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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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	Free with Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass

Overnight Camping Site Cost
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	Free Camping (NZ$0) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
	Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
	Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (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 Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (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'. 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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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