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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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453 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 8 of 16.

The jetty at Lake Paringa

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Paringa Campsite

Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

4.1 97 reviews

This small campsite is placed right next to Lake Paringa, a serene lake with good fishing and boating. The lake is set in a mature forest backdrop...

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Nine Mile Historic Reserve

4.1 48 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...

Chill out and enjoy

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

Harihari area

4.1 32 reviews

Another one of the wonderful West Coast's forest-lined fresh water lakes. Popular for fishing, boating and swimming.

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

4.1 29 reviews

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

Urchin Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.1 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...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.1 18 reviews

This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

Orari Gorge

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Orari Campsite

Geraldine

4.1 18 reviews

A cute campsite nestled in amongst native bush outcrops - cool cabbage trees! There are some great walks to do through the forest along the old...

Orari Campsite is closed indefinitely...

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Wingatui Racecourse

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 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 ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

4.1 10 reviews

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hotoritori Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.1 8 reviews

Tiny

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

4.1 7 reviews

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

4.1 7 reviews

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Operates seasonally, with bookings...

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Mimiha Campsite

4.1 6 reviews

Basic campsite near the stream - nice place to picnic or camp

Lake Rotorangi Hydro Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Patea Dam / Lake Rotorangi

Freedom Camping Ground

4.1 6 reviews

Camping at Patea Dam in South Taranaki

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Plenty of space here

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

4.1 5 reviews

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

The Cliffs East Taratahi

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 4 reviews

Sun rising on the campsite

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Loch Laird Camping Ground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.1 4 reviews

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

Piano Flat Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

4.1 3 reviews

The Piano Flat Camping Ground is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are picnic tables and BBQ's to utilise after a good walk in the...

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Albert Town Camping Ground

4.1 156 reviews

Welcome to Albert Town Get back to nature and enjoy a true Kiwi camping experience at our Albert Town Campground. Located beside the Clutha...

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Lake Mahinapua Campsite

Mahinapua Scenic Reserve

4.1 103 reviews

Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.

Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

4.1 69 reviews

This is a small and pretty campsite 15 minutes out of Rotorua City. Also known as Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve.

Pleasant drive in.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wentworth Valley Campground

Coromandel Forest Park

4.1 35 reviews

If you want the ease of lattes, golf and shops mixed with a bit of forest and outdoors goodness, then Wentworth Valley Camping Ground is for you...

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Belmont Regional Park

Dry Creek Valley Camping

4.1 33 reviews

If you like walking, mountain biking and stunning, well-earnt views, come camping at Dry Creek in Belmont Regional Park.

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

4.1 33 reviews

Rarawa Beach Camping Ground is situated just behind the beach. Get you own spot nestled in amongst the trees. The beach can be quite dangerous...

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Trout Pools Reserve

Okere Falls

4.1 28 reviews

CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Godley Head Campsite

4.1 19 reviews

Lake Middleton

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Lake Middleton Campsite

Twizel area

4.1 15 reviews

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Kakaho Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4.1 10 reviews

Kakaho Camping Ground is a large camp site on the Taupo side of the Pureora Forest Park, nestled right next a beautiful stream and lush podocarp...

Picnic Bay Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

4.1 9 reviews

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.

The campsite operates year-round...