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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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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

12 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

2 Reviews

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CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

20 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Pua Reserve

7 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tutira Country Park

2 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

20 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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The Kawatiri Junction Camping Ground is handily placed near the main state highway and provides an ideal stop over between Nelson and the West...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

8 Reviews

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This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3 Reviews

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The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

21 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

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