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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 ▷ Marlborough ▷

Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

56 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

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Easily accessible along Queen Charlotte Drive, the Aussie Bay Camping Ground offers a quieter option with less facilities compared with nearby...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sullivans Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

10 Reviews

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Gates open at 6am and close at 9 pm

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

9 Reviews

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Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

43 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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A very basic camping ground for $10 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

20 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great...

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Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

20 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

41 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

25 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

22 Reviews

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This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

16 Reviews

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A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

1 Review

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The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

1 Review

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Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

1 Review

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

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

132 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

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The Albert Town campground is managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks Wanaka and does not have an onsite reception. No bookings are taken for this...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

40 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

21 Reviews

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Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

17 Reviews

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The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Anzac Park

Norsewood

17 Reviews

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Located close to State Highway 2, Anzac Park is a basic camping area within an established native bush setting. $2 donation.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Motunau Beach Camping

Greta Valley

14 Reviews

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Motunau Beach Camping Ground along Lyndsay Terrace is administered by the Motunau Beach Ratepayers Association. It's a simple campsite with limited...