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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

Region

All Regions

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 14 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 14 of 16.

391

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

392

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Pipi Beach Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat or sea kayak access only

393

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Putanui Point Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

394

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ratimera Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

395

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

South Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only.

396

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

397

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Wharehunga Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Boat access only

398

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Motuora Island Campsite

Motuora Recreation Reserve

Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

399

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Road End Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Stay deep within the native bush of Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the 20km gravel access road. Past the Clements Clearing Camping Ground

400

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Te Iringa Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

This small basic camping ground is 4km from the start of Clements Road. There is no water here so be prepared and bring a bucket....

401

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Te Urewera

A long narrow gravel winding road to get there - but it's worth it! Camp next to the steam and chill.

402

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

403

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lower Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

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

404

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Piggots Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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405

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

Walking access only - 2.8km

406

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

407

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Muri Beach Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Walking access only - 1.3km / 45 mins

408

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Te Akatarawa 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...

409

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mangatangi Trig Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

A very basic dirt floor shelter, the roof of which is used to collect water for the tank. The water must be boiled for 5 minutes before consumption...

410

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷