Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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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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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.

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

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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...

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...