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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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448 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 6 of 15.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

4.4 3 reviews

Walking access only - 45 mins

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.4 3 reviews

Whangapoua Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whangapoua Campsite

Okiwi

4.4 1 review

Great Barrier Island

The Green Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

The Green Campsite

Whangaparapara Harbour

4.4 1 review

Great Barrier Island

Medlands Beach - Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Medlands Beach Campsite

Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

4.4 1 review

Great Barrier Island

Awana Beach - Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Awana Beach Campsite

Awana Estuary

4.4 1 review

Great Barrier Island

Mill flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Flat Campsite

Mount Richmond Forest Park

4.4 1 review

Pine Valley, Mount Richmond Forest Park

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anapai Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.4 1 review

Tawa Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tawa Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.4 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Māori Beach Campsite

Rakiura National Park

4.4 1 review

Maori Beach Campsite is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Situated in a grassy clearing with sand dunes and the beach in...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.4 1 review

Great Walk Hut

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lake Mackenzie Campsite

Routeburn Track

4.4 1 review

Walking access only

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waiharuru Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

4.4 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Saxon Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.4 1 review

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Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

4.4 1 review

Access by foot via a 20 minute walk from Whatipu car park via Whatipu caves track

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

James Mackay Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.4 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Perry Saddle Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.4 1 review

This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, it has an alpine feel, along...

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Routeburn Flats Campsite

Routeburn Track

4.4 1 review

Walking access only

Akapoua Bay - Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Akapoua Bay Campsite

Port Fitzroy

4.4 1 review

Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground

4.3 67 reviews

Plenty of space to stay on river flats surrounded by native bush and only 30 minutes drive from Wellington City. Lots of nearby walks including...

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

4.3 28 reviews

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.3 24 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fletcher Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.3 20 reviews

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 Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

4.3 13 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Woodlyn Park

4.3 9 reviews

Acheron Accommodation House

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

4.3 7 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.3 6 reviews

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Great Walk campsite

4.3 4 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omahuru Campsite

4.3 3 reviews

Wilderness Camping

The jetty at Lake Paringa

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Paringa Campsite

Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

4.3 94 reviews

This small campsite is placed right next to Lake Paringa, a serene lake with good fishing and boating. The lake is set in a mature forest backdrop...