Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

PhotoVaughan Brookfield

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.

447 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 15.

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

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

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Ratimera Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Ferndale Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

South Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.

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....

North IslandCoromandel

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

Moawhitu Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Wharehunga Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

North IslandBay of Plenty

North IslandNorthland

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

Camping NZ App Icon

Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Download from the App Store Download Android app on Google Play

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking access only - 2.8km

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

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

North IslandWaikato

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Jacobs Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

South IslandCanterbury

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River. Situated on a private farm (Redcliff Station) land approximate 27KM northwest of Methven...

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandWairarapa

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

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 IslandNorthland

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site