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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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Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

99%

3 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

97%

23 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

97%

2 Reviews

 Details

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

96%

1 Review

 Details
Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

95%

3 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

94%

30 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

94%

7 Reviews

 Details

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

94%

6 Reviews

 Details

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

93%

5 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

90%

21 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Details

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

Barn Paddock Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Barn Paddock Camping Ground

Huia

90%

6 Reviews

 Details

A simple camspite in Auckland's Huia area.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

89%

3 Reviews

 Details

Walking access only - 45 mins

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

88%

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Details

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 ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

87%

6 Reviews

 Details

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

87%

1 Review

 Details

Small tent sites only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

87%

1 Review

 Details

Access by foot via a 20 minute walk from Whatipu car park via Whatipu caves track

Ambury Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

85%

48 Reviews

 Details

Ambury has basic, flat camping with toilets and drinking water nearby. Only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport.

Mahurangi Regional Park

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sullivans Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

82%

10 Reviews

 Details

Gates open at 6am and close at 9 pm

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

81%

2 Reviews

 Details

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

80%

1 Review

 Details

Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

80%

1 Review

 Details

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cliff Top Camping Ground

Omana

79%

13 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

76%

6 Reviews

 Details

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...

Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

76%

3 Reviews

 Details

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...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

76%

2 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

73%

25 Reviews

 Details

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Poukaraka Flats Camping Ground

Whakanewha

73%

5 Reviews

 Details

This place is banger!

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

73%

3 Reviews

 Details

Park on Mountain Road and walk 500 metres into a clearing next to the stream where you can pitch your tent.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

no Reviews

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Walking access only - 2.8km

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sugarloaf Campground

no Reviews

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