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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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19 items with the highest ranking score first

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 7 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 7 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Turakina Beach Camp / Koitiata Camping Ground

4.7 54 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tangimoana Motor Camp

4.7 9 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Anzac Park

Norsewood

4.4 18 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

4.4 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

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

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