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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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Nothing like a hot shower after a day on the road! Shared.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Spot

99%

63 Reviews

 Analysis

Welcome to your spot! Stay with us while you explore Auckland! We can accommodate 2 small-medium campervans, powered or unpowered, within easy...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

The Wingatui Racecourse on Gladstone Road in Mosgiel is operating as a Park over Property for camper vans and motor homes. Great location, quiet...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

79%

25 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

77%

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake Campsite

75%

1 Review

 Analysis

Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National park. Explore the area around Paradise and along the Dart and Rees...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

74%

39 Reviews

 Analysis

Right on the lakefront, great view and awesome swiming spot.

Serenity on the lake shore

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

74%

33 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$20 per site. Closed over winter

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

73%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Motorhomes/Caravans Self-Contained with own power - $5 per night Motorhomes/Caravans requiring power - $10 per night Tent Campers - $5 per night...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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