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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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Danseys Pass Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

3.9 10 reviews

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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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

3.9 7 reviews

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Rae o Turihaua)

Turihaua Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 5 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

3.9 2 reviews

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

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

NZ Natural Clothing in the Wopwops

3.9 2 reviews

Photo taken from a campsite

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

3.8 276 reviews

Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

Twelve Mile Delta

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Queenstown

3.8 130 reviews

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

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

3.8 47 reviews

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...

Boat action - Lake Rotoroa

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3.8 28 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

3.8 23 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

3.8 22 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

3.8 20 reviews

$10 a night per site No bookings - First come, first serve basis

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

3.8 14 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

3.8 14 reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

3.8 6 reviews

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...

Beaconsfield Entrance

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Beaconsfield Valley Reserve

3.8 3 reviews

A rural and historic reserve

Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3.8 3 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Puka Tavern

3.8 2 reviews

'Hosting the Coast since 1873'

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

3.8 2 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

South Tora Camping Area

3.8 2 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

3.8 2 reviews

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

Onamalutu Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

3.8 22 reviews

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

All year.

Kawatiri Junction

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

3.8 22 reviews

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

Waikare River Mouth Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

3.8 16 reviews

Stay on the banks of the Waikare River with just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Note the 20 minute drive on a gravel road to access this campground...

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

3.8 14 reviews

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

Tiny

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Camp

3.8 10 reviews

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

Rosie Bay Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

3.8 8 reviews

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

Kiosk Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

3.8 7 reviews

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...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Tutira Country Park

3.8 4 reviews

There is camping available for short terms stays and a flat, fenced paddock area is suitable for tents, campervans, caravans. Compost toilets...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tinline Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 2 reviews