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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North IslandWaikato

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 IslandNelson Region

Awaroa Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

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

South IslandNelson Region

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

Primo rope swings

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

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

South IslandNelson Region

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

Mt Cook in Autumn

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

For a small fee of $20 per family of 2 adults and 2 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

Hot pools at the Mangatutu Hot Springs

North IslandHawkes Bay

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...

Nikau Cove Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

Not Operating

Courthouse Flat Camping Ground

South IslandNelson Region

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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...

Pokaka Mill Camping Ground

North IslandRuapehu

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

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

North IslandRotorua Region

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

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The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South IslandMarlborough

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandAuckland Region

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

North IslandAuckland Region

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking access only - 2.8km

Kumutoto Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

A sheltered east facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Jacobs Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

South IslandCanterbury

· Basic facility - Free camping · 5 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

Ferndale Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins