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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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All Regions

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 13 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 13 of 16.

361

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

362

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3.6 1 review

363

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

3.6 1 review

364

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

3.6 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...

365

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Raetea North Side Campsite

Raetea Forest

3.5 36 reviews

Free, primo, done!

366

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Owen River Reserve Camping Ground

3.5 22 reviews

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...

367

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

Kaweka Forest Park

3.5 17 reviews

A free, basic campsite with its own hot springs nestled within native bush. What's the catch?! We suppose the 1 hour gravel access road would...

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

368

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Ōtaki Forks area

3.4 15 reviews

Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.

369

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

Fiordland National Park

3.3 3 reviews

Borland Road is closed between Grebe Lookout and South Arm due to slip damage beyond this point.

370

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Wildlife Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

3.3 2 reviews

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

371

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Briar's Gully Campground

Lake Aviemore

3.3 2 reviews

The Waimate District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

372

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Kahikatea Campsite

Coromandel Forest Park

3.2 4 reviews

Number of powered sites is 18, including 4 sites suitable for large mobile homes/buses. Maximum number of people per site is 6. Facilities...

373

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Heron Camping Ground

2.9 5 reviews

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

374

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Whakamaru Domain Camping Area

2.7 6 reviews

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...

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