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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 ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

4.5 4 reviews

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

4.3 13 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

4.1 69 reviews

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

4.1 28 reviews

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes...

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