Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

Basic Campsites

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 IslandWanaka Region

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

North IslandWaikato

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

South IslandKaikoura Region

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...

North IslandWellington Region

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

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

Urchin Camping Ground

North IslandTaupo Region

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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...

South IslandCoastal Otago

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Anatori Beach

Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

Mahurangi Regional Park

North IslandAuckland Region

Sullivans Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Gates open at 6am and close at 9 pm

Otaio Gorge Camping Ground

South IslandCanterbury

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

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...

Nice swimming areas. Nice fishing too.

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Manganuku Campsite

Waioeka Gorge

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

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...

Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

North IslandRotorua Region

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

Kuripapango Camping Ground

North IslandHawkes Bay

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

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North IslandWairarapa

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

Piano Flat Camping Ground

South IslandSouthland

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...

South IslandNelson Region

Observation Beach Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

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

South IslandFiordland

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...

North IslandRuapehu

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...

Aussie Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Easily accessible along Queen Charlotte Drive, the Aussie Bay Camping Ground offers a quieter option with less facilities compared with nearby...

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South IslandWanaka Region

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

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 IslandBay of Plenty

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

South IslandNelson Region

Bark Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

Sun rising on the campsite

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

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

South IslandWest Coast

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

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

South IslandFiordland

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

A very basic camping ground for $10 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

North IslandNorthland

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great...

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South IslandCanterbury

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...