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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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442 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 5 of 15.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

89%

14 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

89%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

89%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Catlins Coast

88%

88 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

88%

87 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Trounson Kauri Park was New Zealand's first 'mainland island', an intensively managed area which helps to protect and restore New Zealand...

One of the various camping areas

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

88%

86 Reviews

34 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

59 Reviews

27 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Robin Hood Bay Camping Ground is a small, basic camping site which is free of charge! The bay itself is isolated, beautiful and one of the most...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

88%

29 Reviews

 Analysis

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

88%

26 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Whitecliffs Domain

88%

15 Reviews

 Analysis
Freedom camping by the river

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Pāka o Doneraille)

Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

Tiniroto

88%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season...

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Te Urewera

88%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

This campsite was once a dairy farm. There are heaps of walks in the area in the amazing forest.

Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

88%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking access only - 45 mins

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis
Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

88%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

No vehicle access

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of...

Waihora Park Reserve Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

87%

29 Reviews

 Analysis

The Waihora Park Domain is a very peaceful setting in Motukarara, near Banks Penisula on the way out to Akaroa. T It has public toilets and...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

87%

23 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

87%

21 Reviews

 Analysis

An awesome DOC campsite with great facilities, this place has recently been upgraded. There is a large grassy area surrounded by mature native...

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

87%

20 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A beautiful place to stay with views of mountains and the lake. There is some great biking in the area as well as heaps of walks and fishing...

Kiriwhakapapa Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Masterton

87%

14 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek. Choose from a variety of nearby walks. Access road is unsealed for the final 5km.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

87%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Titirangi Farm Camping Ground

Pelorus Sound

87%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Titirangi Farm is a sheep and cattle farm situated in the outer Pelorus Sound. It has stunning views to the Chetwode and Titi Islands. Titirangi...

Lake Middleton

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

87%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

87%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

Not Operating

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

87%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

87%

7 Reviews

 Analysis