Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

PhotoVaughan Brookfield

AccommodationCamping Grounds

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.

5 items with the highest ranking score first

Matata Camp Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

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

One of the various camping areas

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

Camping NZ App Icon

Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Download from the App Store Download Android app on Google Play

The beach

A popular seaside camping ground

Mangamate Camping Ground - Whirinaki Forest Park

North IslandBay of Plenty

Easily accessible campsite and picnic area next to the Whirinaki River. Have a swim in the river or fish for trout.

View of the river

North IslandBay of Plenty

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

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...