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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 ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Blackgate Campground

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The main area (School House Flat) is closed during winter from Easter to Labour Weekend. This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Repeater Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Repeater campsite is an easy 1-2 hour walk from the Wairoa Dam carpark. It boasts basic facilities, a long drop toilet and tank water collected...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tunnel Point Campground

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Basic campsite located by an old logging tramway tunnel south of Karekare.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Putanui Point Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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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 ▷ 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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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...

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