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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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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

264 Reviews

92 Face-to-Face

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Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

158 Reviews

49 Face-to-Face

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

105 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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What a view!!! This place really takes the cake. This campsite is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society and is frequented by the more mature crowd who...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

86 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

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Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

71 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

59 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

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Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Picton

50 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

29 Reviews

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Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

28 Reviews

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The Waihora Park Domain is a very peaceful setting in Motukarara, near Banks Penisula on the way out to Akaroa. T It has public toilets and...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

26 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

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Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

17 Reviews

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Camp next to a huge sweeping beach. This is a great place for fishing, diving and swimming. Bookings are essential during the peak season.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Whitecliffs Domain

15 Reviews

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