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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 ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

5 Reviews

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Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

9 Reviews

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Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

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Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

3 Reviews

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Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Boulders Campsite

Urutawa Conservation Area

10 Reviews

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Boulders Camping Ground is beautiful, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa trees. A great place for a picnic and to go swimming in the Waiti Stream...

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Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omahuru Campsite

3 Reviews

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Wilderness Camping

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

5 Reviews

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Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Te Urewera

4 Reviews

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This campsite was once a dairy farm. There are heaps of walks in the area in the amazing forest.

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Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

7 Reviews

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Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Manganuku Campsite

Waioeka Gorge

6 Reviews

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Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

3 Reviews

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Located alongside the mighty, long and winding Motu Coach road, this remote campsite is at the Whitikau entrace to Raukumara Forest Park.

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