday parks. The investment is also expected to advance the government’s tourism policy and result in more sustainable and eco-friendly operations of the holiday parks. The OIO’s decision also noted that the sale had attracted public interest and several third-party submissions, particularly concerning Glendhu Bay Motor Camp. As a result, the decision-makers imposed a condition requiring Hampshire to conduct a public meeting about Glendhu Bay Motor Camp to discuss its operation with the campers. They also conditioned the applicant not to substantially alter the operations of Glendhu Bay Motor Camp. Doug Fraser, a long-time camper at Glendhu Bay, expressed his disappointment at the OIO’s decision but acknowledged the imposed conditions. Fraser, who has been camping at Glendhu Bay Motor Camp with his family since the late 1940s, expressed concern about potential development of the site. The Queenstown Lakes District Council, which had moved to allay concerns about the sale last month, stated that it would not be selling the land and retained some control over how the lease operated. The council also clarified that it had an approval role for any capital investment in new infrastructure by the leaseholder and any proposed changes to the fees and charges onsite. In conclusion, the lease of Queenstown Lakes camping grounds to Hampshire Holiday Parks is a significant development in the camping industry. While it has raised some concerns among local campers, the OIO believes it will bring economic benefits to New Zealand and improve the camping experience.
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