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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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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Round Bush Campsite

22 Reviews

Analysis

Round Bush is just off the main road on the Lake Ohau side, not far past Lake Ohau Lodge.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Cobb River Campsite

20 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A long and windy road up alongside the Takaka River (good swimming holes can be found) to the hydro power station. From there the road leads up...

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Top toilet facilities near the lake edge

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

West Bay Campsite

13 Reviews

Analysis

The campsite is open from late November to the end of April.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

11 Reviews

Analysis

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mistletoe Flats Campsite

11 Reviews

Analysis

This place is very popular with climbers who hang out at Castle Hill. You can camp in a bunch of nooks and crannies. There are spots next to the...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Ahaura Domain Camp

11 Reviews

Analysis

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

7 Reviews

Analysis

A camping site within old gold mining history, at the end of a long winding gravel road. There are plenty of places to camp out on the grass...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Fishermans Bend campground

Lake Waitaki

6 Reviews

Analysis

The Waimate District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Sanctuary Campsite

Minginui Conservation Area

4 Reviews

Analysis

Very small campsite situated on the banks of the Minginui Stream. Please don't bring your dogs as Kiwi are nearby. Listen for them as you...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 Reviews

Analysis

Self contained vehicles can stay for a maximum of two nights. You must contact the Tasman District Council and inform them of your vehcile details...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

284 Reviews

92 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

76 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Henley Lake Freedom Camping

44 Reviews

Analysis

Easy access Freedom Camping in the Wairarapa.

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