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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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447 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 15.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

96%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

96%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

Temple Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Temple Camping Ground is a basic DOC campsite with 30 available tent sites. Located in beech forest north of Lake Ohau. A great location for tramping...

Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

This is a serviced 31-bunk hut in the Glaciers area. Hut The main hut has 4 bunk rooms on the upper level of the building. You must be...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

96%

1 Review

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

95%

52 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Te Paerahi Beach (Porangahau) Freedom Camping

95%

34 Reviews

 Analysis

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

95%

29 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

95%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jones Landing

95%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

95%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

95%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

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Orangihikoia Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

95%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

94%

63 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp near the quirky settlement of Ngawi, within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

94%

30 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...

Clements Clearing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

94%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

94%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

94%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
Chill out at the Coldwater Stream Campsite

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

94%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until...

Blumine Island Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

94%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Boat / Sea kayak access only

Okarito wilderness

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

93%

111 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

Marfells Beach Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

93%

71 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...