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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.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Godley Head Campsite

17 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Pigeon Bay Camping Ground

11 Reviews

Analysis

$20/site for 2 adults. Please book and pay online.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Picnic Bay Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

9 Reviews

Analysis

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

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Walker Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

6 Reviews

Analysis

This is a small campsite next to the Eglinton River and the main road. There is a very tight turning bay at the end surrounded by tall trees...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Pouawa)

Pouawa Beach

Freedom Camping

6 Reviews

Analysis

Camping at Pouawa Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online There's no charge...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Bark Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

3 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

2 Reviews

Analysis

Small tent sites only

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Waihau)

Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

2 Reviews

Analysis

Temporarily CLOSED this season - 2023-2024 Camping at Waihau Beach - Loisels is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before...

Temporarily CLOSED this season...

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

2 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

2 Reviews

Analysis

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

1 Review

Analysis

Private Campsite on a farm! 10 mins drive from Hokitika, a private campsite just for you. An Eco-farm, fully off-grid with friendly free-range...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Henry Creek Campsite

Milford Rd

105 Reviews

35 Face-to-Face

Analysis

This campsite is the closest DOC campsite to Te Anau on the popular scenic drive to Milford Sound.

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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Mangahuia Campsite

Mount / Mt Ruapehu

67 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Easily accessed from State Highway 47 and very close to National Park Village. This campsite provides less facilities than nearby Whakapapa motorcamp...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

51 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A very basic camping ground for $15 per person, per night. Situated away from the surf at Ocean Beach. A great place to watch a west coast sunset...

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Rarawa Campsite - Paxton Point Conservation Area

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Rarawa Beach Campsite

Paxton Point Conservation Area

32 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Monowai Campsite

Lake Monowai

29 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

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...

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The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

24 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

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Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

20 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Rakaia Huts Reserve Camping

19 Reviews

Analysis

$10 a night per site No bookings - First come, first serve basis

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

17 Reviews

Analysis

Waterfront central Paihia

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

16 Reviews

Analysis

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...