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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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

2 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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

1 Review

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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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

7 Reviews

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For a small fee of $20 per family of 2 adults and 2 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

10 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2 Reviews

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

no Reviews

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Boat, walk or bike access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat or sea kayak access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Putanui Point Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

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Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges. Moumoukai Road into the Hunua Ranges is closed off due to a slip.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Piggots Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

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Walking access only - 2.8km

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

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Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sugarloaf Campground

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Whananaki School Camp

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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A very basic dirt floor shelter, the roof of which is used to collect water for the tank. The water must be boiled for 5 minutes before consumption...