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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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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

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A sheltered east facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

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Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges. Moumoukai Road into the Hunua Ranges is closed off due to a slip.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Piggots Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

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Walking access only - 2.8km

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

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Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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A very basic dirt floor shelter, the roof of which is used to collect water for the tank. The water must be boiled for 5 minutes before consumption...