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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 ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

A sheltered east facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ferndale

Kenepuru Sound

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

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.

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

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....

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.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Adams Lookout Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Piggots Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

A walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Odlins 2 Camping Ground

Karekare

Walking access only - 2.8km

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Lagoon Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

Boat access only

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