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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.

Basic Camping Campsites

Region

All Regions

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

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.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Stay deep within the native bush of Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the 20km gravel access road. Past the Clements Clearing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

This small basic camping ground is 4km from the start of Clements Road. There is no water here so be prepared and bring a bucket....

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

Walking access only - 2.8km

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sugarloaf Campground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

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

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Maraunui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Korokoro Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waipaoa Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

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...

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷