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 IslandWairarapa

Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

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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...

South IslandFiordland

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

Beaconsfield Entrance

A rural and historic reserve

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...