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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North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North IslandAuckland Region

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

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...

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

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.

South IslandWest Coast

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...

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North IslandAuckland Region

Walking access only - 2.8km

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.

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

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...

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

Plenty of space

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...

North IslandWairarapa

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

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 IslandCanterbury

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

North IslandHawkes Bay

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandHawkes Bay

Camp in a farm paddock beside shady trees. Many vineyards and wineries to visit connected with cycle /walking paths. A bike hire is close by...