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Basic Facility Camping

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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Overnight Camping Site Cost
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	Free Camping (NZ$0) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
	Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
✔︎	Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
	Premium Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30) What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to NZ$30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

Overnight Stay Rules
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	Self-contained motorhomes only What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
	Only in a vehicle What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed.
	Camping and any vehicle What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
	Camping only What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Motutara Farm Camp

Whananaki

Motutara Farm Camp

Whananaki

Basic camping in a stunning location that's well worth a visit. Words don't do it justice so come and see for yourself.

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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Porters Lodge

Owner Operated Campsite

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Leigh Central Short-Stay Motorhome and Caravan Park

Owner Operated Campsite

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

Great Barrier Island

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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North Island ▷ Out East ▷

Maraehako Camping Ground

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve

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17 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

Heaphy Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Boat access only

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Shekinah Backpackers Hostel and Camping Ground

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11 Reviews

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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

At the head of Kenepuru Sound. A narrow winding road to get there but its worth it!

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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Trestle View Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

Trestle View Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

Free with Campsite Pass

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Greenstone Retreat

Owner Operated Campsite

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Victoria Slater

United Kingdom

Don't accept that you have to pay to do everything in NZ. It does feel in places like every opportunity to make a buck is being exploited, to the disadvantage of tourists, but with research you can find great free/low cost alternatives i.e Curio Bay in the Catlins