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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 Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pukehina Motor Camp

Kumutoto Bay Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

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 Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

Jacobs Bay Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Kauauroa Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Mill Arm Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Motuora Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland 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 Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

Plenty of space

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Te Akatarawa 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...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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 Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Repeater Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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 Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Workman Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Iris Burn Campsite

Fiordland National Park

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Dancing Camp Campsite

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Auckland City Camp

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The raspberry patch driveway

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Clairvale Garden and Vineyard

Stay with us, it's much cheaper! Our welcoming accommodation is conveniently situated just a short 17-minute drive from Blenheim, and the quaint...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mt Arthur View

Enjoy views of Mt Arthur from a large paddock with established trees, alongside the Great Taste Cycle Trail. A short walk to the famous trout...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Titirangi driveway

Just 30 Minutes away from the Auckland airport, we (Katrin and Mick) are welcoming you to our property which has a great gravel driveway with...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tui’s Rest POP

Sleep under the stars and wake up to the songs of Tui’s and Bell Birds. Tui’s Rest offers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of busy caravan...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Urban Sanctuary on McNicol

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with us BEFORE parking on the grass area to confirm the ground is firm enough** A peaceful hideaway amongst the...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Makara Country Escape

Makara Country Escape is a quiet, relaxing, private location for only a few guests - two super sunny sites are currently available. You'll...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Paradise Park

Spacious, private site set on level gravel with sweeping views over rolling paddocks and native bush. Perfect for self-contained campers looking...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Spring Creek Reserve

Welcome to our beautiful boutique overnight campervan park, set high in the hills of the famous Karangahake Gorge. Lovely professionally landscaped...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kuiti Driveway

Please either text or email an approximate time of arrival so I can confine my dogs. (They are friendly but like to smell your moving tires...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Ross' Campsite

Lifestyle accommodation Powered campsite with access to kitchen, toilet and shower with the added bonus of our friendly dog to greet you! If...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Happy Daze Backyard

Come and relax in a lovely, native tree lined private property (we are not a campground but a private backyard) We have space for 1 SMALL campervan...