Paid parking is continuing at three popular South Island tourist destinations following a trial period that generated $1.5 million in revenue. The Department of Conservation says the seven-month trial at Dolomite Point in Punakaiki raised $301,652, indicating strong demand at at least one of the sites trialled. While specific details of the other two destinations are not provided in the available reports, the decision is described as a continuation of the paid parking approach at those locations. The Department of Conservation also indicates that additional potential sites may be announced later this year, expanding the paid parking scheme beyond the initial three destinations. The coverage presents the outcome primarily in terms of revenue raised during the trial and the expectation that the policy will remain in place at the selected tourist areas. The reporting does not describe changes to pricing, enforcement, or how the funds are allocated, focusing instead on the continuation and possible expansion of paid parking at South Island attractions.