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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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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Workman Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Waitangi Campground

Lake Aviemore

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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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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Pahautea Hut Campsite

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It's pretty basic but there's a camping area next to Pahautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table. There are seven...

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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 ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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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....

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Young Forks Campsite

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Dancing Camp Campsite

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This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam. The campsite has 4 raised platforms. Each...

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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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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Whananaki School Camp

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pukehina Motor Camp

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waiopaoa Campsite

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Jaggers Motorhome & Caravan Park

Manaia View Farms

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Paddock for self-contained vehicles to park up. Just across the road from the reserve and beach. $10 per van per night Bookings Essential...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

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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...