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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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Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

81%

20 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

81%

19 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. Getting there...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Motor Camp

Kukupa

81%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Piropiro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

81%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

81%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Bark Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

81%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Herbertville Coast

Overnight Campervan Parking

81%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

This site is located at Seaview Road, Pipi Bank Station.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

81%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

81%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Ladyhawke Mobile Home Park

81%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Kiwi Corral

81%

1 Review

 Analysis

Kiwi Corral: Working Hostel, Te Puke NZ Located near Te Puke in New Zealand, the Kiwi Corral Working Hostel provides backpacker-style accommodation...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Henry Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

80%

97 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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

Pleasant drive in.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

80%

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...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lignite Pit Cafe and Secret Garden

80%

28 Reviews

 Analysis

A secret garden hidden from view of the passing traffic. So call in and sit back and enjoy the views over the pond watching the wildlife.

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Boat action - Lake Rotoroa

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

80%

25 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

80%

24 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Andrews Shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

80%

17 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

beach front camping

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Kohanga Camping Ground

Ahipara

80%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

7 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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Pandora Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

80%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

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

80%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Rae o Turihaua)

Turihaua Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping at Turihaua Point is from 23 October - 30 April. CAUTION: Extreme erosion is causing instability in this area. Please be warned that...

Whitikau Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

80%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Located alongside the mighty, long and winding Motu Coach road, this remote campsite is at the Whitikau entrace to Raukumara Forest Park.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

Bike or walking track access only.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Waihau)

Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Waiharakeke Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Gouland Downs Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

80%

1 Review

 Analysis
Lake views

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

80%

1 Review

 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...

Mt Nimrod Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

80%

1 Review

 Analysis

The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...