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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 8 of 15.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Railway Reserve, Marshall Street, Paeroa

83%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

The site is located on Marshall Street, Paeroa. A dump station is available at the site. Power is available at this site which incurs a fee...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

The Wingatui Racecourse on Gladstone Road in Mosgiel is operating as a Park over Property for camper vans and motor homes. Great location, quiet...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Scandrett Regional Park Camping

83%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

83%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay Campsite

Te Urewera

83%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

83%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

83%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

83%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

Kuripapango Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

83%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

Sun rising on the campsite

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

83%

4 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 ▷ Wairarapa ▷

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
Piano Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

83%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

The Piano Flat Camping Ground is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are picnic tables and BBQ's to utilise after a good walk in the...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Observation Beach Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

83%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

There is now a foot track down to the beach - awesome!

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

82%

103 Reviews

32 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.

Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

82%

68 Reviews

26 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

Pleasant drive in.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

82%

35 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

If you want the ease of lattes, golf and shops mixed with a bit of forest and outdoors goodness, then Wentworth Valley Camping Ground is for you...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

82%

33 Reviews

 Analysis

If you like walking, mountain biking and stunning, well-earnt views, come camping at Dry Creek in Belmont Regional Park.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

82%

28 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

82%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

Next door to The Shire - Hobbiton Movie set. We offer a very safe and secure place for camper-vans.

Lake Middleton

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

82%

14 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 ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

82%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

82%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

82%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Basic campsite near the stream - nice place to picnic or camp

Nice swimming areas. Nice fishing too.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Manganuku Campsite

Waioeka Gorge

82%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

81%

153 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Welcome to Albert Town Get back to nature and enjoy a true Kiwi camping experience at our Albert Town Campground. Located beside the Clutha...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

81%

58 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The large campsite is located near the Makarora River, just 15 mins north of Makarora Township. The campsite is quite exposed on a fairly...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

81%

42 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Marble Hill Campsite

Springs Junction

81%

39 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A great campsite surrounded by bush and hills. Camp on the grassy flats, heaps of space to find your own area. There is a shelter you can duck...

Broken Hills Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

81%

21 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Great camping next to the Tairua River and a chance to explore the gold mining area - who needs lotto when there's gold to be found! NOTE - If...