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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 ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Te Paerahi Beach (Porangahau) Freedom Camping

32 Reviews

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Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

28 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

6 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

4 Reviews

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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 Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tutira Country Park

2 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

16 Reviews

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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...