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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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Tuitonga Road Campsite

5 Reviews

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19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

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Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

1 Review

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Boat access only

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Hukatere Lodge & Camping Ground

10 Reviews

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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

27 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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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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Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

85 Reviews

29 Face-to-Face

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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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(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

68 Reviews

29 Face-to-Face

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

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(Whananaki)

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

49 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

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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...

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Te Kohanga Camping Ground

Ahipara

11 Reviews

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$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

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