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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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Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 12 of 16 | 458 campsites ranked by score

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

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.

Bookings for the 2026/27 season...

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...

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...

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3.8 3 reviews

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tinline Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 2 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...

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

3.8 1 review

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

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anchorage Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman 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...

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...

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