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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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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

7 Reviews

Analysis

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

6 Reviews

Analysis

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Rae o Turihaua)

Turihaua Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 Reviews

Analysis

Camping at Turihaua Point is from 23 October - 30 April. CAUTION: Extreme erosion is causing instability in this area. Please be warned that...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

2 Reviews

Analysis

Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

NZ Natural Clothing in the Wopwops

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Puka Tavern

2 Reviews

Analysis

'Hosting the Coast since 1873'

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

274 Reviews

130 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

44 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...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

28 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

23 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

22 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

14 Reviews

Analysis

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

14 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

6 Reviews

Analysis

The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3 Reviews

Analysis

The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Beaconsfield Valley Reserve

3 Reviews

Analysis

A rural and historic reserve

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

2 Reviews

Analysis

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

South Tora Camping Area

2 Reviews

Analysis

Stay at this remote beachside campsite for a maximum of 21 days. Caravans and campervans are prohibited to camp here due to coastal erosion.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

2 Reviews

Analysis

Camp in this remote beach location within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days. WARNING - this campsite is open to overnight camping...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

22 Reviews

Analysis

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

All year.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

22 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Kawatiri Junction Camping Ground is handily placed near the main state highway and provides an ideal stop over between Nelson and the West...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

14 Reviews

Analysis

Closed between May - September every year. Freedom campers are permitted to stay for up to three days at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, inland...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Camp

10 Reviews

Analysis

Your vehicle must be certified self - contained to park here. There is no designated parking area; simply pull up and park wherever suits you...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

8 Reviews

Analysis

A small (only 6 sites), yet popular campsite on the foreshore of Lake Waikaremoana.

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

7 Reviews

Analysis

A large west facing campsite with an amazing view of the glacial moraine deposits - a great place in the afternoon watching the setting sun. Sheltered...