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 IslandRotorua Region

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

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

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South IslandCoastal Otago

All Day Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Waitaki District Council designated freedom camping spot. A primo spot looking out over the beach, you can walk along the beach to Campbells...