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 IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Maharanui 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...

South IslandMarlborough

Black Rock Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

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.

South IslandWest Coast

Private Campsite on a farm! 10 mins drive from Hokitika, a private campsite just for you. An Eco-farm, fully off-grid with friendly free-range...

North IslandWaikato

We offer very easy access for all vehicles, security of being well away from the road, pet friendly - and happy for you to walk your dog on leash...

Te Taita A Makoro Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

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

North IslandNorthland

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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...

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...

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North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

South IslandFiordland

Brod Bay Campsite

Fiordland National Park

Schoolhouse Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

South IslandFiordland

Iris Burn Campsite

Fiordland National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park