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271 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 10.

North IslandRuapehu

5 44 reviews

This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

Skippers township

South IslandQueenstown Region

5 5 reviews

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

North IslandCoromandel

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.9 21 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

4.9 8 reviews

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

North IslandCoromandel

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.9 54 reviews

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

Tiny

North IslandHawkes Bay

(Porangahau)

Te Paerahi Beach

Freedom Camping

4.9 39 reviews

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

South IslandCanterbury

4.9 30 reviews

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

North IslandAuckland Region

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

4.9 25 reviews

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North IslandAuckland Region

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

4.9 3 reviews

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

Harataonga Camping Ground

North IslandAuckland Region

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

4.9 2 reviews

Great Barrier Island

North IslandCoromandel

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.9 2 reviews

Tiny

North IslandWairarapa

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

4.8 65 reviews

Camp near the quirky settlement of Ngawi, within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days.

Secluded campsites

South IslandNelson Region

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

4.8 41 reviews

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 25 reviews

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

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sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South IslandFiordland

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

4.8 21 reviews

A beautiful place to stay with views of mountains and the lake. There is some great biking in the area as well as heaps of walks and fishing...

North IslandBay of Plenty

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 19 reviews

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

South IslandFiordland

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

4.8 19 reviews

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.8 16 reviews

Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

Lake Tennyson serenity

South IslandCanterbury

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

4.8 15 reviews

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

The beach

North IslandBay of Plenty

4.8 11 reviews

A popular seaside camping ground

South IslandKaikoura Region

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

4.8 10 reviews

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

4.8 7 reviews

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

Apiti Domain

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 6 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

North IslandCoromandel

4.8 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Orangihikoia Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

4.8 3 reviews

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

North IslandNorthland

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 1 review

Just amazing

South IslandWest Coast

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.8 43 reviews

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

South IslandCanterbury

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

4.8 41 reviews

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 31 reviews

Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...