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Thanks to local councils and DOC, we're lucky to have some of the most pristine campsite locations in the world.

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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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Gouland Downs Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Bike or walking track access only.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

NZ Natural Clothing in the Wopwops

80%

1 Review

 Analysis
Lake views

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

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

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...

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Davies Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Caroline Bay

79%

63 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...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

79%

54 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The large campsite is located near the Makarora River, just 15 mins north of Makarora Township. The campsite is quite exposed on a fairly...

Tucked into trees

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

79%

29 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

79%

25 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes...

Andrews Shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

79%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

79%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

79%

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

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...

Mangamate Camping Ground - Whirinaki Forest Park

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mangamate Camping Ground

Te Whaiti

79%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Easily accessible campsite and picnic area next to the Whirinaki River. Have a swim in the river or fish for trout.

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...

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...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Boundary Creek Campsite

Lake Wanaka

78%

83 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Boundary Creek Campsite

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The primo spots under the willows

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ahuriri Bridge Campsite

Omarama

78%

48 Reviews

 Analysis

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

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The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

78%

22 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

78%

21 Reviews

 Analysis

Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

78%

17 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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

78%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Jack's Gasthof Camping

78%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

23km south of Westport on State Highway 6

Otaio Gorge Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

78%

9 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...

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

78%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Torrent Bay Village Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

78%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
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