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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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coquille Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

1 Review

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Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

1 Review

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Diamond Lake Campsite

1 Review

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anchorage Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

1 Review

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

1 Review

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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Dickey Flat Campsite

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

47 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

39 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Andrews Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

18 Reviews

Analysis

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Waikare River Mouth Campsite

Waikare River area

16 Reviews

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blackball

Overnight Campervan Parking

10 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Ohau C Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

9 Reviews

Analysis

For a small fee of $20 per family of 2 adults and 2 children, you can experience the goodness. Booking are not needed but if you book ahead...

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Twilight Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve

6 Reviews

Analysis

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

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Poukaraka Flats Camping Ground

Whakanewha

5 Reviews

Analysis

This place is banger!

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

River Ridge Retreat

3 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Heron Camping Ground

3 Reviews

Analysis

Please note this campground is only open between 1 October to 30 April.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

34 Reviews

Analysis

Free, primo, done!

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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Alexandrina

Overnight Campervan Parking

33 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

$20 per site. Closed over winter

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

21 Reviews

Analysis

A huge recreation area that is managed by a group of local residents. A good place to chill out and use facilities - there are a bunch of activities...