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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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Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

4 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

2 Reviews

Analysis

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

6 Reviews

Analysis

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

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Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

1 Review

Analysis

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

1 Review

Analysis

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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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

5 Reviews

Analysis

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Not Operating

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

2 Reviews

Analysis

Boat / Sea kayak access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

Walking access only - 45 mins

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tawa Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

1 Review

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Māori Beach Campsite

Rakiura National Park

1 Review

Analysis

Maori Beach Campsite is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Situated in a grassy clearing with sand dunes and the beach in...

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