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Basic Campsites

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.

Basic Camping Campsites

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Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 8 of 16 | 457 campsites ranked by score

457 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 8 of 16.

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.2 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

4.1 176 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Paringa Campsite

Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

4.1 97 reviews

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...

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

4.1 33 reviews

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

Harihari area

4.1 32 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.1 20 reviews

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 ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

4.1 18 reviews

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...

Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 13 reviews

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

4.1 10 reviews

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.1 8 reviews

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

4.1 7 reviews

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Operates seasonally, with bookings...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

4.1 7 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Walker Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

4.1 6 reviews

This is a small campsite next to the Eglinton River and the main road. There is a very tight turning bay at the end surrounded by tall trees...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

4.1 6 reviews

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

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

4.1 6 reviews

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

4.1 5 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.1 4 reviews

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 ▷ Wairarapa ▷

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 4 reviews

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

4.1 3 reviews

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 ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

4.1 103 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

4.1 69 reviews

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

4.1 35 reviews

If you want the ease of lattes, golf and shops mixed with a bit of forest and outdoors goodness, then Wentworth Valley Camping Ground is for you...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

4.1 33 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

4.1 29 reviews

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...