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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Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North IslandHawkes Bay

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

Kuripapango Camping Ground

North IslandHawkes Bay

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

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North IslandHawkes Bay

There is camping available for short terms stays and a flat, fenced paddock area is suitable for tents, campervans, caravans. Compost toilets...

Waikare River Mouth Camping Ground

North IslandHawkes Bay

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

Stay on the banks of the Waikare River with just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Note the 20 minute drive on a gravel road to access this campground...

Hot pools at the Mangatutu Hot Springs

North IslandHawkes Bay

A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

North IslandHawkes Bay

North IslandHawkes Bay

Camp in a farm paddock beside shady trees. Many vineyards and wineries to visit connected with cycle /walking paths. A bike hire is close by...