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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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453 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 5 of 16.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whangaiterenga Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.5 7 reviews

This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Dunback Domain Camping Ground

Stoneburn

4.5 5 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Siberia Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.5 4 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Te Urewera

4.5 4 reviews

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

If the sign is out, we are open and have space!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Paihia Haven of History Charitable Trust

Haven

4.5 2 reviews

Charitable Trust site, with the ruins of the first (missionary) stone house in NZ and loads of History information on our plot. We're tucked behind...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

4.4 91 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground

beside Hurunui River

4.4 33 reviews

The Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground is administered by the Balmoral Recreation Area Charitable Trust and is located along Culverden...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.4 29 reviews

The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

4.4 5 reviews

Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

4.4 3 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omahuru Campsite

4.4 3 reviews

Wilderness Camping

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Onetahuti Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.4 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

4.4 2 reviews

No vehicle access

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Gillespies Beach

4.4 110 reviews

A primo spot next to the beach. The campsite is quite small and is very popular so getting a good spot may be a bit challenging, there is a good...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

4.4 92 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite

Arthur's Pass

4.4 82 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Boundary Creek Campsite

Lake Wanaka

4.4 82 reviews

Boundary Creek Campsite

Not Operating

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

4.4 64 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Coes Ford Camping Ground

Lake Ellesmere

4.4 63 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Deer Flat Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

4.4 47 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Goldsborough Campsite

Hokitika

4.4 41 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

4.4 31 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orton Bradley Park Camping

4.4 26 reviews

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

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷