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Page 11 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 11 of 16.

Piropiro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Piropiro Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

3.9 7 reviews

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

3.9 6 reviews

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

Kumeti Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Kumeti Campsite

Eastern Ruahine Forest Park

3.9 4 reviews

The camping ground isn't suited to campervans as a 100metre walk is required between the road end and the campground. Kumeti campground has...

Whitikau Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Whitikau Campsite

Raukumara Forest Park

3.9 3 reviews

Located alongside the mighty, long and winding Motu Coach road, this remote campsite is at the Whitikau entrace to Raukumara Forest Park.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Torrent Bay Village Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.9 2 reviews

Photo taken from a campsite

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite

Taupo

3.9 288 reviews

Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

3.9 25 reviews

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3.9 21 reviews

Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

3.9 16 reviews

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Dunsdale Recreation Reserve and camping area

Hedgehope

3.9 14 reviews

Closed between May - September every year. Freedom campers are permitted to stay for up to three days at Dunsdale Recreation Reserve, inland...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Rae o Turihaua)

Turihaua Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.9 5 reviews

Camping at Turihaua Point is from 23 October - 30 April. CAUTION: Extreme erosion is causing instability in this area. Please be warned that...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

3.9 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

Tiny

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

NZ Natural Clothing in the Wopwops

3.9 2 reviews

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Caroline Bay

3.8 65 reviews

This is a great place for the self-contained gang to stay for the evening. You can park up very close to the beach, just on the edge of the CBD...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

3.8 43 reviews

This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

3.8 23 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

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...

Waikare River Mouth Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

3.8 16 reviews

Stay on the banks of the Waikare River with just a 10 minute walk to the beach. Note the 20 minute drive on a gravel road to access this campground...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

3.8 14 reviews

The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Andys Place

3.8 3 reviews

A beautiful and sheltered rural campsite, just outside the Te Anau Township!

Tapapakunga Beach

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3.8 3 reviews

The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

South Tora Camping Area

3.8 2 reviews

Stay at this remote beachside campsite for a maximum of 21 days. Caravans and campervans are prohibited to camp here due to coastal erosion.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

3.8 50 reviews

The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp...

Boat action - Lake Rotoroa

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3.8 28 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Onamalutu Scenic Reserve

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Onamalutu Campsite

Northbank of the Wairau River.

3.8 22 reviews

This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

Kawatiri Junction

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Kawatiri Campsite

Kawatiri area

3.8 22 reviews

The Kawatiri Junction Camping Ground is handily placed near the main state highway and provides an ideal stop over between Nelson and the West...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 10 reviews

Motorhomes/Caravans Self-Contained with own power - $5 per night Motorhomes/Caravans requiring power - $10 per night Tent Campers - $5 per night...

Nikau Cove Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

3.8 10 reviews

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

Kiosk Creek

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

3.8 7 reviews

A large west facing campsite with an amazing view of the glacial moraine deposits - a great place in the afternoon watching the setting sun. Sheltered...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

3.8 6 reviews

The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...