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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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Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

42 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

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Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

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Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

87 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

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Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

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Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

13 Reviews

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Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

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