Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

Basic Campsites

Camping with just the bare essentials in some of the most beautiful locations across NZ. Expect a non-flush toilet that's intermittently serviced. Anything more is a bonus.

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North IslandNorthland

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical...

South IslandNelson Region

Mutton Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

Urupukapuka Bay campsite

North IslandNorthland

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

South IslandMarlborough

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South IslandMarlborough

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Temple Camping Ground

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

Temple Camping Ground is a basic DOC campsite with 30 available tent sites. Located in beech forest north of Lake Ohau. A great location for tramping...

South IslandFiordland

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

North IslandCoromandel

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

South IslandWest Coast

This is a serviced 31-bunk hut in the Glaciers area. Hut The main hut has 4 bunk rooms on the upper level of the building. You must be...

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North IslandAuckland Region

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Not Operating

Blumine Island Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Boat / Sea kayak access only

Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

Take the ferry to Rangitoto/Motutapu islands and stay at Home Bay, located right on the beach.

Mosquito Bay

South IslandNelson Region

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

North IslandRotorua Region

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat / walking track access only

South IslandNelson Region

Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 45 mins

South IslandNelson Region

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

North IslandNorthland

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

No vehicle access

South IslandNelson Region

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandQueenstown Region

Lake Mackenzie Campsite

Routeburn Track

Walking access only

South IslandNelson Region

James Mackay Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Anapai Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

Access by foot via a 20 minute walk from Whatipu car park via Whatipu caves track