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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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447 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 7 of 15.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground

85%

66 Reviews

13 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Ambury Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

85%

49 Reviews

 Analysis

Ambury has basic, flat camping in a country vibe location, yet only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport. Toilets and drinking...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

85%

41 Reviews

 Analysis

Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

A view of Lake Wakatipu from the Kinloch Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kinloch Campsite

Glenorchy

85%

38 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Kinloch Camping Ground is a great place from which to start the many walks around the area such as the Greenstone or the Caples walks. The campsite...

Mangawhero Camping Ground - Ohakune

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

85%

32 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Mangawhero Camping Ground is just 2km up the Mountain Road from Ohakune. A primo place to explore the area, go biking along the Ohakune Coach...

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

85%

30 Reviews

 Analysis

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

85%

30 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

85%

23 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

85%

20 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. Getting there...

Boat Harbour

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Otematata Boat Harbour campground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

85%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

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

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

85%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Cascade Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

84%

178 Reviews

39 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This large sheltered campsite is suitable for larger vehicles. There are lots of different areas to park up on and call your own and there is...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Gillespies Beach

84%

108 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

84%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village Campground

Queen Charlotte Sound

84%

28 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

84%

22 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

84%

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

Orari Gorge

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

84%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

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Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

84%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Great Walk Hut

Heaps of space

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

St Bathans Campsite

84%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.

Thicket Burn Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

84%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

Waiohine campground is surrounded by native bush.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

84%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Waiohine Gorge Campground is set in a beautiful bush setting, located above a river junction and next to one of the best accessible swing bridges...

Lake Rotorangi Hydro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

84%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

Harvey Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Harvey Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

84%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Angelus Hut campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

84%

3 Reviews

 Analysis
Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Onetahuti Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

84%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Puhi Puhi Camping

83%

36 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a small peaceful grassy campsite with basic facilities close to Kaikoura. There is a short bushwalk to help stretch the legs. Please don...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

83%

34 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

Chill out and enjoy

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

Harihari area

83%

32 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Another one of the wonderful West Coast's forest-lined fresh water lakes. Popular for fishing, boating and swimming.

Urchin Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

83%

20 Reviews

 Analysis

Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...