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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Rest and relax in style in our double room with bathroom!

North IslandAuckland Region

We can accommodate 2 campervans and we offer a spacious dble room with private bathroom & private access. Walk to Auckland Zoo, MOTAT, Western...

North IslandNorthland

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical...

Urupukapuka Bay campsite

North IslandNorthland

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

North IslandCoromandel

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

South IslandMarlborough

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

Harataonga Camping Ground

North IslandAuckland Region

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

Great Barrier Island

Drive on in

South IslandFiordland

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

North IslandCoromandel

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North IslandNorthland

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

North IslandCoromandel

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

Secluded campsites

South IslandNelson Region

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

North IslandCoromandel

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Totaranui Camping Ground

South IslandNelson Region

Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

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North IslandCoromandel

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

South IslandWest Coast

Okarito wilderness

South IslandWest Coast

An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

North IslandNorthland

This is a scenic campsite in the Whangārei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.

We are on Ninety Mile Beach At Hukatere. Wilderness with wild horses and stunning views. Lots of space and friendly host, clean facilities. Tent...

South IslandQueenstown Region

This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

South IslandQueenstown Region

Sylvan Campsite

Glenorchy

The Sylvan Camping Ground is along side the Routeburn River and a great place to go fishing (Fly fishing only). You can do some good day walks...

North IslandNorthland

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...

Mosquito Bay

South IslandNelson Region

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Ottos/ MacDonalds

South IslandWest Coast

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

Camping at the top

North IslandNorthland

(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

Otamure Camping Ground - Whananaki

North IslandNorthland

This PRIMO camping site in Otamure Bay is in a beach-front setting with massive old pohutukawa trees for shade. There are heaps of sites to choose...

Free wifi far north

North IslandNorthland

(Kerikeri Caravan Park)

Wagon Wheel Holiday Park

Embark on an unforgettable Journey to the Far North and Discover the Beauty of Kerikeri and the Wonder of Northland New Zealand

North IslandCoromandel

Fletcher Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

Fletchers Bay Camping Ground is situated right on the beach front in a farm setting. You can walk along the Coromandel Coastal Walkway to Stony...

Top toilet facilities near the lake edge

South IslandNelson Region

The campsite is open from mid-December to the end of April.

North IslandCoromandel

Trestle View Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley