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Figure 2 below identifies the typical relationships between the general management zones
in a hypothetical park.
Figure Figure 3 General General General management management zzones
z ones (schematic)
(schematic)
The remainder of the park outside the management zones will be managed as farmed and
natural settings in accordance with the classification of the parks. People will generally be
able to access those areas but should not expect to find facilities there, apart from tracks
through the areas.
There are areas within many parks that offer a feeling of remoteness or wilderness. Many of
these areas are relatively accessible and are becoming increasingly popular with casual
visitors. There is a need to manage the level of access to these areas and to limit the level
and type of infrastructure to ensure that the special character of these locations is not
threatened.
Some areas contain natural and cultural features that are especially sensitive to human
activity, such as historic structures, archaeological sites, wetlands, wildlife habitats or areas,
and require a higher level of management.
Some areas may also contain major features and visitor attractions that increase recreation
demand in an area, such as waterfalls, eg, Hunua Falls (Hunua Ranges) or visitor centres.
Such areas will be managed as ‘Special management zones’ (refer to section 7.5 below)
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