How the new freedom camping rules could effect a small Southland townships freedom camp site. Lumsden's freedom camping site is in the centre of town is rated as one of the best on the South Island. Robyn Edie/Stuff Lumsden Motel co-owner Tracy Ross looks out onto the Lumsden freedom camping site from her business. She says younger international freedom campers show little respect for their surroundings, hanging their washing out and leaving rubbish behind. While freedom campers didn’t often bring vans over, there were plenty of backpackers on the island.

Source: Stuff November 21, 2020 22:52 UTC