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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 Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Road

35 Reviews

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𝗞𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 🤗 We can accommodate 2 campervans and we offer a spacious dble room with private bathroom & private access. Walk to Auckland...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

6 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4 Reviews

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

21 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

7 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

2 Reviews

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Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

2 Reviews

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Great Barrier Island

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

19 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

5 Reviews

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CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

1 Review

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

39 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

6 Reviews

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CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Campground

84 Reviews

53 Face-to-Face

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Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Hukatere Lodge & Camping Ground

10 Reviews

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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 Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

107 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

50 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

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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...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

129 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

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

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Sylvan Campsite

Glenorchy

32 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

27 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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