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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Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

South IslandCanterbury

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

4.8 39 reviews

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

South IslandNelson Region

Kerr Bay Campsite

Lake Rotoiti

4.5 58 reviews

Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.

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beach front camping

North IslandNorthland

4.5 12 reviews

This Campground is a medium to high cost. Only open in peak season or long weekends. You aren't paying for the facilities, which are basic, you...

North IslandNorthland

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

4.4 90 reviews

The Trounson Kauri Park was New Zealand's first 'mainland island', an intensively managed area which helps to protect and restore New Zealand...