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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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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

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

86%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

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...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

86%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
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.

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

85%

31 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...

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.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Nelson Creek Camping Ground

Ngahere

85%

23 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$6 per person, per night.

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

85%

14 Reviews

 Analysis

Great Walk Hut

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

85%

13 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Anatori Beach

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anatori River Camping Ground

85%

12 Reviews

 Analysis

Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

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...

The jetty at Lake Paringa

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Paringa Campsite

Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

84%

93 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...

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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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

84%

31 Reviews

 Analysis

If you like walking, mountain biking and stunning, well-earnt views, come camping at Dry Creek in Belmont Regional Park.

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.

Mahurangi Regional Park

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sullivans Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

84%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Gates open at 6am and close at 9 pm

The beach

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pikowai Reserve Camping Ground

84%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

A popular seaside camping ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

84%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Woodlyn Park

84%

8 Reviews

 Analysis
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...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Cascade Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

83%

166 Reviews

39 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This large sheltered campsite is suitable for larger vehicles. There are lots of different areas to park up on and call your own and there is...

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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve

Mangakino

83%

40 Reviews

 Analysis

Free camping on the Mangakino Recreation reserve on the shore of Lake Maraetai.

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Puhi Puhi Camping

83%

36 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a small peaceful grassy campsite with basic facilities close to Kaikoura. There is a short bushwalk to help stretch the legs. Please don...