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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 ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

1 Review

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Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake Campsite

1 Review

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Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National park. Explore the area around Paradise and along the Dart and Rees...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

33 Reviews

Analysis

Free, primo, done!

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Lake Taharoa

30 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

28 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

20 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Kawatiri Junction Camping Ground is handily placed near the main state highway and provides an ideal stop over between Nelson and the West...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

16 Reviews

Analysis

Stay on the banks of the Waikare River with just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Note the 20 minute drive on a gravel road to access this campground...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

10 Reviews

Analysis

Motorhomes/Caravans Self-Contained with own power - $5 per night Motorhomes/Caravans requiring power - $10 per night Tent Campers - $5 per night...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

8 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

25 Reviews

Analysis

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

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Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

Blue Waters

10 Reviews

Analysis

Open between Labour Weekend and Easter weekend each summer

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