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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Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

Blumine Island Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Boat / Sea kayak access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

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Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

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Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.

Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Not Operating

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Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...

Marfells Beach Recreation Reserve

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Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...

Under the beech trees

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Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

A camping site within old gold mining history, at the end of a long winding gravel road. There are plenty of places to camp out on the grass...

Whatamango Bay

South IslandMarlborough

Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

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Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

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Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

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Titirangi Farm is a sheep and cattle farm situated in the outer Pelorus Sound. It has stunning views to the Chetwode and Titi Islands. Titirangi...

Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

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Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

Not Operating

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Tawa Bay Camping Ground

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Tawa Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

Boat access only

Mill flat Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Flat Campsite

Mount Richmond Forest Park

Pine Valley, Mount Richmond Forest Park

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat / walking track access only

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

Harvey Bay Camping Ground

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Harvey Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain...

Aussie Bay Camping Ground

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Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Easily accessible along Queen Charlotte Drive, the Aussie Bay Camping Ground offers a quieter option with less facilities compared with nearby...

Onamalutu Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

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Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Bike or walking track access only.

Davies Bay Camping Ground

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Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat / walking track access only

Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

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Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

Not Operating

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* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

Picnic Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

Not Operating

Nikau Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

Not Operating

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

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Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Schoolhouse Bay Camping Ground

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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

Wharehunga Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only