Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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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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South IslandNelson Region

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

Tiny

South IslandNelson Region

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

South IslandMount 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...

Hot pools at the Mangatutu Hot Springs

North IslandHawkes Bay

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 IslandCoromandel

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 IslandWellington Region

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

3.3 15 reviews

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

South IslandFiordland

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 IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

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...

Courthouse Flat Camping Ground

South IslandNelson Region

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.7 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North IslandWaikato

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...

Long-time locals

South IslandMount 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...

Pokaka Mill Camping Ground

North IslandRuapehu

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 IslandNelson Region

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.2 2 reviews

North IslandRotorua 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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Tiny

North IslandWairarapa

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 IslandNorthland

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 IslandCanterbury

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...

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South IslandMarlborough

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

South IslandCoastal 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 IslandAuckland Region

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

Plenty of space

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

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

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

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

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandAuckland Region

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...

Tiny

North IslandAuckland Region

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...

Te Taita A Makoro Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

A long narrow gravel winding road to get there - but it's worth it! Camp next to the steam and chill.

Motuora Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

Kaimanawa Forest Park

North IslandTaupo Region

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

This small basic camping ground is 4km from the start of Clements Road. There is no water here so be prepared and bring a bucket....

Clements Road End Camping Ground

North IslandTaupo Region

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Stay deep within the native bush of Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the 20km gravel access road. Past the Clements Clearing Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking