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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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

4.8 5 reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Hidden Valley Farm

4.8 3 reviews

Nestled in the stunning Tasman region, lies a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed by visitors. The top of Takaka Hill offers a charming and peaceful...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 20 reviews

This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The Woolshed Driveway

4.8 3 reviews

Camp in a farm paddock beside shady trees. Many vineyards and wineries to visit connected with cycle /walking paths. A bike hire is close by...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 9 reviews

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

4.6 39 reviews

The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $15 Powered Sites (6 available) - $20 Self-contained...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

4.6 9 reviews

Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.6 4 reviews

Self contained vehicles can stay for a maximum of two nights. You must contact the Tasman District Council and inform them of your vehcile details...

If the sign is out, we are open and have space!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Paihia Haven of History Charitable Trust

Haven

4.6 1 review

Charitable Trust site, with the ruins of the first (missionary) stone house in NZ and loads of History information on our plot. We're tucked behind...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Henley Lake Freedom Camping

4.5 44 reviews

Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orton Bradley Park Camping

4.4 26 reviews

Orton Bradley Park provides camping for Self Contained Campervans for up to 15 vehicles. Facilities include treated drinking water, toilet facilities...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Woodlyn Park

4.3 9 reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 9 reviews

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Railway Reserve, Marshall Street, Paeroa

4.1 18 reviews

The site is located on Marshall Street, Paeroa. A dump station is available at the site. Power is available at this site which incurs a fee...

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