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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 ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.9 21 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

4.9 41 reviews

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

4.9 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

4.9 2 reviews

Great Barrier Island

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

4.8 19 reviews

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 7 reviews

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.8 52 reviews

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.7 6 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

4.7 111 reviews

An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

(Whananaki)

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

4.7 55 reviews

This PRIMO camping site in Otamure Bay is in a beach-front setting with massive old pohutukawa trees for shade. There are heaps of sites to choose...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.7 21 reviews

Camp next to a huge sweeping beach. This is a great place for fishing, diving and swimming. Bookings are essential during the peak season.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

4.6 77 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

4.6 136 reviews

This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

4.6 113 reviews

What a view!!! This place really takes the cake. This campsite is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society and is frequented by the more mature crowd who...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

4.6 101 reviews

This is a scenic campsite in the Whangārei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Otto/MacDonalds Campsite

Franz Josef

4.6 89 reviews

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

4.6 28 reviews

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...