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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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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Park

1 Review

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There is no designated parking area; simply pull up and park wherever suits you. The site is spacious, accommodating a large number of campers...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

6 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orton Bradley Park Camping

23 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

36 Reviews

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The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $10 Powered Sites (6 available) - $15 Self...

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Henley Lake Freedom Camping

37 Reviews

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Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

13 Reviews

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The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

8 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

3 Reviews

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Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

48 Reviews

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Ambury has basic, flat camping with toilets and drinking water nearby. Only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve

18 Reviews

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The Ashburton District Council provides this service for self-contained camping - access the reserve off Kingsburys Road. Choice guys! Overnight...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

12 Reviews

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Waterfront central Paihia

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All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.