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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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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The Woolshed Driveway

1 Review

Analysis

Camp in a farm paddock beside shady trees. Many vineyards and wineries to visit connected with cycle /walking paths. A bike hire is close by...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

91 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.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

90 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Trounson Kauri Park was New Zealand's first 'mainland island', an intensively managed area which helps to protect and restore New Zealand...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

86 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite

Arthur's Pass

80 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...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Matatā Campsite

55 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A nice little coastal camping site that sits adjacent the the Matata wildlife reserve. A great option for non self contained vehicles. Fees...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Picton

54 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Hans Bay

Lake Kaniere Campsite

29 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hans Bay Camping Ground is a large grassy campsite on the shores of Lake Kaniere. A good place for a day out on the water, there are picnic...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Boulders Campsite

Urutawa Conservation Area

10 Reviews

Analysis

Boulders Camping Ground is beautiful, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa trees. A great place for a picnic and to go swimming in the Waiti Stream...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

5 Reviews

Analysis

Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Siberia Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4 Reviews

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

3 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

Walking access only - 45 mins

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

No vehicle access

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Boundary Creek Campsite

Lake Wanaka

82 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Boundary Creek Campsite

Not Operating

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

64 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Easily accessible along Queen Charlotte Drive, the Aussie Bay Camping Ground offers a quieter option with less facilities compared with nearby...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Coes Ford Camping Ground

Lake Ellesmere

59 Reviews

Analysis

***CLOSED April - October*** This is a designated freedom camping area supported by the Selwyn District Council. Coes Ford can be found just...

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Deer Flat Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

47 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

62km along the Milford Road from Te Anau. A huge camping area with massive open grassy areas or private bit of beech forest to call your own for...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Goldsborough Campsite

Hokitika

40 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large secluded campsite at the site of an old gold mining town. Its sheltered, it has a shelter, picnic areas and BBQ's, you can even take your...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orton Bradley Park Camping

26 Reviews

Analysis

Orton Bradley Park provides camping for Self Contained Campervans for up to 15 vehicles. Facilities include treated drinking water, toilet facilities...