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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The beach

North IslandBay of Plenty

4.8 11 reviews

A popular seaside camping ground

One of the various camping areas

North IslandBay of Plenty

4.6 87 reviews

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

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Matata Camp Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

4.4 55 reviews

A nice little coastal camping site that sits adjacent the the Matata wildlife reserve. A great option for non self contained vehicles. Fees...

View of the river

North IslandBay of Plenty

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

3.7 47 reviews

Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...