Amenity area

An amenity area is a type of New Zealand protected area.

Under the Conservation Act 1987, designated Amenity Areas must legally be managed so:
 * its indigenous natural resources and its historic resources are protected
 * it contributes to and allow for people to appreciate its indigenous natural resources and its historic resources
 * it fosters the recreational features of the area.

Land Information New Zealand lists 16 amenity areas on its website, all in the West Coast Region:


 * Lake Hanlon Amenity Area
 * Inangahua West Amenity Area
 * Waiuta Amenity Area
 * Craigieburn Amenity Area
 * Ahaura Road Amenity Area
 * Nelson Creek Amenity Area
 * Ahaura River East Amenity Area
 * Lake Hochstetter Amenity Area
 * Lake Ahaura Amenity Area
 * Lake Haupiri Amenity Area
 * Woods Creek Amenity Area
 * Revell Terrace Amenity Area
 * Three Mile Amenity Area
 * Dillmanstown Amenity Area
 * Shamrock Creek Amenity Area
 * Milltown Amenity Area