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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 ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Bark Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3 Reviews

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

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Ladyhawke Mobile Home Park

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Kiwi Corral

1 Review

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

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

43 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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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...

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Lignite Pit Cafe and Secret Garden

28 Reviews

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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.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

20 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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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...

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Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

20 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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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...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

19 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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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

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

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

7 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

7 Reviews

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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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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

3 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Herbertville Coast

Overnight Campervan Parking

2 Reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

2 Reviews

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

East Cape Campground

54 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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East Cape Campground sits along East Cape Road at Gisborne. You'll be in awe at finding yourself the middle of views and places you never thought...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

41 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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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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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

32 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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$20 per site. Closed over winter

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

25 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Details

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

19 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

17 Reviews

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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...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

16 Reviews

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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...