Reserve Management Plans

Hipapatua/Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve is located adjacent to the Waikato River half way between the Taupō urban area and the internationally popular Huka Falls. It is one of a number of protected areas in the upper Waikato River valley and planning for its management is part of an integrated project by key organisations in the area.

The Kinloch Recreation Reserves Management Plan is a tool to provide consistent and appropriate decisions on the management and development of nine reserves in the Kinloch area.

Taupō District Council adopted the reviewed Motutere Recreation Reserve Management Plan on 17 December 2024. The plan identifies the history of the reserve, existing features and provides policy guidance on its management and development, including the camp site.

The purpose of this vegetation management plan is to provide ongoing direction for the management of vegetation in the Secombe Park area.

The first reserve management plan for the south western bay settlements was approved by Council in June 2015. You can see the detailed responses to the submissions here.

The purpose of this management plan is to try to balance recreational opportunities with the protection of the natural and cultural values of the lakeshore reserves, within the limits of the resources available.

The management plan provides objectives, policies and concept plans for the ongoing management of Centennial Park, Owen Delany Park, Hickling Park, Kaimanawa Reserve, Waipahihi Reserve and Crown Park. The 2010 management plan supersedes any earlier management plans for these reserves.

On 23 February 2016, following consultation in accordance with Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977, Council approved a minor amendment to Policy 4.7 c) of the management plan that allows fresh leases of existing community clubrooms sites on Hickling Park to be granted until 30 June 2030.

This management plan is to be used as a reference and working document to facilitate the further development and use of the reserve and to ensure the decision making and administration is compatible with the stated goal, objectives and policies.

The plan confirmed the closure of the existing motor camp in April 2006 to enable development of the new Riverside Park on the site with community event area, amphitheatre, riverside walkway and riverside restaurant/cafe lease.

All other facilities on the domain, including existing clubrooms, were to be retained and enhanced.

Sketches

• Riverside walk
• Amphitheatre
• Strategic Concept
• Final Development Concept