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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

Region

All Regions

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 8 of 16 | 457 campsites ranked by score

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

211

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Clearwater Camping Ground

4.2 5 reviews

This is a back country camping ground on the edge of Lake Clearwater, adjacent to the hut sites. A basic reserve area where overnight camping...

212

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Harvey Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.2 4 reviews

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain...

213

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Angelus Hut campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

4.2 3 reviews

214

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Otematata Boat Harbour campground

Lake Benmore - Waitaki Valley

4.2 3 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...

215

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Piano Flat Campsite

Waikaia

4.2 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...

216

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Observation Beach Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

4.2 2 reviews

There is now a foot track down to the beach - awesome!

217

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.2 2 reviews

218

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tapotupotu Campsite

Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga

4.1 176 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

219

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.

220

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...

Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

221

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...

222

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.

223

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

4.1 30 reviews

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

224

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Wenderholm Camping Ground

Wenderholm Regional Park

4.1 22 reviews

Gates open at 6am and close at 9pm

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