Thanks to local councils and DOC, we're lucky to have some of the most pristine campsite locations in the world.
While others are pretty marginal to be honest. You'll find them all here.
And you can view great campsites in NZ on our Camping NZ map.
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Accommodation ▷ Camping 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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All Regions
447 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 15.
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷
Nikau Cove Campsite
Kenepuru Sound
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Awaroa Campsite
Abel Tasman National Park
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷
Parsons Rock Camping Ground
Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
Abel Tasman National Park
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷
Wildlife Camping Ground
Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley
North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷
Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
Kaweka Forest Park
South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷
South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)
Fiordland National Park
North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Ōtaki Forks area
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Courthouse Flat Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷
Briar's Gully Campground
Lake Aviemore
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷
Sailors Cutting Camping Ground
Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley
North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷
Pokaka Mill Campsite
Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area
Camping NZ App
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷
Brown Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷
Humphries Bay Campsite
Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷
Waiinui Beach Reserve
Overnight Campervan Parking
North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷
Mount / Mt Bruce
Mount / Mt Bruce Scenic Reserve
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷
Lucky Bay Campsite
D'Urville Island
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground
Hunua Ranges
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Piggots Camping Ground
Hunua Ranges
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground
Hunua Ranges
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Odlins 2 Camping Ground
Karekare
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Adams Lookout Camping Ground
Hunua Ranges
North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷
Poukaria Campsite
Whanganui National Park
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷
Repeater Camping Ground
Hunua Ranges
North Island ▷ Northland ▷
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷