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

Davies Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

NZ Natural Clothing in the Wopwops

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Scotts Beach Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

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 ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Bike or 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...

Onamalutu Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

79%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

79%

21 Reviews

 Analysis

Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

79%

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...

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...

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%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Rotorua District Council managed reserve. Camping in designated areas permitted for both vehicles and tents.

Pouawa Beach

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Pouawa)

Pouawa Beach

Freedom Camping

79%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping at Pouawa Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online There's no charge...

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...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Torrent Bay Village Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

79%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Boundary Creek Campsite

Lake Wanaka

78%

83 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Boundary Creek Campsite

Not Operating

Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

78%

64 Reviews

26 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

East Cape Campground

78%

54 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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

78%

43 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

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...

Anzac Park Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Anzac Park

Norsewood

78%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

78%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Mangamate Camping Ground - Whirinaki Forest Park

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mangamate Camping Ground

Te Whaiti

78%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Long-time locals

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

78%

3 Reviews

 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...

Twelve Mile Delta

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Queenstown

77%

121 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...

The primo spots under the willows

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ahuriri Bridge Campsite

Omarama

77%

45 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

77%

28 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...

Broken Hills Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

77%

20 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Great camping next to the Tairua River and a chance to explore the gold mining area - who needs lotto when there's gold to be found! NOTE - If...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

77%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

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