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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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Page 3 of 16 | 458 campsites ranked by score

458 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 3 of 16.

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Cliff Top Camping Ground

Omana

4.7 14 reviews

Omana is a pretty family oriented park situated 40kms southeast of Auckland. The shelly beach at Omana provides safe swimming at high tide, picnic...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Tui Park Piopio

4.7 12 reviews

An attractive place to stay if you are exploring Waitomo and King Country areas by caravan or campervan. Tent sites are also available. Facilities...

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.7 2 reviews

Boat / Sea kayak access only

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

McLaren Falls Camping Area

4.7 88 reviews

Lakeside camping near fantastic waterfall

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

4.7 76 reviews

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Turakina Beach Camp / Koitiata Camping Ground

4.7 56 reviews

Beach out front (2 mins walk) from campsite

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

4.7 47 reviews

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

4.7 43 reviews

The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee. Un-powered sites $15 Powered Sites (6 available) - $20 Self-contained...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.7 21 reviews

Camp next to a huge sweeping beach. This is a great place for fishing, diving and swimming. Bookings are essential during the peak season.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Ahaura Domain Camp

4.7 12 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Tangimoana Motor Camp

4.7 9 reviews

Come and explore the west coast of the North Island, watch and admire our magical sunsets from the river bank.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Otamarakau Beach Access

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.7 9 reviews

A private, beachside parking spot for self contained vehicles. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.7 6 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

4.6 77 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

4.6 32 reviews

Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village Campground

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.6 29 reviews

* The Kenepuru road is closed, but Mistletoe Bay Eco village remains open! Accessible via water taxi or the Queen Charlotte Track. * Not your...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

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Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

4.6 8 reviews

Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

4.6 6 reviews

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

The Woolshed Driveway

4.6 5 reviews

Camp in a farm paddock beside shady trees. Many vineyards and wineries to visit connected with cycle /walking paths. A bike hire is close by...

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Catleys Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.6 3 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.6 2 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

4.6 286 reviews

Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown

4.6 138 reviews

This is a scenic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. This is a peaceful place beside a small lake.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waipu

4.6 101 reviews

This is a scenic campsite in the Whangārei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Otto/MacDonalds Campsite

Franz Josef

4.6 89 reviews

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

4.6 28 reviews

Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected...