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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Piripiri Campsite

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

Rosie Bay Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

A small (only 6 sites), yet popular campsite on the foreshore of Lake Waikaremoana.

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

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

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...

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.

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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...

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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.

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South IslandMarlborough

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

Moawhitu Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandRuapehu

Maharanui Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

South IslandFiordland

Iris Burn Campsite

Fiordland National Park

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...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandNorthland

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site