Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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Basic Campsites

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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Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North IslandHawkes Bay

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

Kuripapango Camping Ground

North IslandHawkes Bay

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

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North IslandHawkes Bay

There is camping available for short terms stays and a flat, fenced paddock area is suitable for tents, campervans, caravans. Compost toilets...