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

A cheeky view of the surf conditions

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Blenheim area

88%

60 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...

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...

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.

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 ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Trotters Gorge Campsite

Moeraki

88%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Close to Moeraki, turn off at Horse Range Road and follow for about 4.5km to Trotters Gorge. The campsite is surrounded by mature native forest...

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.

Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Omahuru Campsite

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Wilderness Camping

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Walking access only - 45 mins

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pohangina Valley area

88%

3 Reviews

 Analysis
Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

88%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

No vehicle access

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

87%

90 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...

Camping at the top

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

87%

70 Reviews

29 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area

Lake Ellesmere

87%

68 Reviews

 Analysis

Lake Ellesmere is New Zealand's fifth largest lake and has a huge biodiversity of birdlife. The lake is actually a lagoon covering 20,000 hectares...

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.

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 ▷ 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...

Top toilet facilities near the lake edge

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

West Bay Campsite

87%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

The campsite is open from mid-December to the end of April.

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...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Catleys Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

87%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

87%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

87%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Walk Hut

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anapai Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis
Tawa Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tawa Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Boat access only