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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 ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Turakina Beach Camp / Koitiata Camping Ground

50 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Rates Powered sites $16. One or two people. Additional person $2 each per night. Non powered $10. One or two people. Additional person $2...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground

beside Hurunui River

31 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

The Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground is administered by the Balmoral Recreation Area Charitable Trust and is located along Culverden...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

30 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

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Holdsworth Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Holdsworth Campsite

Masterton

14 Reviews

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A large campground at the end of a 15km sealed road. Lots of things to do including walks and river fishing / swimming.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hukatere Lodge & Camping Ground

10 Reviews

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

7 Reviews

Details

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

107 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

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An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kina Beach Reserve Camping Ground

66 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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Kina Beach Reserve is an awesome spot next to the water. It is split into two: a day area, and a camping area. Works on a first come, first...

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

62 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

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

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

50 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Te Paerahi Beach (Porangahau) Freedom Camping

32 Reviews

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Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

28 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

23 Reviews

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Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mistletoe Flats Campsite

9 Reviews

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This place is very popular with climbers who hang out at Castle Hill. You can camp in a bunch of nooks and crannies. There are spots next to the...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Siberia Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4 Reviews

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

129 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

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This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Matatā Campsite

48 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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A nice little coastal camping site that sits adjacent the the Matata wildlife reserve. A great option for non self contained vehicles. Fees...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Sylvan Campsite

Glenorchy

32 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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The Sylvan Camping Ground is along side the Routeburn River and a great place to go fishing (Fly fishing only). You can do some good day walks...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

28 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Slab Hut Creek Campsite

Reefton

27 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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This is a very popular picnicing area and campsite. It is situated in an old gold mining area, so you can try your luck at fossicking for the...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

27 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

26 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...