Stocks Reserve offers an ideal freedom camp location, close to Hanmer Springs, Christchurch, Kaikoura and the Waipara wine district.
- Freedom camping permitted during the hours of 8pm to 8am only.
- Non-self-contained vehicles permitted.
- No more than 2 vehicles at any time.
- Tents are prohibited
- A person may only freedom camp at a particular freedom camping site for a maximum of two nights within a 30-day period.
- All waste must be disposed of at a regional or district council approved facility.
- Public facilities must not be used for washing and/or drying dishes, clothes or any other camp-related items.
- Vehicles must be legally parked and will not prevent others from undertaking legitimate activities in the area.
- Freedom campers must comply with the request/s of an authorised enforcement officer.
- No person may light any fire while freedom camping in a local authority area except in a place specifically provided by the Council for that purpose, or with the prior written permission of Council.