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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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Urchin Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

83%

20 Reviews

 Analysis

Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

13 Reviews

 Analysis

The Wingatui Racecourse on Gladstone Road in Mosgiel is operating as a Park over Property for camper vans and motor homes. Great location, quiet...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

83%

10 Reviews

 Analysis
Otaio Gorge Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

83%

8 Reviews

 Analysis

The Otaio Gorge Camping Ground is situated in a scenic reserve beside the forest and swim in the river. There are basic facilities here including...

Nice swimming areas. Nice fishing too.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Manganuku Campsite

Waioeka Gorge

83%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

83%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

83%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
Kuripapango Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

83%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

Piano Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

83%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

The Piano Flat Camping Ground is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are picnic tables and BBQ's to utilise after a good walk in the...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Observation Beach Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

83%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

There is now a foot track down to the beach - awesome!

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

82%

64 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

82%

44 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Marble Hill Campsite

Springs Junction

82%

38 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A great campsite surrounded by bush and hills. Camp on the grassy flats, heaps of space to find your own area. There is a shelter you can duck...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village Campground

Queen Charlotte Sound

82%

28 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

82%

16 Reviews

 Analysis

Waterfront central Paihia

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Scandrett Regional Park Camping

82%

11 Reviews

 Analysis

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

82%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

St James Homestead Camping Ground

82%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

82%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

Basic campsite near the stream - nice place to picnic or camp

Sun rising on the campsite

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

82%

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...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

81%

101 Reviews

32 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

81%

53 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The large campsite is located near the Makarora River, just 15 mins north of Makarora Township. The campsite is quite exposed on a fairly...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

81%

42 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

Boat action - Lake Rotoroa

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

81%

25 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Broken Hills Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Broken Hills Campsite

Broken Hills area

81%

21 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Great camping next to the Tairua River and a chance to explore the gold mining area - who needs lotto when there's gold to be found! NOTE - If...

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

81%

20 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

81%

19 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. Getting there...

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

81%

17 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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

81%

14 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 ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Motor Camp

Kukupa

81%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

$20/site for 2 adults. Please book and pay online.