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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.

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120 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 4.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anchorage Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

3.7 6 reviews

Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

3.7 6 reviews

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Not Operating

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.7 1 review

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

3.6 3 reviews

Park on Mountain Road and walk 500 metres into a clearing next to the stream where you can pitch your tent.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Awaroa Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 2 reviews

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Brown Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

2.2 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

1.9 5 reviews

Basic campsite accessible only by boat or on foot.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

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