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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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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.7 43 reviews

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

4.7 111 reviews

An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Otto/MacDonalds Campsite

Franz Josef

4.6 89 reviews

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Ahaura Domain Camp

4.6 11 reviews

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Hans Bay

Lake Kaniere Campsite

4.4 29 reviews

The Hans Bay Camping Ground is a large grassy campsite on the shores of Lake Kaniere. A good place for a day out on the water, there are picnic...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Goldsborough Campsite

Hokitika

4.4 41 reviews

A large secluded campsite at the site of an old gold mining town. Its sheltered, it has a shelter, picnic areas and BBQ's, you can even take your...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Nelson Creek Camping Ground

Ngahere

4.4 24 reviews

$6 per person, per night.

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