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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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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.1 18 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 13 reviews

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

4.1 11 reviews

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

4.1 10 reviews

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay Campsite

Te Urewera

4.1 9 reviews

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.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.1 8 reviews

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.1 8 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

4.1 6 reviews

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...

Lake Rotorangi Hydro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

4.1 6 reviews

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

Sun rising on the campsite

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.1 4 reviews

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

4.1 4 reviews

Kuripapango Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

4.1 4 reviews

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

Piano Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

4.1 3 reviews

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

4.1 2 reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

4.1 154 reviews

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 ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

4.1 103 reviews

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

4.1 69 reviews

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

4.1 35 reviews

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

4.1 33 reviews

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

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

4.1 33 reviews

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

4.1 28 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Godley Head Campsite

4.1 19 reviews

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

4.1 17 reviews

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

4.1 15 reviews

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

4.1 10 reviews

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...

Picnic Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

4.1 9 reviews

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

4.1 7 reviews

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

Tiny

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Fishermans Bend campground

Lake Waitaki

4.1 7 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

4.1 6 reviews

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

4.1 6 reviews

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