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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Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

Plenty of space to stay on river flats surrounded by native bush and only 30 minutes drive from Wellington City. Lots of nearby walks including...

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North IslandWellington Region

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

If you like walking, mountain biking and stunning, well-earnt views, come camping at Dry Creek in Belmont Regional Park.

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North IslandWellington Region

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

The main area (School House Flat) is closed during winter from Easter to Labour Weekend. This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located...

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