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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 ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

13 Reviews

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Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

St Bathans Campsite

14 Reviews

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A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

40 Reviews

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Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

20 Reviews

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Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anatori River Camping Ground

12 Reviews

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Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

6 Reviews

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From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

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A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

42 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

6 Reviews

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Basic campsite near the stream - nice place to picnic or camp

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

2 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

7 Reviews

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· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

7 Reviews

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Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

3 Reviews

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Located alongside the mighty, long and winding Motu Coach road, this remote campsite is at the Whitikau entrace to Raukumara Forest Park.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

17 Reviews

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Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...