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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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3.5 2 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

3.4 17 reviews

A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

3.4 4 reviews

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

3.3 15 reviews

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

3.3 3 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

2.9 2 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.7 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

2.6 6 reviews

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

2.6 4 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

2.6 6 reviews

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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.2 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

1.9 5 reviews

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Mount / Mt Bruce

Mount / Mt Bruce Scenic Reserve

1.5 2 reviews

There is space to park campervans and motorhomes during the day. 6 spacious, beautifully kept powered Campervan sites, equipped with access...

If the sign is out, we are open and have space!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Paihia Haven of History Charitable Trust

Haven

1.5 1 review

Charitable Trust site, with the ruins of the first (missionary) stone house in NZ and loads of History information on our plot. We're tucked behind...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Kowhai Flat Reserve

1.2 1 review

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River on private property. Situated on a private farm (Redcliff Station) land approximate 27KM...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

All Day Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Waitaki District Council designated freedom camping spot. A primo spot looking out over the beach, you can walk along the beach to Campbells...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges. Moumoukai Road into the Hunua Ranges is closed off due to a slip.

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Te Akatarawa campground

Lake Aviemore

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Urban Sanctuary on McNicol

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with us BEFORE parking on the grass area to confirm the ground is firm enough** A peaceful hideaway amongst the...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Repeater Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Repeater campsite is an easy 1-2 hour walk from the Wairoa Dam carpark. It boasts basic facilities, a long drop toilet and tank water collected...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

A very basic dirt floor shelter, the roof of which is used to collect water for the tank. The water must be boiled for 5 minutes before consumption...