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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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

1 Review

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

2 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

17 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

4 Reviews

Analysis

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

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Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

15 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

2 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

6 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

6 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

5 Reviews

Analysis

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

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