4.3.3 Off water activities

Figure: Camping

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of recreation type	Overnight stay on a campground, in a motorised vehicle or tent.
Criteria for evaluation: desirable attributes	High scenic appeal, natural appeal, unique/spectacular vista, culturally/historically significant, established track, variety in landscape/view, good access - roads and by foot (or horse), close or on route to destination point, good recreation facilities, e.g. parking, accommodation, e.g. tramping hut.
High intensity use	Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore
Medium intensity use	Lake Waitaki
Low intensity use	-
Comments	See also GIS map of official campgrounds (p. 93). Refer to Written Report page 91.

Figure: Campgrounds

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of GIS data	The GIS map above displays the official commercial campgrounds in the lower catchment area.
Comments	The map is based on data digitised by Leisure Matters. Sources: AA Accommodation Guide Web: www.nzcamping.co.nz Refer to Written Report page 91.

Interpretation of GIS data

Description of GIS data

The GIS map above displays the official commercial campgrounds in the lower catchment area.

Comments

The map is based on data digitised by Leisure Matters.

Sources:

Refer to Written Report page 91.

Figure: Sightseeing

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of recreation type	For this study 'sightseeing' is considered a 'destination' activity; people who choose to visit a water body, e.g. Lake Tekapo, for sightseeing. For other types of passive uses such as picnicking and walking, it is considered a contributing factor to the recreation experience, but is not the main objective.
Criteria for evaluation: desirable attributes	High scenic appeal, natural appeal, unique/spectacular vista, culturally/ historically significant, good access - roads and by foot, close or on route to destination point, good recreation facilities, e.g. parking.
High intensity use	Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore
Medium intensity use	Waitaki River, Lake Waitaki
Low intensity use	Waitaki River mouth, Hakataramea River
Comments	Refer to Written Report page 103.

Figure: Walking

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of recreation type	Walking has been defined as a relaxed walk on generally easy, almost flat, topography taking less than one hour. It may be associated with camping, picnicking/barb-b-queuing, bird watching, dog walking, and children and babies in carriages or strollers.
Criteria for evaluation: desirable attributes	High scenic appeal, natural appeal, unique/spectacular vista, culturally/ historically significant, established track, variety in landscape/view, good access - roads and by foot (or horse), close or on route to destination point, good recreation facilities, e.g. parking, accommodation, e.g. tramping hut.
High intensity use	Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore
Medium intensity use	Lake Waitaki
Low intensity use	-
Comments	Refer to Written Report page 100.

Figure: Mountain biking

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of recreation type	Mountain biking is often associated with river and lake margins because of the presence of tracks for walking and tramping, and because the beds and margins of rivers and lakes often provide easy access to remote areas.
Criteria for evaluation: desirable attributes	High scenic appeal, high wild or natural appeal, good access - roads and foot, general skill required - provides for all abilities, preferred bed conditions - gravel (Mosley, 1983), variety of conditions and scenery.
High intensity use	-
Medium intensity use	-
Low intensity use	Lake Waitaki, Lake Aviemore, Lake Benmore
Comments	Mountain biking rides described in guide books: Hakataramea Valley, Pentland Traverse, Waimate Forest. Refer to Written Report page 100.

Figure: Hunting small game

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Interpretation of GIS data
Description of recreation type	Small game shooting includes rabbits and quail, while big game includes deer, chamois, and thar. Water bodies are not in themselves used for big game hunting, but rather the beds provide access to their habitat.
Criteria for evaluation: desirable attributes	High scenic appeal, high wild or natural appeal, good access - by foot, general skill required - provides for all abilities, high quality habitats, high waterfowl and game stocks, preferred bed and bank condition - stable bank, vegetation free for 5 m back, no snags on bed, or protruding from the bank, sand or gravel bed (Mosley, 1983).
High intensity use	-
Medium intensity use	-
Low intensity use	Waitaki River
Comments	Refer to Written Report page 98.

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