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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 ▷

Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.7 27 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

4.6 74 reviews

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

4.6 73 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

4.6 7 reviews

A camping site within old gold mining history, at the end of a long winding gravel road. There are plenty of places to camp out on the grass...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

4.5 35 reviews

Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.4 65 reviews

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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