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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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448 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 15.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Turakina Beach Camp / Koitiata Camping Ground

93%

54 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Just amazing

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

93%

42 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

93%

30 Reviews

 Analysis

Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

Enter through the gates

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pioneer Park Campsite

Geraldine

93%

22 Reviews

 Analysis

The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

93%

21 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp next to a huge sweeping beach. This is a great place for fishing, diving and swimming. Bookings are essential during the peak season.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arohena Campsite

Arohena

93%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cliff Top Camping Ground

Omana

93%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

looking down on the site from owners deck above.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tuitonga Road Campsite

93%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tangimoana Motor Camp

93%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

Come and explore the west coast of the North Island, watch and admire our magical sunsets from the river bank.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

93%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

92%

73 Reviews

31 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.

Kina Beach

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kina Beach Reserve Camping Ground

92%

70 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Kina Beach Reserve is an awesome spot next to the water. It is split into two: a day area, and a camping area. Works on a first come, first...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kerr Bay Campsite

Lake Rotoiti

92%

57 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.

Otamure Camping Ground - Whananaki

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

(Whananaki)

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

92%

54 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This PRIMO camping site in Otamure Bay is in a beach-front setting with massive old pohutukawa trees for shade. There are heaps of sites to choose...

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Beach out front (2 mins walk) from campsite

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

92%

46 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

92%

39 Reviews

 Analysis

The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $15 Powered Sites (6 available) - $20 Self-contained...

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

92%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

Wai-inu Beach is a beautifiul and expansive beach campsite in South Taranaki. Costs are $5.00 per site March to November (honesty system applies...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Jones Landing

92%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

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

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

92%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

92%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

Homestead Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

92%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

91%

135 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

91%

112 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

What a view!!! This place really takes the cake. This campsite is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society and is frequented by the more mature crowd who...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

Lake Hawea

91%

108 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Kidds Bush Reserve Camping Ground is super busy during the holidays an awesome spot with plenty of space to join on in with the locals...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

91%

99 Reviews

29 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a scenic campsite in the Whangārei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.

Totaranui Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Campground

91%

88 Reviews

53 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

Ottos/ MacDonalds

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Otto/MacDonalds Campsite

Franz Josef

91%

88 Reviews

25 Face-to-Face

Analysis

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

Marfells Beach Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

91%

73 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...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

91%

34 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

91%

28 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...