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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

37 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

5 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

5 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

7 Reviews

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

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Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

4 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

1 Review

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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...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Cobb River Campsite

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

3 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

15 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

3 Reviews

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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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