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Basic Facility Camping

Camping with just the bare essentials - expect a non flush toilet that's intermittently serviced. Anything more is a bonus.

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Overnight Camping Site Cost
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	Free (NZ$0) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
	Low Cost (NZ$1 to NZ$10) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
	Medium (NZ$11 to NZ$20) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium (NZ$11 to NZ$20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
	Premium (NZ$21 to NZ$30) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium (NZ$21 to NZ$30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

Overnight Stay Rules
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	Self-contained motorhomes only What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained' by the NZ Motor Caravan Association. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
	Only in a vehicle What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed.
	Camping and any vehicle What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
	Camping only What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage

Camping Ground, Molesworth Station

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Motutara Farm Camp

Whananaki

Basic camping in a stunning location that's well worth a visit. Words don't do it justice so come and see for yourself.

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5 reviews

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Tolaga Bay

Freedom Camping - Blue Waters

Freedom camping opens Sunday 29 September and closes Monday 7 April 2014.

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4 reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground

Motukarara

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7 reviews

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

Te Urewera National Park

Free with Campsite Pass

97%

4 reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Barn Paddock Camping Ground

Huia

A simple camspite in Auckland's Huia area.

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97%

3 reviews

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Free camping - our gift to you

We at Rankers NZ, love to meet travellers on the road and share in some of the freedom. That's why Rankers NZ invites you to come and stay for free at our chill riverside overnight parking area in the Motueka Valley at the top of the South Island.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

Kenepuru Sound

Kenepuru Head Camping Ground

Kenepuru Sound

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

Free with Campsite Pass

97%

7 reviews

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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Camping Ground

St Bathans

Homestead Camping Ground

St Bathans

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3 reviews

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Township Camping Ground

Mount / Mt Aurum Reserve - Queenstown

Skippers Township Camping Ground

Mount / Mt Aurum Reserve - Queenstown

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2 reviews

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

Campsites with a view.

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97%

2 reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

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97%

2 reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Camping Ground

Great Barrier Island

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97%

2 reviews

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Urupukapuka Bay Camping Ground

Urupukapuka Island

Urupukapuka Bay Camping Ground

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

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97%

2 reviews

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island Camping Ground

Queen Charlotte Sound

Blumine Island Camping Ground

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat / Sea kayak access only

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2 reviews

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Victoria Slater

United Kingdom

Don't accept that you have to pay to do everything in NZ. It does feel in places like every opportunity to make a buck is being exploited, to the disadvantage of tourists, but with research you can find great free/low cost alternatives i.e Curio Bay in the Catlins