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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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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

5 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

3 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

23 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

NZ Outback

Self Contained Camping

16 Reviews

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Self Contained camping on 4 acres of land in the beautiful Far North.

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

10 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

2 Reviews

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Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

14 Reviews

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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.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

9 Reviews

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Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

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looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tuitonga Road Campsite

5 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

2 Reviews

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Boat / Sea kayak access only

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Park

1 Review

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There is no designated parking area; simply pull up and park wherever suits you. The site is spacious, accommodating a large number of campers...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

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Boat access only

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Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

1 Review

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This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

1 Review

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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...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

69 Reviews

31 Face-to-Face

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This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

42 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

14 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

13 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

6 Reviews

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Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...