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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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Lake Whakamaru Reserve

93%

23 Reviews

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Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jones Landing

92%

12 Reviews

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Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

83%

40 Reviews

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

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Piropiro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

81%

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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

74%

6 Reviews

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Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

70%

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...

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...