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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.

Basic Camping Campsites

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Page 10 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 10 of 16.

Camp Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 3 reviews

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Bike or walking track access only.

Davies Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Boat / walking track access only

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...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

4 1 review

Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

4 1 review

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

Lake views

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...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Waiharakeke Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4 1 review

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Grounds

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 1 review

Freedom camping is restricted to Self-Contained Vehicles only; Maximum of two consecutive nights in any calendar month; Freedom camping is restricted...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Gouland Downs Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Scotts Beach Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4 1 review

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

4 70 reviews

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Cameron Flat Campsite

Makarora

4 61 reviews

The large campsite is located near the Makarora River, just 15 mins north of Makarora Township. The campsite is quite exposed on a fairly...

The primo spots under the willows

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ahuriri Bridge Campsite

Omarama

4 51 reviews

DIDYMO AREA: Please check, clean and dry anything thats been in the water - stop the spread!!

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Tiny

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Waipu Caves Farm Park

4 38 reviews

There are 3 camping areas set in a valley with karst limestone rocks, a small river and beautiful native bush. The camp is a dark skies camp...

Cowshed Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

4 25 reviews

Portage Bay Recreation Reserve, Kenepuru Sound, near the Portage Resort

Ngaherenga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4 19 reviews

The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Guy Roe Reserve

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

4 11 reviews

Self-contained only Maximum stay is 2 consecutive nights per calendar month Pay by secure pay link* or Penny (formerly KiwiCash) – see details...

Danseys Pass Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Danseys Pass Campsite

Naseby area

4 10 reviews

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

Currently closed due to road damage...

Loch Katrine Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

4 6 reviews

Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area. Swimming...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Rangiwahia Domain

4 2 reviews

Rangiwahia Motorhome, caravan & cyclist camping site is situated at 2527 Rangiwahia Road in the village of Rangiwahia right next to the Rangiwahia...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

John Coull Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4 2 reviews

Twelve Mile Delta

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Queenstown

3.9 134 reviews

The Twelve Mile Delta Camping Ground is massive - 100 sites so bring your mates, grandma, everyone! Recent landscaping, roads and new toilets...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

East Cape Campground

3.9 55 reviews

East Cape Campground sits along East Cape Road at Gisborne. You'll be in awe at finding yourself the middle of views and places you never thought...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Puhi Puhi Camping

3.9 37 reviews

This is a small peaceful grassy campsite with basic facilities close to Kaikoura. There is a short bushwalk to help stretch the legs. Please don...

The shelter

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

3.9 31 reviews

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

French Pass Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

3.9 17 reviews

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

3.9 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...

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...

Rosie Bay Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay

Te Urewera

3.9 8 reviews

A small (only 6 sites), yet popular campsite on the foreshore of Lake Waikaremoana.