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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 ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 7 reviews

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 7 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

4.8 6 reviews

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

4.8 3 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

4.8 2 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

4.8 1 review

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...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

4.8 1 review

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

4.8 1 review

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

4.8 1 review

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 ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

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 ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

4.8 64 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.8 52 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

4.8 39 reviews

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

4.8 31 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 18 reviews

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 ▷

Tui Park Piopio

4.8 10 reviews

An attractive place to stay if you are exploring Waitomo and King Country areas by caravan or campervan. Tent sites are also available. Facilities...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.8 9 reviews

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

4.8 3 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.7 27 reviews

The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...