Basic Camping

AccommodationCamping Grounds

Basic Facility Camping

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

North IslandAuckland Region

5 7 reviews

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Skippers township

South IslandQueenstown Region

5 5 reviews

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...

South IslandNelson Region

5 5 reviews

Nestled in the stunning Tasman region, lies a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed by visitors. The top of Takaka Hill offers a charming and peaceful...

Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 4 reviews

Take the ferry to Rangitoto/Motutapu islands and stay at Home Bay, located right on the beach.

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 3 reviews

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

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

4.9 8 reviews

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...

South IslandCanterbury

4.9 30 reviews

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

4.9 25 reviews

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...

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North IslandAuckland Region

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

4.9 3 reviews

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

North IslandAuckland Region

4.9 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 25 reviews

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

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South IslandFiordland

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

4.8 21 reviews

A beautiful place to stay with views of mountains and the lake. There is some great biking in the area as well as heaps of walks and fishing...

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.8 16 reviews

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.

The beach

North IslandBay of Plenty

4.8 11 reviews

A popular seaside camping ground

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South IslandKaikoura Region

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

4.8 10 reviews

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

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South IslandMarlborough

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

South IslandWest Coast

4.8 1 review

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 IslandAuckland Region

4.8 1 review

North IslandCoromandel

4.8 1 review

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

Just amazing

South IslandWest Coast

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.8 43 reviews

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 31 reviews

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

North IslandAuckland Region

4.8 20 reviews

Low cost basic camping in Helensville, nothing fancy, but quiet and safe.

Te Arai Point, Beautiful Beach View

North IslandNorthland

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 20 reviews

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

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

4.8 11 reviews

An attractive place to stay if you are exploring Waitomo and King Country areas by caravan or campervan. Tent sites are also available. Facilities...

North IslandTaranaki

4.7 17 reviews

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...

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

South IslandSouthland

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

4.7 16 reviews

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

North IslandAuckland Region

4.7 14 reviews

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North IslandNorthland

4.7 11 reviews

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