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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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452 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 16.

Primo rope swings

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

3.6 1 review

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

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

Hot pools at the Mangatutu Hot Springs

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

3.5 17 reviews

A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3.4 2 reviews

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

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

3.3 15 reviews

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

3.3 4 reviews

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

3.3 3 reviews

Borland Road is closed between Grebe Lookout and South Arm due to slip damage beyond this point.

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

3 2 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Heron Camping Ground

2.9 5 reviews

Please note this campground is only open between 1 October to 30 April.

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

2.7 6 reviews

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

Pokaka Mill Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Taurewa, Tongariro Forest Conservation Area

2.6 6 reviews

Rough gravel access road - 4WD recommended. Very remote and a pretty cool experience. Make sure you camp on a bit of higher ground if it starts...

Long-time locals

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Sailors Cutting Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

2.6 4 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.2 2 reviews

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

1.9 5 reviews

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

Courthouse Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1.8 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Tiny

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Mount / Mt Bruce

Mount / Mt Bruce Scenic Reserve

1.5 2 reviews

There is space to park campervans and motorhomes during the day. 6 spacious, beautifully kept powered Campervan sites, equipped with access...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Kowhai Flat Reserve

1.2 1 review

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River on private property. Situated on a private farm (Redcliff Station) land approximate 27KM...

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

Tiny

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Happy Daze Backyard

Come and relax in a lovely, native tree lined private property (we are not a campground but a private backyard) We have space for 1 SMALL campervan...

The Lakes

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Waitangi Campground

Lake Aviemore

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Whananaki School Camp

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

Plenty of space

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Te Akatarawa campground

Lake Aviemore

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

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

A very basic dirt floor shelter, the roof of which is used to collect water for the tank. The water must be boiled for 5 minutes before consumption...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Repeater Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Repeater campsite is an easy 1-2 hour walk from the Wairoa Dam carpark. It boasts basic facilities, a long drop toilet and tank water collected...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking