Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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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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A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South IslandMarlborough

Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

Mill flat Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Flat Campsite

Mount Richmond Forest Park

Pine Valley, Mount Richmond Forest Park

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South IslandMarlborough

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

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Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.