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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North IslandWaikato

The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $10 Powered Sites (6 available) - $15 Self...

North IslandWaikato

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

North IslandWaikato

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

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A very basic camping ground for $10 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

North IslandWaikato

Raglan Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandWaikato

It's pretty basic but there's a camping area next to Pahautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table. There are seven...