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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 ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

1 Review

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Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

33 Reviews

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Free, primo, done!

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

28 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

16 Reviews

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Stay on the banks of the Waikare River with just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Note the 20 minute drive on a gravel road to access this campground...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay Campsite

Te Urewera

7 Reviews

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Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

6 Reviews

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Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

13 Reviews

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Closed between May - September every year. Freedom campers are permitted to stay for up to three days at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, inland...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

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Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

Blue Waters

10 Reviews

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Open between Labour Weekend and Easter weekend each summer

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

6 Reviews

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Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Macetown Campsite

Arrowtown

2 Reviews

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It is an adventure to get out to the Macetown Camping Ground. You can 4WD, walk or mountain bike here - there are 23 river crossings through very...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Piripiri Campsite

Pohangina

2 Reviews

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- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

5 Reviews

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Rough gravel access road - 4WD recommended. Very remote and a pretty cool experience. Make sure you camp on a bit of higher ground if it starts...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

8 Reviews

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A small (only 6 sites), yet popular campsite on the foreshore of Lake Waikaremoana.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

5 Reviews

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This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

17 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

5 Reviews

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Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1 Review

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Fowlers Campsite

Hanmer

no Reviews

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· Basic facility - Free camping · 5 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

no Reviews

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Boat access only.

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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This small basic camping ground is 4km from the start of Clements Road. There is no water here so be prepared and bring a bucket....

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Young Forks Campsite

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

no Reviews

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A long narrow gravel winding road to get there - but it's worth it! Camp next to the steam and chill.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waiopaoa Campsite

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self contained vehicles can stay for a maximum of two nights. You must contact the Tasman District Council and inform them of your vehcile details...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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Stay deep within the native bush of Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the 20km gravel access road. Past the Clements Clearing Camping Ground

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...