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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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439 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 12 of 15.

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

75%

1 Review

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Kakapo Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

75%

1 Review

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Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

Raetea North Side - Raetea Forest

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

74%

33 Reviews

 Details

Free, primo, done!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Lake Taharoa

74%

29 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Details
Tucked into trees

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

74%

28 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Details

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

Kawatiri Junction

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

74%

20 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Details

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

74%

16 Reviews

 Details

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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

74%

10 Reviews

 Details

Motorhomes/Caravans Self-Contained with own power - $5 per night Motorhomes/Caravans requiring power - $10 per night Tent Campers - $5 per night...

Picnic Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

74%

8 Reviews

 Details

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay Campsite

Te Urewera

74%

7 Reviews

 Details

Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

74%

6 Reviews

 Details

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

74%

3 Reviews

 Details

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Puka Tavern

74%

1 Review

 Details

'Hosting the Coast since 1873'

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

73%

25 Reviews

 Details

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

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The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

73%

21 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

73%

14 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Details

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

73%

13 Reviews

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

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Uawa)

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

Blue Waters

73%

10 Reviews

 Details

Open between Labour Weekend and Easter weekend each summer

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

73%

6 Reviews

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Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Poukaraka Flats Camping Ground

Whakanewha

73%

5 Reviews

 Details

This place is banger!

Kowhai Point Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kowhai Point Campsite

Wairau River

73%

5 Reviews

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Small campsite on SH 63

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Heron Camping Ground

73%

3 Reviews

 Details

Please note this campground is only open between 1 October to 30 April.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

73%

3 Reviews

 Details

Park on Mountain Road and walk 500 metres into a clearing next to the stream where you can pitch your tent.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Macetown Campsite

Arrowtown

73%

2 Reviews

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It is an adventure to get out to the Macetown Camping Ground. You can 4WD, walk or mountain bike here - there are 23 river crossings through very...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

73%

1 Review

 Details
Upper Eglinton

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Upper Eglinton Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

72%

7 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Details

This is a small campsite straight off the road. It is quite a tight turn getting into it and is not suitable for large vehicles. There are a few...

Walker Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Walker Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

72%

5 Reviews

 Details

This is a small campsite next to the Eglinton River and the main road. There is a very tight turning bay at the end surrounded by tall trees...

Piripiri Campsite

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Piripiri Campsite

Pohangina

72%

2 Reviews

 Details

- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

Pokaka Mill Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

71%

5 Reviews

 Details

Rough gravel access road - 4WD recommended. Very remote and a pretty cool experience. Make sure you camp on a bit of higher ground if it starts...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

71%

2 Reviews

 Details

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