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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 ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

2 Reviews

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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 ▷

Awaroa Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

2 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

1 Review

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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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

8 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

7 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

5 Reviews

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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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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

17 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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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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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

10 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2 Reviews

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

2 Reviews

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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 ▷

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

5 Reviews

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Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1 Review

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Piggots Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Boat access only.

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Self contained vehicles can stay for a maximum of two nights. You must contact the Tasman District Council and inform them of your vehcile details...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...