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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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120 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 4.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

5 4 reviews

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mutton Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

5 4 reviews

Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 4 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 3 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.9 6 reviews

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...

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

4.9 4 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.9 2 reviews

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

4.9 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

4.8 6 reviews

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

4.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

4.8 1 review

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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

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