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Basic Campsites

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 12 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 12 of 16.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

3.8 6 reviews

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

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3.8 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Te Awaiti Camping Area

3.8 2 reviews

Camp in this remote beach location within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days. WARNING - this campsite is open to overnight camping...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tinline Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 2 reviews

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anchorage Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

Kakapo Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

3.8 1 review

Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.8 1 review

Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

3.8 1 review

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake Campsite

3.8 1 review

Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National park. Explore the area around Paradise and along the Dart and Rees...

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

3.8 1 review

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

3.7 20 reviews

$10 a night per site No bookings - First come, first serve basis

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

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...

Open for camping during the summer...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Poukaraka Flats Camping Ground

Whakanewha

3.7 5 reviews

This place is banger!

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

3.7 4 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Tiny

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Macetown Campsite

Arrowtown

3.7 2 reviews

It is an adventure to get out to the Macetown Camping Ground. You can 4WD, walk or mountain bike here - there are 23 river crossings through very...

View of the river

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

3.7 47 reviews

Dickey Flat Camping Ground is a large camp site located next to the Waitawheta River. There are heaps of walks to do in this area as well as some...

Serenity on the lake shore

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.7 33 reviews

$20 per site. Closed over winter

Mt Cook in Autumn

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

3.7 10 reviews

For a small fee of $50 per family of 2 adults and 3 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki Uawa)

Tolaga Bay Freedom Camping

Blue Waters

3.7 10 reviews

Open between Labour Weekend and Easter weekend each summer

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

3.7 8 reviews

Walk or mountain bike the Nikau Walk to this campsite.

Tiny

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Upper Eglinton Campsite

Milford Rd - Fiordland National Park

3.7 7 reviews

This is a small campsite straight off the road. It is quite a tight turn getting into it and is not suitable for large vehicles. There are a few...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

3.7 2 reviews

Private Campsite on a farm! 10 mins drive from Hokitika, a private campsite just for you. An Eco-farm, fully off-grid with friendly free-range...

Piripiri Campsite

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Piripiri Campsite

Pohangina

3.7 2 reviews

- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.7 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite

Lake Taharoa

3.6 31 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

3.6 42 reviews

Right on the lakefront, great view and awesome swiming spot.

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Cuba Street Motorhome Park

Wellington

3.6 16 reviews

Welcoming Campervans and Motorhomes The perfect place to stay in Wellington central!

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Cascades - Waitakere

3.6 3 reviews

Park on Mountain Road and walk 500 metres into a clearing next to the stream where you can pitch your tent.

Courthouse Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities