Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

PhotoVaughan Brookfield

AccommodationCamping Grounds

Basic Campsites

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 IslandRuapehu

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...

Rest and relax in style in our double room with bathroom!

North IslandAuckland Region

CURRENTLY CLOSED, OPEN 21 OCT 2024. We can accommodate 2 campervans and we offer a spacious dble room with private bathroom & private access...

North IslandNorthland

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get...

North IslandNorthland

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical...

Homestead Camping Ground

South IslandCentral Otago

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

Skippers township

South IslandQueenstown Region

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

Urupukapuka Bay campsite

North IslandNorthland

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

Motuihe Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

South IslandCanterbury

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

North IslandCoromandel

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

North IslandNorthland

NZ Outback

Self Contained Camping

Self Contained camping on 4 acres of land in the beautiful Far North.

Lake Tennyson serenity

South IslandCanterbury

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

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South IslandKaikoura Region

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

South IslandMarlborough

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

Harataonga Camping Ground

North IslandAuckland Region

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

Great Barrier Island

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

Drive on in

South IslandFiordland

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

Anaura Bay Recreation Reserve

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Anaura Bay Campsite

Anaura Bay Scenic Reserve

Open from Labour Weekend to Easter ONLY

Not Operating

Apiti Domain

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

FREE campsite for non self-contained and self-contained. Maximum 3 night's stay per calendar month. 1min drive / 15min walk to small town...

North IslandCoromandel

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

Blumine Island Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Boat / Sea kayak access only

Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South IslandMarlborough

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

North IslandCoromandel

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley