Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

PhotoVaughan Brookfield

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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South IslandNelson Region

Onetahuti Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

South IslandStewart Island

Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

North IslandWaikato

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

North IslandNorthland

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

North IslandAuckland Region

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

Park on Mountain Road and walk 500 metres into a clearing next to the stream where you can pitch your tent.

South IslandNelson Region

Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Awaroa Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

North IslandRotorua Region

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South IslandMarlborough

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

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Ratimera Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

South IslandFiordland

Iris Burn Campsite

Fiordland National Park

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandRuapehu

Maharanui Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Moawhitu Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandCoromandel

This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam. The campsite has 4 raised platforms. Each...