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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 ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

8 Reviews

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Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Waikoko Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

23 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

20 Reviews

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Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...

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