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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Kumutoto Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

A sheltered east facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

Ferndale Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

Jacobs Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Moawhitu Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

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Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

Ratimera Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

South Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.

Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South IslandMarlborough

Black Rock Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only