Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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Thanks to local councils and DOC, we're lucky to have some of the most pristine campsite locations in the world.

While others are pretty marginal to be honest. You'll find them all here.

And you can view great campsites in NZ on our Camping NZ map.

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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

South IslandMarlborough

Black Rock Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

Motuora Island Recreation Reserve

North IslandAuckland Region

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo 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...

North IslandNorthland

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site

South IslandFiordland

Brod Bay Campsite

Fiordland National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

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...

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking access only - 2.8km

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 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

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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...

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

Schoolhouse Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

North IslandRuapehu

Maharanui Campsite

Whanganui National Park

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

South IslandFiordland

Iris Burn Campsite

Fiordland National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park