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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 ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

4.1 60 reviews

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 ▷ West Coast ▷

Marble Hill Campsite

Springs Junction

4.1 40 reviews

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...

Tucked into trees

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

4.1 29 reviews

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

Broken Hills Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

4.1 21 reviews

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...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Camping Ground

4.1 11 reviews

$20/site for 2 adults. Please book and pay online.

Walker Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Walker Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

4.1 6 reviews

This is a small campsite next to the Eglinton River and the main road. There is a very tight turning bay at the end surrounded by tall trees...

Pouawa Beach

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Pouawa)

Pouawa Beach

Freedom Camping

4.1 6 reviews

Camping at Pouawa Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online There's no charge...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Bark Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.1 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.1 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.1 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

4.1 2 reviews

Small tent sites only

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Waihau)

Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

4.1 2 reviews

Temporarily CLOSED this season - 2023-2024 Camping at Waihau Beach - Loisels is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before...

Temporarily CLOSED this season...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

4.1 1 review

Private Campsite on a farm! 10 mins drive from Hokitika, a private campsite just for you. An Eco-farm, fully off-grid with friendly free-range...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Henry Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

4 105 reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

4 69 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

4 51 reviews

A very basic camping ground for $15 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

4 46 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Puhi Puhi Camping

4 37 reviews

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...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waipu Caves Farm Park

4 37 reviews

There are 3 camping areas set in a valley with karst limestone rocks, a small river and beautiful native bush. The camp is a dark skies camp...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 26 reviews

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

4 24 reviews

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

4 20 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

4 17 reviews

Waterfront central Paihia

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

4 16 reviews

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...

Loch Katrine Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

4 6 reviews

Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area. Swimming...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Pandora Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

4 5 reviews

Accessible on foot only, no drive in access. A perfect place for fishing and relaxing.

Pandora Campsite is Currently...

Mid Okahu Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mid Okahu Road Campsite

Whirinaki Forest Park

4 5 reviews

There are two sites to camp on Okahu Road, the road end and the larger mid-Okahu camp (formerly known as Grader Camp), they are about 7km apart...

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 3 reviews

Boat / walking track access only

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

4 1 review

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide