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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.

Basic Camping Campsites

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Page 7 of 16 | 456 campsites ranked by score

456 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 7 of 16.

Anatori Beach

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Anatori River Camping Ground

4.3 19 reviews

Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Fantail Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.3 8 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Upper Mangatawhiri Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.3 6 reviews

A vehicle accessible campsite in Auckland region's Hunua Ranges

Tiny

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Tōtaranui Great Walk campsite

4.3 4 reviews

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mita Bay Camping Ground

Mahurangi Regional Park

4.3 3 reviews

Walking access only - 45 mins

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.3 3 reviews

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Cascade Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

4.3 186 reviews

This large sheltered campsite is suitable for larger vehicles. There are lots of different areas to park up on and call your own and there is...

Camping at the top

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

(Spirits Bay Campsite)

Kapowairua Campsite

Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Cape Reinga

4.3 72 reviews

This is the perfect place to go fishing and swimming! The Kapowairua Camping Ground is situated close to the beach and the lagoon.

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

4.3 49 reviews

A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

Ambury Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Ambury Park Camping Ground

Mangere

4.3 49 reviews

Ambury has basic, flat camping in a country vibe location, yet only 10 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport. Toilets and drinking...

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Klondyke Corner Campsite

Arthurs Pass

4.3 37 reviews

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of...

Bucks Road Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Bucks Road Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

4.3 30 reviews

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River amongst regenerating bush. Camp at the roadend or walk approx 150 m along the track...

Slab Hut Creek Camping Ground

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Slab Hut Creek Campsite

Reefton

4.3 28 reviews

This is a very popular picnicing area and campsite. It is situated in an old gold mining area, so you can try your luck at fossicking for the...

Primo facilities

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Glencoe Campsite

Herbert

4.3 23 reviews

An awesome DOC campsite with great facilities, this place has recently been upgraded. There is a large grassy area surrounded by mature native...

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.3 21 reviews

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. Getting there...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

4.3 13 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Boulders Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Boulders Campsite

Urutawa Conservation Area

4.3 10 reviews

Boulders Camping Ground is beautiful, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa trees. A great place for a picnic and to go swimming in the Waiti Stream...

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Rosie Bay Campsite

Te Urewera

4.3 9 reviews

Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

Waiohine campground is surrounded by native bush.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Tararua Forest Park

4.3 6 reviews

Waiohine Gorge Campground is set in a beautiful bush setting, located above a river junction and next to one of the best accessible swing bridges...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite

Arthur's Pass

4.2 83 reviews

A basic camping area along side Lake Pearson very popular with bird watching and fishing. Camp nestled underneath the mature willow trees, a huge...

Mangawhero Camping Ground - Ohakune

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangawhero Campsite

Tongariro National Park

4.2 33 reviews

The Mangawhero Camping Ground is just 2km up the Mountain Road from Ohakune. A primo place to explore the area, go biking along the Ohakune Coach...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 26 reviews

The Park gates are open daily from 7.00am until 9.30pm, office closes at 6pm. Please use numbered sites - on a first come, first served basis...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 25 reviews

One of the district's most popular and well-used picnic and camping reserves.

Urchin Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.2 20 reviews

Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

4.2 14 reviews

Great Walk Hut

Thicket Burn Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Thicket Burn Campsite

Lake Hauroko

4.2 14 reviews

Just 5km's from New Zealand's deepest lake. This campsite is a bit off the beaten track and it's quite a long drive along a gravel road to get...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 13 reviews

The Wingatui Racecourse on Gladstone Road in Mosgiel is operating as a Park over Property for camper vans and motor homes. Great location, quiet...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Scandrett Regional Park Camping

4.2 11 reviews

Take State Highway 1 to Warkworth and follow the signs to Snells Beach. Approximately 3km beyond Algies Bay, turn left into Scandrett Road and...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

4.2 10 reviews

Overnight parking in blue area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.2 10 reviews

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping. If you want to stay overnight in this...