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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 6 of 15.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Waiharuru Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

James Mackay Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Māori Beach Campsite

Rakiura National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Maori Beach Campsite is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Situated in a grassy clearing with sand dunes and the beach in...

Awana Beach - Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Awana Beach Campsite

Awana Estuary

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Perry Saddle Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, it has an alpine feel, along...

Whangapoua Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whangapoua Campsite

Okiwi

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

Mill flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Flat Campsite

Mount Richmond Forest Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Pine Valley, Mount Richmond Forest Park

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Lake Mackenzie Campsite

Routeburn Track

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Walking access only

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Saxon Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Caves Camping Ground

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Access by foot via a 20 minute walk from Whatipu car park via Whatipu caves track

The Green Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

The Green Campsite

Whangaparapara Harbour

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

Medlands Beach - Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Medlands Beach Campsite

Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

Akapoua Bay - Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Akapoua Bay Campsite

Port Fitzroy

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

87%

1 Review

 Analysis

Great Walk Hut

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Tapotupotu Bay

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

86%

169 Reviews

49 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground

86%

65 Reviews

13 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Plenty of space to stay on river flats surrounded by native bush and only 30 minutes drive from Wellington City. Lots of nearby walks including...

Aussie Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Aussie Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

86%

62 Reviews

21 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Easily accessible along Queen Charlotte Drive, the Aussie Bay Camping Ground offers a quieter option with less facilities compared with nearby...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Coes Ford Camping Ground

Lake Ellesmere

86%

58 Reviews

 Analysis

***CLOSED April - October*** This is a designated freedom camping area supported by the Selwyn District Council. Coes Ford can be found just...

Banger spot

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Deer Flat Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

86%

47 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

Analysis

62km along the Milford Road from Te Anau. A huge camping area with massive open grassy areas or private bit of beech forest to call your own for...

A view of Lake Wakatipu from the Kinloch Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Kinloch Campsite

Glenorchy

86%

36 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Kinloch Camping Ground is a great place from which to start the many walks around the area such as the Greenstone or the Caples walks. The campsite...

Mangawhero Camping Ground - Ohakune

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

86%

32 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Mangawhero Camping Ground is just 2km up the Mountain Road from Ohakune. A primo place to explore the area, go biking along the Ohakune Coach...

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

86%

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...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Waikoko Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

86%

27 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

86%

22 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

86%

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve

86%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

The Ashburton District Council provides this service for self-contained camping - access the reserve off Kingsburys Road. Choice guys! Overnight...

Orari Gorge

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

86%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

A cute campsite nestled in amongst native bush outcrops - cool cabbage trees! There are some great walks to do through the forest along the old...

Not Operating

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Arohena Campsite

Arohena

86%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

Thicket Burn Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

86%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whangaiterenga Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

86%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.