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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 ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground

4.3 67 reviews

Plenty of space to stay on river flats surrounded by native bush and only 30 minutes drive from Wellington City. Lots of nearby walks including...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.3 21 reviews

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. Getting there...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

4.1 33 reviews

If you like walking, mountain biking and stunning, well-earnt views, come camping at Dry Creek in Belmont Regional Park.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

4 16 reviews

Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

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