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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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

23 Reviews

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Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jones Landing

12 Reviews

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Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

36 Reviews

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The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $10 Powered Sites (6 available) - $15 Self...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arohena Campsite

Arohena

14 Reviews

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This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

40 Reviews

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Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

9 Reviews

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Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

43 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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A very basic camping ground for $10 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

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All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

7 Reviews

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Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

17 Reviews

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The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

14 Reviews

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Next door to The Shire - Hobbiton Movie set. We offer a very safe and secure place for camper-vans.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Raglan Club

Overnight Campervan Parking

6 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

6 Reviews

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Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

5 Reviews

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This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

no Reviews

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Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...