Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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North IslandBay of Plenty

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

Matata Camp Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

A nice little coastal camping site that sits adjacent the the Matata wildlife reserve. A great option for non self contained vehicles. Fees...

Sanctuary Camping Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

Sanctuary Campsite

Minginui Conservation Area

Very small campsite situated on the banks of the Minginui Stream. Please don't bring your dogs as Kiwi are nearby. Listen for them as you...

One of the various camping areas

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

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The beach

A popular seaside camping ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

Basic campsite near the stream - nice place to picnic or camp

Mid Okahu Camping Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

Mid Okahu Road Campsite

Whirinaki Forest Park

There are two sites to camp on Okahu Road, the road end and the larger mid-Okahu camp (formerly known as Grader Camp), they are about 7km apart...

Mangamate Camping Ground - Whirinaki Forest Park

North IslandBay of Plenty

Easily accessible campsite and picnic area next to the Whirinaki River. Have a swim in the river or fish for trout.

View of the river

North IslandBay of Plenty

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

North IslandBay of Plenty