Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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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Acheron Accommodation House

South IslandCanterbury

Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accomodation House, once used as an overnight carriage stop. Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans...

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

Under the beech trees

South IslandMarlborough

Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

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...

Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Wilderness Camping

Mosquito Bay

South IslandNelson Region

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Camping at the top

North IslandNorthland

(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

Whatamango Bay

South IslandMarlborough

Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

Otamure Camping Ground - Whananaki

North IslandNorthland

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...

Free wifi far north

North IslandNorthland

(Kerikeri Caravan Park)

Wagon Wheel Holiday Park

Embark on an unforgettable Journey to the Far North and Discover the Beauty of Kerikeri and the Wonder of Northland New Zealand

Putangirua Pinnacles Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite

Cape Palliser, Aorangi Forest Park

Camp over the road from the beach, under the watchful eye of the Putangirua Pinnacles. An unforgettable place to spend the night.

North IslandAuckland Region

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

North IslandCoromandel

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

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 IslandCoromandel

Fletcher Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

Fletchers Bay Camping Ground is situated right on the beach front in a farm setting. You can walk along the Coromandel Coastal Walkway to Stony...

North IslandAuckland Region

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

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South IslandCanterbury

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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Lake Taylor Camping Ground

South IslandCanterbury

Lake Taylor Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

A beautiful area well worth the effort to get into over a pretty rough gravel road. You can find a little spot to call your own beside the lake...

North IslandCoromandel

Trestle View Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

Barn Paddock Camping Area

North IslandAuckland Region

A simple camspite in Auckland's Huia area.

South IslandCoastal Otago

$5 per night per person, under 15 years are free

Matiu/ Somes Island Camping Ground

North IslandWellington Region

Matiu/Somes Island Campsite

Matiu/Somes Island

Boat access only

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

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

Tapotupotu Bay

North IslandNorthland

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Wow!

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 IslandWanaka Region

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...

Ottos/ MacDonalds

South IslandWest Coast

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

Sunrise over Maitai Bay

North IslandNorthland

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

North IslandBay of Plenty

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

North IslandRotorua Region

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

South IslandNelson Region

Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park