Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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Rates Powered sites $16. One or two people. Additional person $2 each per night. Non powered $10. One or two people. Additional person $2...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

Come and explore the west coast of the North Island, watch and admire our magical sunsets from the river bank.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

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North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Herbertville Coast

Overnight Campervan Parking

This site is located at Seaview Road, Pipi Bank Station.

Anzac Park Freedom Camping

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Anzac Park

Norsewood

Located close to State Highway 2, Anzac Park is a basic camping area within an established native bush setting. $2 donation.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...