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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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Te Arai Point, Beautiful Beach View

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Te Arai Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

5 19 reviews

This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get...

Looking down on Urupukapuka Campsite

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Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

5 4 reviews

Boat access only

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Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.9 6 reviews

Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical...

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Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Otamure Camping Ground - Whananaki

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(Whananaki)

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

4.7 55 reviews

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...

looking down on the site from owners deck above.

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Tuitonga Road Campsite

4.7 11 reviews

19 Tuitonga Road, Whatuwhiwhi, Karikari Peninsula Campsite has toilet and cold shower. Minimal water use, as they rely on rainwater. Power supply...

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Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

4.6 99 reviews

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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Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

4.6 28 reviews

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

Sunrise over Maitai Bay

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Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

4.5 76 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Trounson Kauri Park

4.4 90 reviews

The Trounson Kauri Park was New Zealand's first 'mainland island', an intensively managed area which helps to protect and restore New Zealand...

Waikahoa Bay Campsite - Mimiwhangata

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Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

4.4 2 reviews

No vehicle access

Camping at the top

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(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

4.3 72 reviews

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

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Tapotupotu Bay

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Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

4.3 174 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

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Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

4 32 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...

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POP 48 Marsden

4 17 reviews

Waterfront central Paihia

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Pandora Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

4 5 reviews

Accessible on foot only, no drive in access. A perfect place for fishing and relaxing.

Pandora Campsite is Currently...

beach front camping

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Te Kohanga Camping Ground

Ahipara

3.9 13 reviews

$25 per night, long drop toilets and cold showers

Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

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Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

3.8 22 reviews

A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great...

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Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Promenade Point

3.8 14 reviews

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Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

3.7 6 reviews

Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

Raetea North Side - Raetea Forest

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Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

3.7 34 reviews

Free, primo, done!

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Te Pua Reserve

3.7 7 reviews

ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE UPON ARRIVAL. The gate opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. The Camp managers number is 0275335544. No...

Campsite has been temporarily...

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Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Lake Taharoa

3.6 31 reviews

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Whananaki School Camp

If the sign is out, we are open and have space!

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Paihia Haven of History Charitable Trust

Haven

Charitable Trust site, with the ruins of the first (missionary) stone house in NZ and loads of History information on our plot. We're tucked behind...

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Auckland City Camp

Basic site for self contained campers Aucklands only city camp site