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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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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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Thousand Acres Camping Ground

Hunua Ranges

4.1 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite in the Hunua Ranges

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

McCreadies Paddock Camping Ground

Karekare

4.1 2 reviews

Small tent sites only

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Blue Spur Farmstay

4.1 1 review

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...

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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Te Kopua Whanau Camping Ground

4 51 reviews

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...

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

4 24 reviews

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...

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hawdon Shelter Campsite

Arthurs Pass

4 20 reviews

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...

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

POP 48 Marsden

4 17 reviews

Waterfront central Paihia

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

4 16 reviews

Battle Hill is a popular location with limited space, so make sure you book ahead. Fires can be lit on concrete fire pads outside fire bans, a...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Wooded Gully Campsite

Oxford

4 16 reviews

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...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

4 6 reviews

Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area. Swimming...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 3 reviews

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Mt Nimrod Campsite

Motukaika

4 1 review

The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Bike or walking track access only.

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Boat / walking track access only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Brook Homestead Camping Ground

Awhitu Park - Waiuku

4 1 review

Vehicle based camping near Brook Homestead, on the Awhitu Peninsula. Facilities include toilets, barbecues and potable water. Check out the nearby...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawhitokino Camping Ground

4 1 review

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Falstone Camping Ground

Lake Benmore

4 1 review

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 ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Bruce Pulman Park

Overnight Campervan Parking

4 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...

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷

Ngaherenga Campsite

Pureora Forest Park

4 19 reviews

The Ngaherenga Camping Ground is situated right next to the Pureora Field Base and is surrounded by beautiful, lush native forest. A good place...

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Motunau Beach Camping

Greta Valley

4 14 reviews

Motunau Beach Camping Ground along Lyndsay Terrace is administered by the Motunau Beach Ratepayers Association. It's a simple campsite with limited...