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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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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷

Ruatiti Domain

5 42 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...

Skippers township

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

5 5 reviews

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.9 21 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷

Mokau Landing Campsite

Te Urewera

4.9 8 reviews

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Te Haruhi Bay Camping Ground

Shakespear Regional Park

4.9 25 reviews

Te Haruhi Bay campsite is located at the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula. It's a stunning spot with a bit of character provided by its resident...

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

4.9 15 reviews

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Wainora Campsite

4.9 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Harataonga Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Harataonga Campsite

Great Barrier Island/Aotea

4.9 2 reviews

Great Barrier Island

Secluded campsites

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Buller Campground

Lake Rotoiti

4.8 40 reviews

The camping grounds at West Bay (Jetty and Buller) are beaut little sites on the western side of Lake Rotoiti. Open from December to April they...

Tiny

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

(Porangahau)

Te Paerahi Beach

Freedom Camping

4.8 38 reviews

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Waihi Gorge Campsite

Geraldine

4.8 30 reviews

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Whatipu Lodge Campground

4.8 25 reviews

Camp near historic Whatipu lodge and breath in the history right near the furthest reaches of the mighty Manakau Harbour.

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Conservation Park

4.8 21 reviews

A beautiful place to stay with views of mountains and the lake. There is some great biking in the area as well as heaps of walks and fishing...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sunset Ridge

4.8 19 reviews

Low cost basic camping in Helensville, nothing fancy, but quiet and safe.

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Totara Campsite

Milford Rd

4.8 19 reviews

A large sheltered campsite just off the main road and right next tor the river with easy access for large vehicles. It is nestled in amongst large...

Corner Creek Camping Ground

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Corner Creek Campsite

Rimutaka Forest Park

4.8 16 reviews

Stay in this gem of a spot at Ocean Beach. Raw, remote and exposed. Note - The access road includes stream fords that can flood in heavy rain.

Lake Tennyson serenity

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...

The beach

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷

Pikowai Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 11 reviews

A popular seaside camping ground

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

4.8 10 reviews

Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Totara Reserve Camping Ground

4.8 7 reviews

Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River. - Two camping grounds - Large BBQ's...

Apiti Domain

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Apiti Domain

Overnight Camping

4.8 7 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...

Blackberry Flat Camping Area

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Blackberry Flat Camping Ground

Waharau Regional Park

4.8 3 reviews

The facilities at Blackberry Flat (long-drop toilet) are more basic than at nearby Tainui campsite. The camp usually closed during winter due...

Chill out at the Coldwater Stream Campsite

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

4.8 2 reviews

A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Mickeys Place Campground

4.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷

Cape Palliser

Ngawi Camping Area

4.8 64 reviews

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

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

4.8 52 reviews

Port Jackson Camping Ground is right at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula right next to the beach. There are some old Maori sites nearby...

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

4.8 39 reviews

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground

4.8 31 reviews

Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area. The predator proof...