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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Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.9 21 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North IslandCoromandel

4.9 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.8 1 review

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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...

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Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.7 6 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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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.

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Trestle View Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.5 8 reviews

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Fletcher Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.3 20 reviews

Fletchers Bay Camping Ground is situated right on the beach front in a farm setting. You can walk along the Coromandel Coastal Walkway to Stony...

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

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Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.2 8 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.1 8 reviews

Pleasant drive in.

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Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

4.1 35 reviews

If you want the ease of lattes, golf and shops mixed with a bit of forest and outdoors goodness, then Wentworth Valley Camping Ground is for you...

Broken Hills Camping Ground

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Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

4.1 21 reviews

Great camping next to the Tairua River and a chance to explore the gold mining area - who needs lotto when there's gold to be found! NOTE - If...