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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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Clearwater Camping Ground

4 Reviews

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This is a back country camping ground on the edge of Lake Clearwater, adjacent to the hut sites. A basic reserve area where overnight camping...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Jack's Gasthof Camping

12 Reviews

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23km south of Westport on State Highway 6

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3 Reviews

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The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

28 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Raglan Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

5 Reviews

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Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

46 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

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Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

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Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

30 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

23 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

12 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

6 Reviews

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The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3 Reviews

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The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

2 Reviews

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CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

2 Reviews

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Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

20 Reviews

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A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...