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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 ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

5 Reviews

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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 ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

264 Reviews

130 Face-to-Face

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Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

46 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

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Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

37 Reviews

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Right on the lakefront, great view and awesome swiming spot.

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Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

30 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

25 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

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Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

23 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

12 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

9 Reviews

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Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

6 Reviews

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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

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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 ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

2 Reviews

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CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

2 Reviews

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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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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

South Tora Camping Area

2 Reviews

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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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

2 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

62 Reviews

26 Face-to-Face

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village Campground

Queen Charlotte Sound

27 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

20 Reviews

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A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Raumai Reserve

13 Reviews

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Summer hot spot!

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

10 Reviews

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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 ▷ Northland ▷

Te Pua Reserve

7 Reviews

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ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL. The gate opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. The Camp managers number is 0275335544. No...

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

7 Reviews

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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...