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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 ▷ Marlborough ▷

Clairvale Garden and Vineyard

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

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Auckland City Camp

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Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mt Arthur View

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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...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The raspberry patch driveway

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Dancing Camp Campsite

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

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

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatainoka Campsite

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

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

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Pahautea Hut Campsite

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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...

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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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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....

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tui’s Rest POP

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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...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Andys Place

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A beautiful and sheltered rural campsite, just outside the Te Anau Township!

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Titirangi driveway

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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...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

All Day Bay

Overnight Campervan Parking

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This is a Waitaki District Council designated freedom camping spot. A primo spot looking out over the beach, you can walk along the beach to Campbells...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Workman Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Alfredton Community Centre

Overnight Campervan Parking

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Repeater Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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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...

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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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...

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Te Akatarawa campground

Lake Aviemore

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sugarloaf Campground

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pukehina Motor Camp

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If the sign is out, we are open and have space!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Paihia Haven of History Charitable Trust

Haven

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Charitable Trust site, with the ruins of the first (missionary) stone house in NZ and loads of History information on our plot. We're tucked behind...