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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 ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

5 42 reviews

This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.4 1 review

Great Walk Hut

Mangawhero Camping Ground - Ohakune

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

4.3 32 reviews

The Mangawhero Camping Ground is just 2km up the Mountain Road from Ohakune. A primo place to explore the area, go biking along the Ohakune Coach...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.3 2 reviews

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

4.2 14 reviews

Great Walk Hut

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

4 69 reviews

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...

Pokaka Mill Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

2.6 6 reviews

Rough gravel access road - 4WD recommended. Very remote and a pretty cool experience. Make sure you camp on a bit of higher ground if it starts...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Maharanui Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park