Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

Basic Campsites

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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Kakapo Camping Ground

North IslandTaupo Region

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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

South IslandNelson Region

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandNelson Region

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

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...

Raetea North Side - Raetea Forest

North IslandNorthland

Free, primo, done!

North IslandNorthland

Tucked into trees

South IslandFiordland

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

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 IslandNelson Region

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

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 IslandHawkes Bay

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

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 IslandWest Coast

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

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 IslandMarlborough

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

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

Not Operating

South IslandSouthland

South IslandFiordland

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

Borland Road is closed between Grebe Lookout and South Arm due to slip damage beyond this point.

North IslandAuckland Region

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

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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Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North IslandWellington Region

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

(Te tōpuni ki Uawa)

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

Blue Waters

Open between Labour Weekend and Easter weekend each summer

North IslandNorthland

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

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

North IslandWaikato

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

Kowhai Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandNelson Region

Small campsite on SH 63

North IslandAuckland Region

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

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

South IslandCanterbury

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

Tiny

South IslandQueenstown Region

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...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

'Hosting the Coast since 1873'

South IslandNelson Region

Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve

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

Upper Eglinton

South IslandFiordland

Upper Eglinton Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

This place is banger!

Walker Creek

South IslandFiordland

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 IslandManawatu - Wanganui

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

Rosie Bay Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

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