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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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446 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 5 of 15.

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

88%

88 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

One of the various camping areas

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

88%

86 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite

Arthur's Pass

88%

78 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A basic camping area along side Lake Pearson very popular with bird watching and fishing. Camp nestled underneath the mature willow trees, a huge...

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

59 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

88%

29 Reviews

 Analysis

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

88%

26 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Whitecliffs Domain

88%

15 Reviews

 Analysis
Freedom camping by the river

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

88%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Te Urewera

88%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

This campsite was once a dairy farm. There are heaps of walks in the area in the amazing forest.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking access only - 45 mins

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis
Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

88%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

No vehicle access

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Marble Hill Campsite

Springs Junction

87%

37 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A great campsite surrounded by bush and hills. Camp on the grassy flats, heaps of space to find your own area. There is a shelter you can duck...

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Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of...

Waihora Park Reserve Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

87%

29 Reviews

 Analysis

The Waihora Park Domain is a very peaceful setting in Motukarara, near Banks Penisula on the way out to Akaroa. T It has public toilets and...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

87%

20 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A beautiful place to stay with views of mountains and the lake. There is some great biking in the area as well as heaps of walks and fishing...

Kiriwhakapapa Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Masterton

87%

14 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek. Choose from a variety of nearby walks. Access road is unsealed for the final 5km.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

87%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Titirangi Farm Camping Ground

Pelorus Sound

87%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Titirangi Farm is a sheep and cattle farm situated in the outer Pelorus Sound. It has stunning views to the Chetwode and Titi Islands. Titirangi...

Top toilet facilities near the lake edge

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

West Bay Campsite

87%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

The campsite is open from mid-December to the end of April.

Lake Middleton

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

87%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

87%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Not Operating

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Ahaura Domain Camp

87%

8 Reviews

 Analysis
Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

87%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

87%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

Loch Katrine Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

87%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area. Swimming...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

87%

3 Reviews

 Analysis