Bryndog
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Leithfield ▷
4.0/5
Basic facilities which are a bit old, however these were clean and functional.
Friendly staff and a lovely quiet beach for walking
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
3.5/5
Basic camp with only a small number of power points so probably better if you are self contained.
Close to village so any shopping etc can be done there. Tidy and well looked after but can be a little noisy as close to main road.
Not too far from Hanmer so a good low cost alternative to staying in Hanmer that still allows you easy access to the sights of the area
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Murupara ▷
3.5/5
Remote camping area where you could be the only person there.
Road in was very rough and slippery so would pay to check at DOC office in Murupara the road conditions if you have a 2wd vehicle.
Great fishing and walking opportunities
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Otorohanga ▷
4.5/5
Really friendly and helpful manager on site.
Basic facilities but these were clean and tidy.
North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames ▷
4.0/5
Secluded basic camping areas with reasonable privacy , with a series of camps along the road (so if you don't like the crowd when you drive in you can carry on 5 minutes to the next one).
A reasonable drive out to the shops so don't forget your supplies or your insect repellent!