Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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 IslandNorthland

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

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 IslandCanterbury

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

North IslandWaikato

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

North IslandWairarapa

Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

North IslandBay of Plenty

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

South IslandCanterbury

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

North IslandCoromandel

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

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

South IslandCanterbury

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

Ambury Camping Area

North IslandAuckland Region

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

North IslandNorthland

Waterfront central Paihia

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

South IslandFiordland

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

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North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Herbertville Coast

Overnight Campervan Parking

This site is located at Seaview Road, Pipi Bank Station.

North IslandWairarapa

overview

A secret garden hidden from view of the passing traffic. So call in and sit back and enjoy the views over the pond watching the wildlife.

Overnight parking in blue area

North IslandAuckland Region

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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 IslandWaikato

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

Next door to The Shire - Hobbiton Movie set. We offer a very safe and secure place for camper-vans.

North IslandWaikato

Raglan Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandRotorua Region

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

Beaconsfield Entrance

A rural and historic reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

'Hosting the Coast since 1873'

South IslandNelson Region

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandNorthland

Paddock for self-contained vehicles to park up. Just across the road from the reserve and beach. $10 per van per night Bookings Essential...

North IslandNorthland

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site

North IslandHawkes Bay

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...