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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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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pukehina Motor Camp

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

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Linburn Farmstay

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Verns Camp

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Blackgate Campground

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...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waiopaoa Campsite

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Young Forks Campsite

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatainoka Campsite

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Pahautea Hut Campsite

It's pretty basic but there's a camping area next to Pahautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table. There are seven...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Dancing Camp Campsite

This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam. The campsite has 4 raised platforms. Each...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Auckland City Camp

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The raspberry patch driveway

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Clairvale Garden and Vineyard

Stay with us, it's much cheaper! Our welcoming accommodation is conveniently situated just a short 17-minute drive from Blenheim, and the quaint...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mt Arthur View

Enjoy views of Mt Arthur from a large paddock with established trees, alongside the Great Taste Cycle Trail. A short walk to the famous trout...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Titirangi driveway

Just 30 Minutes away from the Auckland airport, we (Katrin and Mick) are welcoming you to our property which has a great gravel driveway with...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tui’s Rest POP

Sleep under the stars and wake up to the songs of Tui’s and Bell Birds. Tui’s Rest offers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of busy caravan...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Urban Sanctuary on McNicol

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with us BEFORE parking on the grass area to confirm the ground is firm enough** A peaceful hideaway amongst the...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Makara Country Escape

Makara Country Escape is a quiet, relaxing, private location for only a few guests - two super sunny sites are currently available. You'll...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Paradise Park

Spacious, private site set on level gravel with sweeping views over rolling paddocks and native bush. Perfect for self-contained campers looking...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Spring Creek Reserve

Welcome to our beautiful boutique overnight campervan park, set high in the hills of the famous Karangahake Gorge. Lovely professionally landscaped...