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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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140 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 5.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Titirangi Farm Camping Ground

Pelorus Sound

4.4 13 reviews

Titirangi Farm is a sheep and cattle farm situated in the outer Pelorus Sound. It has stunning views to the Chetwode and Titi Islands. Titirangi...

Acheron Accommodation House

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

4.4 7 reviews

Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accomodation House, once used as an overnight carriage stop. Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans...

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Whakahoro Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.4 1 review

Great Walk Hut

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground

4.3 67 reviews

Plenty of space to stay on river flats surrounded by native bush and only 30 minutes drive from Wellington City. Lots of nearby walks including...

Whatamango Bay

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Picton

4.3 54 reviews

Port Underwood Rd, Queen Charlotte Sound.

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

4.3 28 reviews

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.3 6 reviews

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

Ambury Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

4.3 49 reviews

Ambury has basic, flat camping in a country vibe location, yet only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport. Toilets and drinking...

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

4.3 30 reviews

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

Slab Hut Creek Camping Ground

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Slab Hut Creek Campsite

Reefton

4.3 28 reviews

This is a very popular picnicing area and campsite. It is situated in an old gold mining area, so you can try your luck at fossicking for the...

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

4.3 23 reviews

An awesome DOC campsite with great facilities, this place has recently been upgraded. There is a large grassy area surrounded by mature native...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

4.3 13 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 25 reviews

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

4.2 22 reviews

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

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Orari Gorge

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

4.2 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...

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Waiohine campground is surrounded by native bush.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

4.2 6 reviews

Waiohine Gorge Campground is set in a beautiful bush setting, located above a river junction and next to one of the best accessible swing bridges...

Harvey Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Harvey Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.2 4 reviews

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain...

Boat Harbour

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Otematata Boat Harbour campground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.2 3 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...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

4.1 36 reviews

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of...

Chill out and enjoy

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.

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

4.1 29 reviews

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

4.1 10 reviews

Lake Rotorangi Hydro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

4.1 6 reviews

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

Plenty of space here

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...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 4 reviews

Sun rising on the campsite

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...

Piano Flat Camping Ground

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 ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

4.1 155 reviews

Welcome to Albert Town Get back to nature and enjoy a true Kiwi camping experience at our Albert Town Campground. Located beside the Clutha...

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.

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...