Council has adopted the Buller District Council Freedom Camping Bylaw 2011 which will come into force on 2 May 2011.
Under the Bylaw freedom camping is allowed in Buller for self contained vehicles certified against NZS5465:2001, for up to three days per calendar month in any single location, provided you do not camp:
- within 500 metres of a registered camping ground;
- at any of the prohibited areas listed in Schedule A of the Bylaw;
- at any area where “No Camping” signs are displayed.
Copies of the Bylaw can be viewed at Council offices in Westport and Reefton. Copies can be obtained from Council offices or you can read the Bylaw by clicking on the link below.
