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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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Gouland Downs Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

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Bike or walking track access only.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

1 Review

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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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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Waihau)

Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

1 Review

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Temporarily CLOSED this season - 2023-2024 Camping at Waihau Beach - Loisels is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before...

Temporarily CLOSED this season...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

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Boat / walking track access only

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

1 Review

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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...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Scotts Beach Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

1 Review

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

1 Review

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Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

132 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

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The Albert Town campground is managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks Wanaka and does not have an onsite reception. No bookings are taken for this...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Queenstown

118 Reviews

37 Face-to-Face

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

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

40 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

21 Reviews

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Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Anzac Park

Norsewood

17 Reviews

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Located close to State Highway 2, Anzac Park is a basic camping area within an established native bush setting. $2 donation.

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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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Motunau Beach Camping

Greta Valley

14 Reviews

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