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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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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Putanui Point Campsite

Pelorus Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Black Rock Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Boat access only.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

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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 Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Workman Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Kowhai Flat Reserve

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A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River. Situated on a private farm (Redcliff Station) land approximate 27KM northwest of Methven...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tunnel Point Campground

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...