Popular camping ground publishes guidelines

NELSON: The rules of camping while the threat of Covid19 is still alive has been detailed by a popular South Island camping ground.

A newsletter has been sent out to all people with a booking at the Kaiteriteri Recreational Reserve.

It is one of the country’s most popular campgrounds, drawing about 1500 visitors a day during the peak season.

‘‘Wider visitation to Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve is in the order of 6000 per day. This runs through until Waitangi Day,’’ marketing executive Ali Amber said.

Under Alert Level 1, the campground will operate as normal, it said in the newsletter.

The use of masks in shared communal areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries was highly recommended.

Under Alert Level 2, the camping ground would still be open but with some restrictions.

Visitors would have to maintain social distancing within the reserve and limit numbers to a maximum of 10 visiting a site at any one time.

The campground would close under Alert Levels 3 and 4 and refunds would be provided.

Chief executive David Ross said they had been encouraged by the number of people visiting the reserve since the end of the lockdown.

‘‘Despite the restrictions on international travel, it is looking like a very busy summer ahead.’’ — The New Zealand Herald