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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 ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve

18 Reviews

Analysis

The Ashburton District Council provides this service for self-contained camping - access the reserve off Kingsburys Road. Choice guys! Overnight...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arohena Campsite

Arohena

15 Reviews

Analysis

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

13 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...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

6 Reviews

Analysis

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Fishermans Bend campground

Lake Waitaki

5 Reviews

Analysis

The Waimate 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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mutton Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

2 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area

Lake Ellesmere

66 Reviews

Analysis

Lake Ellesmere is New Zealand's fifth largest lake and has a huge biodiversity of birdlife. The lake is actually a lagoon covering 20,000 hectares...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Caroline Bay

56 Reviews

Analysis

This is a great place for the self-contained gang to stay for the evening. You can park up very close to the beach, just on the edge of the CBD...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

48 Reviews

Analysis

Ambury has basic, flat camping with toilets and drinking water nearby. Only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport.

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

Harihari area

30 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.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

16 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

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Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

14 Reviews

Analysis

Great Walk Hut

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