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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Tiny

North IslandWaikato

4.7 10 reviews

An attractive place to stay if you are exploring Waitomo and King Country areas by caravan or campervan. Tent sites are also available. Facilities...

North IslandWaikato

4.6 32 reviews

Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

North IslandWaikato

4.6 16 reviews

Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet

North IslandWaikato

4.6 18 reviews

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

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North IslandWaikato

4.3 41 reviews

Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

North IslandWaikato

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4.1 10 reviews

Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

North IslandWaikato

4 51 reviews

A very basic camping ground for $15 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4 19 reviews

The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

Piropiro Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

3.9 7 reviews

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

North IslandWaikato

2.7 6 reviews

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...