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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Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

Not Operating

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

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Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

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Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

Not Operating

South IslandMarlborough

* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...