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

Skippers township

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

99%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

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 Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

98%

40 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

98%

21 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

98%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

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.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hukatere Lodge & Camping Ground

98%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

We are on Ninety Mile Beach At Hukatere. Wilderness with wild horses and stunning views. Lots of space and friendly host, clean facilities. Tent...

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

98%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

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 Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

97%

25 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sunset Ridge

97%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

Phone: 0210792827 Email: steveandkeryn@gmail.com Give us a call to book. We are on Google Maps as Sunset Ridge, feel free to check there...

Lake Tennyson serenity

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

97%

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

97%

15 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

97%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Harataonga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

97%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

Secluded campsites

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

96%

40 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

96%

38 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Te Paerahi Beach (Porangahau) Freedom Camping

96%

35 Reviews

 Analysis

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

96%

24 Reviews

 Analysis

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

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

96%

21 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Drive on in

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

96%

19 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

96%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Wai-inu Beach is a beautifiul and expansive beach campsite in South Taranaki. Costs are $5.00 per site March to November (honesty system applies...

looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tuitonga Road Campsite

96%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

Apiti Domain

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

96%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

FREE campsite for non self-contained and self-contained. Maximum 3 night's stay per calendar month. 1min drive / 15min walk to small town...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

96%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

96%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

96%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

95%

52 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

95%

29 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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 Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

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