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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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Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

4.8 30 reviews

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pioneer Park Campsite

Geraldine

4.4 24 reviews

The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

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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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Mt Nimrod Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

4 1 review

The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...

Otaio Gorge Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Otaio Gorge Campsite

Gordons Valley

3.9 10 reviews

The Otaio Gorge Camping Ground is situated in a scenic reserve beside the forest and swim in the river. There are basic facilities here including...