Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan

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Feedback for the early insights engagement to help shape the draft Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan closed on 7 July 2026. Thanks to everyone who took part during June-July. We received 88 comments pinned to an ideas map telling us:

  • what you love about these reserves
  • what’s not working so well (now or as we grow)
  • your ideas to help shape the future of these public spaces

>>View feedback provided from early insights engagement

A summary of feedback received during the engagement will be available to view in August.


Next steps

All community feedback will be considered by the Parks team and used to shape a draft Reserve Management Plan. The draft will then be endorsed by Council before being released for formal public consultation in early 2027.


Background

We’re reviewing the existing Sunshine Bay, Frankton and Kelvin Heights Foreshore Management Plan (1991). It's nearly 35 years old and no longer reflects how much our district — and the lakefront — has changed. We want to make sure the plan supports how people use and enjoy these areas today, and reflects what our community wants for the future.

The existing plan aims to balance public recreation and access, commercial activities and protecting the natural environment. A lot of the key issues and objectives of the plan are still relevant but need updating. We want your input on how best we can manage these reserves now and in the future.

>>Read the existing Sunshine Bay, Frankton and Kelvin Heights Foreshore Management Plan (1991)

The updated plan will be renamed the Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan (RMP).

It will guide the management and development of the lakefront reserves along the Frankton Arm to the Kelvin Peninsula and Sunshine Bay (excluding Queenstown Bay and Queenstown Gardens). This includes walking and biking trails, recreation opportunities, commercial activities, landscape and biodiversity values, pest control and ecological restoration (including willow removal and revegetation).


Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserves Map
(click on map to view larger version)


How to have your say

The early engagement stage is a chance to tell us your ideas, both big and small.

Please read the existing plan, then from Monday 8 June head to the interactive map below and drop a pin to tell us:

  • what you value
  • anything that could be improved
  • your ideas for the future

Feedback to help inform the draft Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay RMP will be open from Monday 8 June till Monday 6 July 2026.


Got a question?

Please submit it on the 'Ask a question' form below and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.


What is a Reserve Management Plan?

It’s a plan (prepared under the Reserves Act) that sets the direction for how Council manages and looks after reserves - including how they’re used, protected and developed over time. It guides day-to-day decisions and long-term planning.

Feedback for the early insights engagement to help shape the draft Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan closed on 7 July 2026. Thanks to everyone who took part during June-July. We received 88 comments pinned to an ideas map telling us:

  • what you love about these reserves
  • what’s not working so well (now or as we grow)
  • your ideas to help shape the future of these public spaces

>>View feedback provided from early insights engagement

A summary of feedback received during the engagement will be available to view in August.


Next steps

All community feedback will be considered by the Parks team and used to shape a draft Reserve Management Plan. The draft will then be endorsed by Council before being released for formal public consultation in early 2027.


Background

We’re reviewing the existing Sunshine Bay, Frankton and Kelvin Heights Foreshore Management Plan (1991). It's nearly 35 years old and no longer reflects how much our district — and the lakefront — has changed. We want to make sure the plan supports how people use and enjoy these areas today, and reflects what our community wants for the future.

The existing plan aims to balance public recreation and access, commercial activities and protecting the natural environment. A lot of the key issues and objectives of the plan are still relevant but need updating. We want your input on how best we can manage these reserves now and in the future.

>>Read the existing Sunshine Bay, Frankton and Kelvin Heights Foreshore Management Plan (1991)

The updated plan will be renamed the Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan (RMP).

It will guide the management and development of the lakefront reserves along the Frankton Arm to the Kelvin Peninsula and Sunshine Bay (excluding Queenstown Bay and Queenstown Gardens). This includes walking and biking trails, recreation opportunities, commercial activities, landscape and biodiversity values, pest control and ecological restoration (including willow removal and revegetation).


Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserves Map
(click on map to view larger version)


How to have your say

The early engagement stage is a chance to tell us your ideas, both big and small.

Please read the existing plan, then from Monday 8 June head to the interactive map below and drop a pin to tell us:

  • what you value
  • anything that could be improved
  • your ideas for the future

Feedback to help inform the draft Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay RMP will be open from Monday 8 June till Monday 6 July 2026.


Got a question?

Please submit it on the 'Ask a question' form below and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.


What is a Reserve Management Plan?

It’s a plan (prepared under the Reserves Act) that sets the direction for how Council manages and looks after reserves - including how they’re used, protected and developed over time. It guides day-to-day decisions and long-term planning.

Ask a question

Do you have a question about the Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan?  Ask it here and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. 

All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.

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  • Share I would ask what trail maintenance is planned for the entire Kelvin Peninsula walking track? There are dangerous rocks in the track at the Willow Place entrance,and along the entire trail to Bayview Road there is also a number of residents that have cut trees and dumped the branches on the waterfront reserve land along the trail and in particular between Loop Rosd and Willow Place entrance to the trail? on Facebook Share I would ask what trail maintenance is planned for the entire Kelvin Peninsula walking track? There are dangerous rocks in the track at the Willow Place entrance,and along the entire trail to Bayview Road there is also a number of residents that have cut trees and dumped the branches on the waterfront reserve land along the trail and in particular between Loop Rosd and Willow Place entrance to the trail? on X (formerly Twitter) Share I would ask what trail maintenance is planned for the entire Kelvin Peninsula walking track? There are dangerous rocks in the track at the Willow Place entrance,and along the entire trail to Bayview Road there is also a number of residents that have cut trees and dumped the branches on the waterfront reserve land along the trail and in particular between Loop Rosd and Willow Place entrance to the trail? on Linkedin Email I would ask what trail maintenance is planned for the entire Kelvin Peninsula walking track? There are dangerous rocks in the track at the Willow Place entrance,and along the entire trail to Bayview Road there is also a number of residents that have cut trees and dumped the branches on the waterfront reserve land along the trail and in particular between Loop Rosd and Willow Place entrance to the trail? link

    I would ask what trail maintenance is planned for the entire Kelvin Peninsula walking track? There are dangerous rocks in the track at the Willow Place entrance,and along the entire trail to Bayview Road there is also a number of residents that have cut trees and dumped the branches on the waterfront reserve land along the trail and in particular between Loop Rosd and Willow Place entrance to the trail?

    Grant Coburn asked 7 days ago

    Kia ora Grant, 

    Thanks for your questions. 

    The Kelvin Peninsula and Kelvin Heights trails are maintained regularly by QLDC's Parks team, with scheduled maintenance inspections typically taking place around four times each year. The most recent inspection of the Kelvin Heights Trail, including the section near Willow Place, was carried out on 15 July 2026. At that time, no dangerous rocks or similar hazards were identified. The next scheduled inspection is planned for October. 

    If you've noticed specific hazards along the track, we'd appreciate you reporting them through the Snap Send Solve app. This helps our team assess the issue and respond as quickly as possible.

    In relation to the green waste and branch dumping you've observed along the reserve, disposing of garden waste on Council reserve land is not permitted. Garden waste should be composted at home where possible or taken to a QLDC transfer station for disposal. 

    We'd also note that volunteers from the Kelvin Heights Working Group have recently been undertaking weed and pest plant removal along sections of the Kelvin Heights Track, with a particular focus on blackberry. As part of this work, vegetation has been temporarily stockpiled for collection by Council contractors over the coming days.

    If you witness green waste being dumped, you can report it through the Snap Send Solve app, via the Council website, or by emailing services@qldc.govt.nz. Council investigates reports and will work with adjoining property owners to address any instances of garden waste being dumped on reserve land. 

    Thank you for helping us look after these reserves and trails. 

    QLDC Parks Team

  • Share Policy S48 of the 1991 Plan states: "that the boat sheds adjoining Peninsula Street (now Park Street) be removed following the expiry of current lease arrangements." Would you please advise which of the lease arrangements expired since 1991(35 years ago) and why none of the boat sheds have been removed? on Facebook Share Policy S48 of the 1991 Plan states: "that the boat sheds adjoining Peninsula Street (now Park Street) be removed following the expiry of current lease arrangements." Would you please advise which of the lease arrangements expired since 1991(35 years ago) and why none of the boat sheds have been removed? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Policy S48 of the 1991 Plan states: "that the boat sheds adjoining Peninsula Street (now Park Street) be removed following the expiry of current lease arrangements." Would you please advise which of the lease arrangements expired since 1991(35 years ago) and why none of the boat sheds have been removed? on Linkedin Email Policy S48 of the 1991 Plan states: "that the boat sheds adjoining Peninsula Street (now Park Street) be removed following the expiry of current lease arrangements." Would you please advise which of the lease arrangements expired since 1991(35 years ago) and why none of the boat sheds have been removed? link

    Policy S48 of the 1991 Plan states: "that the boat sheds adjoining Peninsula Street (now Park Street) be removed following the expiry of current lease arrangements." Would you please advise which of the lease arrangements expired since 1991(35 years ago) and why none of the boat sheds have been removed?

    Fitzpatrick Brian asked about 1 month ago

    Kia ora Brian, 

    Thank you for your question regarding the boatsheds along Park Street.

    The boatsheds are currently authorised through annual temporary permits, which are renewed on 1 July each year. These approvals have been continued on a temporary basis while the Frankton Arm and Sunshine Bay Reserve Management Plan (RMP) review is undertaken. 

    The purpose of maintaining the current arrangements during the review is to allow the community to have input into the future of the boatsheds before any decisions are made. The reviewed RMP will provide direction on the future management of the boatsheds and whether they are supported in this location.

    As part of the RMP review process, we will be seeking community feedback on the future of the boatsheds. The final RMP will reflect the outcomes of that process, following consideration of all submissions and feedback received. 

    At this stage the draft RMP is expected to be publicly notify in late 2026/early 2027. Any proposed changes relating to the boatsheds will be considered through that process before decisions are made.

    We hope this helps clarify the current situation. Please feel free to get in touch at parksplanning@qldc.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Page last updated: 07 Aug 2026, 10:12 AM