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Waikato

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Tiny

North IslandWaikato

4.8 11 reviews

An attractive place to stay if you are exploring Waitomo and King Country areas by caravan or campervan. Tent sites are also available. Facilities...

North IslandWaikato

4.7 43 reviews

The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $15 Powered Sites (6 available) - $20 Self-contained...

North IslandWaikato

4.6 32 reviews

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...

North IslandWaikato

4.6 18 reviews

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

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

4.6 1 review

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with us BEFORE parking on the grass area to confirm the ground is firm enough** A peaceful hideaway amongst the...

North IslandWaikato

4.5 17 reviews

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

North IslandWaikato

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

4.4 22 reviews

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

North IslandWaikato

4.4 9 reviews

North IslandWaikato

4.4 20 reviews

The site is located on Marshall Street, Paeroa. A dump station is available at the site. Power is available at this site but spaces are limited...

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North IslandWaikato

4.3 40 reviews

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

North IslandWaikato

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4.1 10 reviews

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...

North IslandWaikato

4 51 reviews

A very basic camping ground for $15 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 1 review

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

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4 19 reviews

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

Piropiro Camping Ground

North IslandWaikato

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

3.9 7 reviews

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

North IslandWaikato

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

3.7 8 reviews

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

North IslandWaikato

2.7 6 reviews

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...

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

Please either text or email an approximate time of arrival so I can confine my dogs. (They are friendly but like to smell your moving tires...

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

It's pretty basic but there's a camping area next to Pahautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table. There are seven...