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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Mangawhero Camping Ground - Ohakune

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Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

The Mangawhero Camping Ground is just 2km up the Mountain Road from Ohakune. A primo place to explore the area, go biking along the Ohakune Coach...

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

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Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

Great Walk Hut

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Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...