However not everyone seems convinced it is the right course of action.
The decision, made by Waitaki district councillors at yesterday’s meeting, followed months of community workshops to solve the problems created by alcohol-fuelled behaviour by young people at the Otematata camp site, in the Waitaki Valley.
About 250 people attend the unofficial event, allegedly dropped off with alcohol. They cause a range of issues including broken glass, damaged toilet blocks, drunk teenagers and trying to drive while intoxicated.
Workshops involving Ahuriri Community Board members, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher, councillors, and local police officers identified solutions and police led the charge for the liquor ban.
The public has raised concerns online a ban could entice the group to move to another area with the same behaviour.
Mr Kircher said that was still a "concern and a consideration" when deciding on the ban.
"But we have the assurance from police that if they do move somewhere else, police will be able to be there and monitor them," Mr Kircher said.
"It’s [the ban] the agreed action of the group — it’s better to be doing something, and be trying something, than doing nothing."
Ensuring the safety of all campers was "paramount" and he did not want to see another situation such as the Timaru crash in which five teenagers died earlier this week, happen again.
"We just want to keep our young people safe. If they can enjoy themselves, have a good time, and do it safely, that that’s what I want to see happen.
"I don’t want to be ... having to talk on TV about the deaths of young people in our community."
Parents also needed to take some responsibility in regard to their children’s behaviour at Loch Laird, he said.
Deputy mayor Melanie Tavendale said it was a good opportunity for the council to test the ban and "regroup" following Labour Weekend to assess the results.
