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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

89%

2 Reviews

 Details

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

88%

264 Reviews

92 Face-to-Face

Details

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

Tapotupotu Bay

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

88%

158 Reviews

49 Face-to-Face

Details

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Wow!

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

88%

105 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Details

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...

One of the various camping areas

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

88%

86 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

Details

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

Sunrise over Maitai Bay

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

88%

71 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Details

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

59 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

Details

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...

Whatamango Bay

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Picton

88%

50 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Details

Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

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

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

88%

29 Reviews

 Details

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

Waihora Park Reserve Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

88%

28 Reviews

 Details

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...

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

88%

26 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Details

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

88%

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Details

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

88%

17 Reviews

 Details

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

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Whitecliffs Domain

88%

15 Reviews

 Details

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

88%

13 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

88%

8 Reviews

 Details

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...

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Te Urewera

88%

4 Reviews

 Details

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Details

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Catleys Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

88%

3 Reviews

 Details

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Details
Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

88%

2 Reviews

 Details

No vehicle access

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Boundary Creek Campsite

Lake Wanaka

87%

82 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Details

Boundary Creek Campsite

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area

Lake Ellesmere

87%

63 Reviews

 Details

Lake Ellesmere is New Zealand's fifth largest lake and has a huge biodiversity of birdlife. The lake is actually a lagoon covering 20,000 hectares...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

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...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Details

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

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

87%

21 Reviews

 Details

An awesome DOC campsite with great facilities, this place has recently been upgraded. There is a large grassy area surrounded by mature native...

Orari Gorge

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

87%

18 Reviews

 Details

A cute campsite nestled in amongst native bush outcrops - cool cabbage trees! There are some great walks to do through the forest along the old...

Kiriwhakapapa Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Masterton

87%

14 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Details

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arohena Campsite

Arohena

87%

14 Reviews

 Details

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