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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19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

beach front camping

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$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

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Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

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Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

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...

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

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Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

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Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

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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...