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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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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

37 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

5 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

5 Reviews

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This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

5 Reviews

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Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

32 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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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 ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

21 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

23 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

10 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

7 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

2 Reviews

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Great Barrier Island

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

19 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

14 Reviews

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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.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

9 Reviews

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Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

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