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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anchorage Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.8 1 review

Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

3.8 1 review

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake Campsite

3.8 1 review

Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National park. Explore the area around Paradise and along the Dart and Rees...

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

3.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

3.8 1 review

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

3.7 47 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

3.7 39 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

3.7 18 reviews

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 10 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

3.7 9 reviews

For a small fee of $50 per family of 2 adults and 3 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

3.7 6 reviews

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

3.7 5 reviews

This place is banger!

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3.7 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

3.7 34 reviews

Free, primo, done!

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 33 reviews

$20 per site. Closed over winter

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

3.7 21 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷