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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 7 of 15.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Nelson Creek Camping Ground

Ngahere

86%

22 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$6 per person, per night.

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...

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.

Lake Rotorangi Hydro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

86%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

Park up at the 'Bend'

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Fishermans Bend campground

Lake Waitaki

86%

5 Reviews

 Analysis

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

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

86%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Boat / walking track access only

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

86%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area

Lake Ellesmere

85%

66 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...

Ambury Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

85%

48 Reviews

 Analysis

Ambury has basic, flat camping with toilets and drinking water nearby. Only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport.

nice flat campsites.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Deer Flat Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

85%

46 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...

Chill out and enjoy

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

Harihari area

85%

30 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Another one of the wonderful West Coast's forest-lined fresh water lakes. Popular for fishing, boating and swimming.

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

85%

16 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

85%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Great Walk Hut

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Thicket Burn Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

85%

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

85%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Great Walk campsite

85%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
Boat Harbour

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Otematata Boat Harbour campground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

85%

3 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...

Goldsborough

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Goldsborough Campsite

Hokitika

84%

38 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large secluded campsite at the site of an old gold mining town. Its sheltered, it has a shelter, picnic areas and BBQ's, you can even take your...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

84%

18 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

St Bathans Campsite

84%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

84%

13 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

beach front camping

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Te Kohanga Camping Ground

Ahipara

84%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

The beach

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pikowai Reserve Camping Ground

84%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

A popular seaside camping ground

Waiohine campground is surrounded by native bush.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

84%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Waiohine Gorge Campground is set in a beautiful bush setting, located above a river junction and next to one of the best accessible swing bridges...

Harvey Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Harvey Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

84%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Angelus Hut campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

84%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Wai-iti Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

84%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Self contained vehicles can stay for a maximum of two nights. You must contact the Tasman District Council and inform them of your vehcile details...

The campsite

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Gillespies Beach

83%

107 Reviews

47 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A primo spot next to the beach. The campsite is quite small and is very popular so getting a good spot may be a bit challenging, there is a good...

The jetty at Lake Paringa

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Paringa Campsite

Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

83%

92 Reviews

32 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This small campsite is placed right next to Lake Paringa, a serene lake with good fishing and boating. The lake is set in a mature forest backdrop...