Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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Basic Campsites

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 IslandWaikato

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...

North IslandWaikato

Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet

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North IslandWaikato

Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

Piropiro Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

North IslandWaikato

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...