Basic Camping

Kerosene Creek, Rotorua

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AccommodationCamping Grounds

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.

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Moawhitu Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Nydia Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Nydia Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat, walk or bike access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Pipi Beach in Pelorus Sound

South IslandMarlborough

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

Putanui Point Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Boat access only

Ratimera Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

South Arm Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.

Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

Wharehunga Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges. Moumoukai Road into the Hunua Ranges is closed off due to a slip.

North IslandAuckland Region

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North IslandAuckland Region

Walking access only - 2.8km

North IslandAuckland Region

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

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North IslandAuckland Region

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

North IslandAuckland Region

Schoolhouse Bay Camping Ground

South IslandMarlborough

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat,kayak, mountain bike or walking track access only

The Lakes

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

Waitangi Campground

Lake Aviemore

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

North IslandNorthland

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Tapuaenui Campsite

Lake Waikaremoana

North IslandRuapehu

Poukaria Campsite

Whanganui National Park

South IslandCanterbury

· Basic facility - Free camping · 5 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

Tiny

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Linburn Farmstay

Overnight Campervan Parking

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

Turihaua Point

Overnight Campervan Parking

Temporarily Closed

Camping at Turihaua Point is closed...

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

The main area (School House Flat) is closed during winter from Easter to Labour Weekend. This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located...

Not Operating

South IslandWest Coast

North IslandHawkes Bay

Tiny

North IslandWaikato

It's pretty basic but there's a camping area next to Pahautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table. There are seven...