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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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Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 2 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 2 of 16.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

4.8 19 reviews

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 19 reviews

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.8 16 reviews

Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

4.8 15 reviews

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pikowai Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 11 reviews

A popular seaside camping ground

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

4.8 10 reviews

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 7 reviews

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 6 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

4.8 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

4.8 4 reviews

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

4.8 3 reviews

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Waiinui Beach Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

Big open grounds with water taps around...a public toilet... no showers.. a dump station... Beautiful beach spot. Council staff come and visit...

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Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

4.8 1 review

Temple Camping Ground is a basic DOC campsite with 30 available tent sites. Located in beech forest north of Lake Ohau. A great location for tramping...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Billygoat Basin Campsite

4.8 1 review

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit walk

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Welcome Flat Campsite

4.8 1 review

This is a serviced 31-bunk hut in the Glaciers area. Hut The main hut has 4 bunk rooms on the upper level of the building. You must be...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.8 43 reviews

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...