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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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Motor Camp

Kukupa

10 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

9 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

7 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

2 Reviews

Analysis

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Herbertville Coast

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

2 Reviews

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Ladyhawke Mobile Home Park

1 Review

Analysis

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Kiwi Corral

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 ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

138 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Albert Town campground is managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks Wanaka and does not have an onsite reception. No bookings are taken for this...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

41 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

34 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 ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

32 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$20 per site. Closed over winter

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lignite Pit Cafe and Secret Garden

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.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

25 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

24 Reviews

Analysis

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Rotorua District Council managed reserve. Vehicles with purpose built sleeping facilities (eg. motorhome...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

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...