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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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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

37 Reviews

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This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

1 Review

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Great Walk Hut

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

32 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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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...

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Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

12 Reviews

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Great Walk Hut

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

63 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

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