Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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Apiti Domain

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

FREE campsite for non self-contained and self-contained. Maximum 3 night's stay per calendar month. 1min drive / 15min walk to small town...

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

Come and explore the west coast of the North Island, watch and admire our magical sunsets from the river bank.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

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Kumeti Camping Ground

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Kumeti Campsite

Eastern Ruahine Forest Park

The camping ground isn't suited to campervans as a 100metre walk is required between the road end and the campground. Kumeti campground has...

Anzac Park Freedom Camping

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Anzac Park

Norsewood

Located close to State Highway 2, Anzac Park is a basic camping area within an established native bush setting. $2 donation.

Beaconsfield Entrance

A rural and historic reserve

Raumai Reserve

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Summer hot spot!

Piripiri Campsite

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park