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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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Mangamate Camping Ground - Whirinaki Forest Park

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mangamate Camping Ground

Te Whaiti

79%

6 Reviews

 Details

Easily accessible campsite and picnic area next to the Whirinaki River. Have a swim in the river or fish for trout.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Jack's Gasthof Camping

78%

12 Reviews

 Details

23km south of Westport on State Highway 6

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

78%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Long-time locals

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

78%

3 Reviews

 Details

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

The primo spots under the willows

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ahuriri Bridge Campsite

Omarama

77%

45 Reviews

 Details

DIDYMO AREA: Please check, clean and dry anything thats been in the water - stop the spread!!

The shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

77%

28 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Details

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

77%

5 Reviews

 Details

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

76%

264 Reviews

130 Face-to-Face

Details

Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

View of the river

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

76%

46 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

Details

Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

76%

30 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Details

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

76%

25 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

Details

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

76%

23 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

76%

12 Reviews

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Beachfront

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

76%

9 Reviews

 Details

Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

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Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

76%

3 Reviews

 Details

The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

76%

2 Reviews

 Details

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

76%

2 Reviews

 Details

Camp in this remote beach location within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days. WARNING - this campsite is open to overnight camping...

Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

75%

62 Reviews

26 Face-to-Face

Details

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village Campground

Queen Charlotte Sound

75%

27 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Details

* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

Owen River

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

75%

20 Reviews

 Details

A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...

Raumai Reserve

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Raumai Reserve

75%

13 Reviews

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Summer hot spot!

Danseys Pass Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

75%

10 Reviews

 Details

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

Kiosk Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

75%

7 Reviews

 Details

A large west facing campsite with an amazing view of the glacial moraine deposits - a great place in the afternoon watching the setting sun. Sheltered...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Pua Reserve

75%

7 Reviews

 Details

ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL. The gate opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. The Camp managers number is 0275335544. No...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tutira Country Park

75%

2 Reviews

 Details

There is camping available for short terms stays and a flat, fenced paddock area is suitable for tents, campervans, caravans. Compost toilets...

Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

75%

1 Review

 Details

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

Kakapo Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

75%

1 Review

 Details

Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

Raetea North Side - Raetea Forest

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

74%

33 Reviews

 Details

Free, primo, done!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Lake Taharoa

74%

29 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Details
Tucked into trees

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

74%

28 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Details

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...