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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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447 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 10 of 15.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Bike or walking track access only.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

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

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Waiharakeke Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

Davies Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

Mt Nimrod Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

79%

45 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

79%

26 Reviews

 Analysis

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

79%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

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

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

79%

17 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Motunau Beach Camping

Greta Valley

79%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Motunau Beach Camping Ground along Lyndsay Terrace is administered by the Motunau Beach Ratepayers Association. It's a simple campsite with limited...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Guy Roe Reserve

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

79%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Self-contained only Maximum stay is 2 consecutive nights per calendar month Pay by secure pay link* or Penny (formerly KiwiCash) – see details...

Kumeti Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Kumeti Campsite

Eastern Ruahine Forest Park

79%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

The camping ground isn't suited to campervans as a 100metre walk is required between the road end and the campground. Kumeti campground has...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Clearwater Camping Ground

79%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

This is a back country camping ground on the edge of Lake Clearwater, adjacent to the hut sites. A basic reserve area where overnight camping...

Whitikau Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

79%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Located alongside the mighty, long and winding Motu Coach road, this remote campsite is at the Whitikau entrace to Raukumara Forest Park.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Rangiwahia Domain

79%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Rangiwahia Motorhome, caravan & cyclist camping site is situated at 2527 Rangiwahia Road in the village of Rangiwahia right next to the Rangiwahia...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

East Cape Campground

78%

55 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

East Cape Campground sits along East Cape Road at Gisborne. You'll be in awe at finding yourself the middle of views and places you never thought...

The primo spots under the willows

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ahuriri Bridge Campsite

Omarama

78%

49 Reviews

 Analysis

DIDYMO AREA: Please check, clean and dry anything thats been in the water - stop the spread!!

The shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

78%

31 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

78%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

beach front camping

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Kohanga Camping Ground

Ahipara

78%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

Otaio Gorge Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

78%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

The Otaio Gorge Camping Ground is situated in a scenic reserve beside the forest and swim in the river. There are basic facilities here including...

Piropiro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

78%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Torrent Bay Village Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

78%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
Twelve Mile Delta

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Queenstown

77%

129 Reviews

37 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Twelve Mile Delta Camping Ground is massive - 100 sites so bring your mates, grandma, everyone! Recent landscaping, roads and new toilets...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Caroline Bay

77%

64 Reviews

 Analysis

This is a great place for the self-contained gang to stay for the evening. You can park up very close to the beach, just on the edge of the CBD...

Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

77%

25 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

77%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

Danseys Pass Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

77%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

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