Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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North IslandRuapehu

This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

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...

Homestead Camping Ground

South IslandCentral Otago

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

Lake Tennyson serenity

South IslandCanterbury

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

Apiti Domain

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

FREE campsite for non self-contained and self-contained. Maximum 3 night's stay per calendar month. 1min drive / 15min walk to small town...

South IslandFiordland

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

Temple Camping Ground

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

Temple Camping Ground is a basic DOC campsite with 30 available tent sites. Located in beech forest north of Lake Ohau. A great location for tramping...

The reservoir below

South IslandNelson Region

A long and windy road up alongside the Takaka River (good swimming holes can be found) to the hydro power station. From there the road leads up...

North IslandBay of Plenty

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

Orangihikoia Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

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

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

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North IslandWairarapa

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

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

North IslandWaikato

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...

Clements Clearing Camping Ground

North IslandTaupo Region

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

North IslandWaikato

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

Sanctuary Camping Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

Sanctuary Campsite

Minginui Conservation Area

Very small campsite situated on the banks of the Minginui Stream. Please don't bring your dogs as Kiwi are nearby. Listen for them as you...

Chill out at the Coldwater Stream Campsite

South IslandNelson Region

A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until...

Round Bush is just off the main road on the Lake Ohau side, not far past Lake Ohau Lodge.

Boulders Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Boulders Campsite

Urutawa Conservation Area

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...

North IslandWairarapa

Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South IslandMarlborough

Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

Freedom camping by the river

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

Beachfront

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

Mill flat Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Flat Campsite

Mount Richmond Forest Park

Pine Valley, Mount Richmond Forest Park

South IslandCanterbury

***CLOSED April - October*** This is a designated freedom camping area supported by the Selwyn District Council. Coes Ford can be found just...

North IslandTaupo Region

Waikoko Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park