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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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448 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 11 of 15.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

77%

43 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp...

The shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

77%

28 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

77%

22 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Da Barn

Matamata, Park Over Property

77%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Next door to The Shire - Hobbiton Movie set. We offer a very safe and secure place for camper-vans.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Jack's Gasthof Camping

77%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

23km south of Westport on State Highway 6

Picnic Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

77%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

77%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

76%

30 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

76%

25 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

76%

23 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

76%

12 Reviews

 Analysis
Danseys Pass Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

76%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

76%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

76%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

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Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

76%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

Beaconsfield Entrance

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Beaconsfield Valley Reserve

76%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

A rural and historic reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

76%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

South Tora Camping Area

76%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Stay at this remote beachside campsite for a maximum of 21 days. Caravans and campervans are prohibited to camp here due to coastal erosion.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

76%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Camp in this remote beach location within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days. WARNING - this campsite is open to overnight camping...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

76%

1 Review

 Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

75%

268 Reviews

130 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

View of the river

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

75%

46 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

Serenity on the lake shore

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

75%

33 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$20 per site. Closed over winter

Owen River

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

75%

20 Reviews

 Analysis

A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...

Raumai Reserve

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Raumai Reserve

75%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Summer hot spot!

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Waipa Forest Park

75%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

There is no designated parking area; simply pull up and park wherever suits you. The site is spacious, accommodating a large number of campers...

Mt Cook in Autumn

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

75%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

For a small fee of $20 per family of 2 adults and 2 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

75%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

Kiosk Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

75%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

A large west facing campsite with an amazing view of the glacial moraine deposits - a great place in the afternoon watching the setting sun. Sheltered...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tinline Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

75%

2 Reviews

 Analysis