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 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...

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...

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North IslandBay of Plenty

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

Mid Okahu Camping Ground

North IslandBay of Plenty

Mid Okahu Road Campsite

Whirinaki Forest Park

There are two sites to camp on Okahu Road, the road end and the larger mid-Okahu camp (formerly known as Grader Camp), they are about 7km apart...