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.

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Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Ratimera Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

Wharehunga Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

South IslandWest Coast

Jacobs Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

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.

Ferndale Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

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North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North IslandAuckland Region

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

Tiny

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Linburn Farmstay

Overnight Campervan Parking

The Lakes

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Waitangi Campground

Lake Aviemore

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

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North IslandAuckland Region

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

Tiny

Basic campsite located by an old logging tramway tunnel south of Karekare.

North IslandAuckland Region

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

South Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

South IslandCanterbury

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

The main area (School House Flat) is closed during winter from Easter to Labour Weekend. This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located...

Not Operating

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park