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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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442 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 15.

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

1 Review

Analysis

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

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Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whites Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

69 Reviews

31 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

42 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

39 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Cobb River Campsite

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A long and windy road up alongside the Takaka River (good swimming holes can be found) to the hydro power station. From there the road leads up...

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

(Lake Aniwhenua)

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

16 Reviews

Analysis

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Wai-inu Beach Domain

14 Reviews

Analysis

Wai-inu Beach is a beautifiul and expansive beach campsite in South Taranaki. Costs are $5.00 per site March to November (honesty system applies...

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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

13 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

6 Reviews

Analysis

Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

6 Reviews

Analysis

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

5 Reviews

Analysis

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

3 Reviews

Analysis

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

3 Reviews

Analysis

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Campground

84 Reviews

53 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kerr Bay Campsite

Lake Rotoiti

56 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

51 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...