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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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219 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 8.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

99%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get...

Skippers township

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

99%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

99%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

98%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

98%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

97%

25 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sunset Ridge

97%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

Phone: 0210792827 Email: steveandkeryn@gmail.com Give us a call to book. We are on Google Maps as Sunset Ridge, feel free to check there...

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

97%

15 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

97%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

97%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

96%

24 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

96%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Wai-inu Beach is a beautifiul and expansive beach campsite in South Taranaki. Costs are $5.00 per site March to November (honesty system applies...

looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tuitonga Road Campsite

96%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

96%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

96%

1 Review

 Analysis
Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

This is a serviced 31-bunk hut in the Glaciers area. Hut The main hut has 4 bunk rooms on the upper level of the building. You must be...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

95%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

95%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

94%

30 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...

Blumine Island Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

94%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Boat / Sea kayak access only

Marfells Beach Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

93%

71 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Turakina Beach Camp / Koitiata Camping Ground

93%

53 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

93%

44 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

93%

28 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

93%

27 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...

Enter through the gates

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pioneer Park Campsite

Geraldine

93%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

93%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.