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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

5 44 reviews

This area has a number of toilet facilities, tap water and a number of BBQs. The water is taken from a spring located very high on the edge of...

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Clements Clearing Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

4.9 10 reviews

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

(Porangahau)

Te Paerahi Beach

Freedom Camping

4.9 40 reviews

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Quailburn Campsite

4.9 5 reviews

Quailburn Campsite is closed.

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

4.8 65 reviews

Camp near the quirky settlement of Ngawi, within signposted areas for a maximum of 21 days.

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Lake Aniwaniwa

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 19 reviews

This is a freedom camping area on the Lake Aniwaniwa Reserve. Basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter are provided. The lake...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Station

4.8 15 reviews

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 6 reviews

FREE campsite for non self-contained, self-contained and tents. Maximum 5 night's stay per 30 day period. 1min drive / 15min walk to small...

Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

4.8 4 reviews

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Orangihikoia Campsite

Te Urewera

4.8 3 reviews

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Hall Arm Campsite

Fiordland National Park

4.8 1 review

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Temple Campsite

Ruataniwha Conservation Park

4.8 1 review

Temple Camping Ground is a basic DOC campsite with 30 available tent sites. Located in beech forest north of Lake Ohau. A great location for tramping...

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Atene Skyline Campsite

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Lake Whakamaru Reserve

4.6 32 reviews

Descend down toward the recreation area. A grassy area with lots of space, on the banks of the Waikato River. Have you seen 'The Castle...

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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua)

Kaiaua Beach

Freedom Camping

4.6 8 reviews

Camping at Kaiaua Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for permit on the website link...

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷

Homestead Campsite

St Bathans

4.6 6 reviews

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...