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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 ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

5 Reviews

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The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

23 Reviews

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Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

10 Reviews

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Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

14 Reviews

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Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

9 Reviews

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Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

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looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tuitonga Road Campsite

5 Reviews

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19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

69 Reviews

31 Face-to-Face

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This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

42 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

14 Reviews

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Wai-inu Beach is a beautifiul and expansive beach campsite in South Taranaki. Costs are $5.00 per site March to November (honesty system applies...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

3 Reviews

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The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

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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

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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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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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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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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

7 Reviews

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Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

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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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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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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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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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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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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...