Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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Basic Campsites

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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North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ohauora Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Ngaporo Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North IslandRuapehu

Maharanui Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges. Moumoukai Road into the Hunua Ranges is closed off due to a slip.

The Lakes

South IslandMount 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...

South IslandStewart Island

North Arm Campsite

Rakiura National Park

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Mangapapa Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Ferndale Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

Te Taita A Makoro Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

A long narrow gravel winding road to get there - but it's worth it! Camp next to the steam and chill.

North IslandNorthland

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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North IslandAuckland Region

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...

Kumutoto Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

A sheltered east facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

Plenty of space

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

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 IslandManawatu - Wanganui

Bridge Cafe

Overnight Campervan Parking

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

North IslandRuapehu

Mangawaiiti Campsite

Whanganui National Park

Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

The main area (School House Flat) is closed during winter from Easter to Labour Weekend. This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located...

Not Operating

South IslandCanterbury

· Basic facility - Free camping · 5 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

North IslandRuapehu

Mangapurua Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

North IslandAuckland Region

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 IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana