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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South IslandCanterbury

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South IslandCanterbury

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

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South IslandCanterbury

Please note this campground is only open between 1 October to 30 April.

South IslandCanterbury

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River. Situated on a private farm (Redcliff Station) land approximate 27KM northwest of Methven...

South IslandCanterbury

· Basic facility - Free camping · 5 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet