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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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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

3 Reviews

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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

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Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

6 Reviews

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Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

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Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 Reviews

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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 ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

3 Reviews

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Walking access only - 45 mins

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

1 Review

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Small tent sites only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

1 Review

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

2 Reviews

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

1 Review

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Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

6 Reviews

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The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

2 Reviews

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Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

3 Reviews

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

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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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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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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...