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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 ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

14 Reviews

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Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

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Holdsworth Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Holdsworth Campsite

Masterton

14 Reviews

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A large campground at the end of a 15km sealed road. Lots of things to do including walks and river fishing / swimming.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

62 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

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Camp near the quirky settlement of Ngawi, within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite

Cape Palliser, Aorangi Forest Park

27 Reviews

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Camp over the road from the beach, under the watchful eye of the Putangirua Pinnacles. An unforgettable place to spend the night.

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.