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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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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

21 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

5 Reviews

Analysis

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

2 Reviews

Analysis

Great Barrier Island

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

40 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

19 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

7 Reviews

Analysis

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

1 Review

Analysis

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

1 Review

Analysis

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

52 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

6 Reviews

Analysis

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Camping Ground

Okarito

112 Reviews

18 Face-to-Face

Analysis

An amazing place with a friendly vibe, there are lots of little alcoves to put your tent up in. Designated BBQ areas and a short walk to the beach...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

(Whananaki)

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

55 Reviews

17 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This PRIMO camping site in Otamure Bay is in a beach-front setting with massive old pohutukawa trees for shade. There are heaps of sites to choose...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

21 Reviews

Analysis

Camp next to a huge sweeping beach. This is a great place for fishing, diving and swimming. Bookings are essential during the peak season.

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

135 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

112 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

What a view!!! This place really takes the cake. This campsite is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society and is frequented by the more mature crowd who...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

99 Reviews

29 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This is a scenic campsite in the Whangārei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Campground

88 Reviews

53 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Otto/MacDonalds Campsite

Franz Josef

88 Reviews

25 Face-to-Face

Analysis

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

28 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...