Application by Southern Discoveries Limited

An application by Southern Discoveries Ltd for a lease concession at Cleddau Village, Deepwater Basin in Fiordland National Park has been approved. Submissions closed 1 July 2019.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease for a term of 60 years from Southern Discoveries Limited.

Decision

May 2025: A lease for a term of 30 years has been approved.

Application details

Applicant

Southern Discoveries Limited

Location of proposed activity

Sites B2 and H3, Cleddau Village, Deepwater Basin in Fiordland National Park.

Map reference

Between approximate map references NZTM: 1197860.5040511 and NZTM: 119836.5040556.

Map showing proposed accommodation area
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Photo showing Areas B2 & H3
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Summary of proposal

Construction of three staff accommodation buildings on lease areas B2 and H3 in the Cleddau Village which is an accommodation activity area designated under the Fiordland National Park Management Plan for staff accommodation at Milford Sound.

The total area required for the lease is 2,304 m2. This encompasses two lease areas to accommodate the buildings and a lease area extension for car parks.

Supporting documents

Landscape assessment (PDF, 39,837K)
Other supporting documents (ZIP, 31,461K)

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