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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 ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

5 42 reviews

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...

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

4.9 4 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

(Porangahau)

Te Paerahi Beach

Freedom Camping

4.8 38 reviews

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

4.8 15 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 7 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

4.8 5 reviews

Not Operating

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

4.8 2 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

4.8 1 review

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...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

4.8 64 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 18 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.8 9 reviews

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

4.8 3 reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anatori River Camping Ground

4.7 16 reviews

Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

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 Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jones Landing

4.6 16 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

4.6 6 reviews

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...