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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Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

We are on Ninety Mile Beach At Hukatere. Wilderness with wild horses and stunning views. Lots of space and friendly host, clean facilities. Tent...

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Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

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

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

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Camping at the top

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(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

Otamure Camping Ground - Whananaki

North IslandNorthland

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...

Free wifi far north

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(Kerikeri Caravan Park)

Wagon Wheel Holiday Park

Embark on an unforgettable Journey to the Far North and Discover the Beauty of Kerikeri and the Wonder of Northland New Zealand

Tapotupotu Bay

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Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Sunrise over Maitai Bay

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Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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