Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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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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Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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...

Urupukapuka Bay campsite

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Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

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Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

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Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

No vehicle access