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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 ▷ 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 ▷ Canterbury ▷

Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area

Lake Ellesmere

63 Reviews

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Lake Ellesmere is New Zealand's fifth largest lake and has a huge biodiversity of birdlife. The lake is actually a lagoon covering 20,000 hectares...

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Coes Ford Camping Ground

Lake Ellesmere

53 Reviews

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***CLOSED April - October*** This is a designated freedom camping area supported by the Selwyn District Council. Coes Ford can be found just...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

7 Reviews

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· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

17 Reviews

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Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...