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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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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Titirangi Farm Camping Ground

Pelorus Sound

13 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

12 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

9 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

8 Reviews

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Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

7 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

7 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

6 Reviews

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A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tangimoana Motor Camp

5 Reviews

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Come and explore the west coast of the North Island, watch and admire our magical sunsets from the river bank.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

5 Reviews

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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...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mutton Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Akapoua Bay Campsite

Port Fitzroy

1 Review

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Great Barrier Island

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

1 Review

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Great Walk Hut

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