Jonathan Briggs
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
Brown River Reserve Rai Valley
Small track with 3 or 4 very private spots right next to the clean river, tucked into the bush.
Drop loo, clean, free and a beautiful spot.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Maitai Bay Campsite
Parklike setting, lots of space, $10 per person.
Clean showers and facilities. Communal kitchen, laundry and cheaper than in Nelson.
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Hastings ▷
Evers-Swindell Reserve
Noisy bridge traffic, fragrant eucalypt trees overhead.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whitianga ▷
Beachfront Reserves, Cooks Beach
Free camping, fabulous views of the river and bay.
Right by the water. Very clean toilets, no showers, self contained campers only.
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi ▷
Tanners Point Utility Reserve
Friendly locals, popular dock fishing, jasmine scented, toilets.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Tokomaru Bay ▷
Anaura Bay Family Motor Camp
Beautiful bay, sites right at the beach, clean hot showers.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Te Kaha ▷
Omaio Reserve freedom camping area
Fabulous, giant Pohutukawa trees, no facilities, lots of space.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Otari Wilton's Bush
Amazing location in the hills above Wellington.
Beautifully preserved natural bush, lots of trails and birds. Free.