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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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Angelus Hut campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Henry Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

94 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

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This campsite is the closest DOC campsite to Te Anau on the popular scenic drive to Milford Sound.

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

50 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

40 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Puhi Puhi Camping

36 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

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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...

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A view of Lake Wakatipu from the Kinloch Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kinloch Campsite

Glenorchy

35 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

34 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

30 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

20 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

13 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anatori River Camping Ground

12 Reviews

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Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

10 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

8 Reviews

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The Otaio Gorge Camping Ground is situated in a scenic reserve beside the forest and swim in the river. There are basic facilities here including...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

6 Reviews

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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...

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