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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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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Otematata Boat Harbour campground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.3 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...

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...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

4.1 14 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...

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

4 1 review

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

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