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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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Nothing like a hot shower after a day on the road! Shared.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Western Springs Spot

5 69 reviews

Welcome to your spot! Stay with us while you explore Auckland! We can accommodate 2 small-medium (under 6.5m) campervans, within easy walking...

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Home Bay - Motutapu Island Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 4 reviews

Take the ferry to Rangitoto/Motutapu islands and stay at Home Bay, located right on the beach.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuihe Island Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

5 3 reviews

Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

4.9 25 reviews

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

4.9 2 reviews

Great Barrier Island

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Karamatura Valley Camping Ground

Huia

4.9 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite near Huia, in the Waitakere area.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

4.8 24 reviews

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sunset Ridge

4.8 19 reviews

Low cost basic camping in Helensville, nothing fancy, but quiet and safe.

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Beach Front Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

4.8 6 reviews

Tents only. No campervans or caravans.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

4.8 3 reviews

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

4.8 31 reviews

Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cliff Top Camping Ground

Omana

4.7 14 reviews

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

4.6 7 reviews

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

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