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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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All Regions

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Any rules

Page 8 of 16 | 455 campsites ranked by score

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

211

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...

Ohinepane Camping Ground - Whanganui Journey

212

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Recreation Reserve

4.2 14 reviews

Great Walk Hut

213

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...

214

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Scotts Ferry Camping Ground

4.2 10 reviews

215

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...

216

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...

217

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...

218

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Angelus Hut campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

4.2 3 reviews

219

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!

220

North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Tīeke Marae/Kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

4.2 2 reviews

221

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.

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 ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

(Putai Ngahere)

Vinegar Hill Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.1 25 reviews

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

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