This concession is for the continuation of its use of the Te-Anau Caves for tourism activities (including associated buildings and infrastructure) within the Fiordland National Park.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application:

Applicant

Applicant: Real Journeys Limited – trading as Realnz
Location of proposed activity: At the foot of the Murchison Mountains and near the shoreline of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland National Park
Concession applied for: Lease, licence and easement
Summary of proposal: 27-year term concession for the continued use of the Te Ana-au Glowworm Caves for tourism activities. This includes ownership, control, operation, repair, maintenance and management of services and associated facilities for year-round use of the site.

Application documents:

• Application form (PDF, 44,637K)
• Application attachment – Lease plan (PDF, 5,906K)
• Application attachment 2 – Site plans and photos (pages 1 – 38) (PDF, 20,140K)
• Application attachment 2 – Infrastructure plans and photos (pages 39-76) (PDF, 22,266K)
• Application attachment 3 – Safety report (PDF, 17,066K)

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed Friday 13 December 2024.

Decision

This application has been approved.

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Lisa Wheeler, Senior Permissions Advisor: DNSubmissions@doc.govt.nz