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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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Rest and relax in style in our double room with bathroom!

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Road

39 Reviews

Analysis

We can accommodate 2 campervans and we offer a spacious dble room with private bathroom & private access. Walk to Auckland Zoo, MOTAT, Western...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

37 Reviews

Analysis

This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

17 Reviews

Analysis

This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

6 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

5 Reviews

Analysis

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

5 Reviews

Analysis

Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

5 Reviews

Analysis

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4 Reviews

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

21 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

33 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

25 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

23 Reviews

Analysis

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

15 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

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