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Mokau Landing Camping Ground

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

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 IslandCoromandel

Totara Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.9 2 reviews

South IslandCanterbury

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...

sheltering in the trees near the fire pits.

South IslandFiordland

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...

South IslandFiordland

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 IslandWairarapa

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.

North IslandCoromandel

4.8 5 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Just amazing

South IslandWest Coast

Kōhaihai Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

4.8 43 reviews

This place is amazing! The large campsite is situated at the start of the Heaphy Track at the Kohaihai River mouth. It is a sheltered site surrounded...

Fishing at Tawanui Camping Ground

South IslandSouthland

Tawanui Campsite

Catlins Coast

4.7 16 reviews

Campsite in a Clearing Beside the River

Marfells Beach Recreation Reserve

South IslandMarlborough

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach area

4.7 76 reviews

Beautiful campsite beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere. Enjoy the sea and sun, or walk along the beach at low tide to Cape Campbell...

Beach out front (2 mins walk) from campsite

South IslandSouthland

Papatowai Campsite

Catlins coastal area

4.7 47 reviews

This campsite at Papatowai on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary, and there are...

North IslandCoromandel

Shag Stream Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.7 6 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

Sunrise over Maitai Bay

North IslandNorthland

Maitai Bay Campsite

Karikari Peninsula

4.6 77 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Ottos/ MacDonalds

South IslandWest Coast

4.6 89 reviews

An easily accessible campsite on the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Great for picnics, fishing and cooking your catch on the open fires.

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North IslandWaikato

4.6 18 reviews

This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.

Under the beech trees

South IslandMarlborough

Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

4.6 7 reviews

A camping site within old gold mining history, at the end of a long winding gravel road. There are plenty of places to camp out on the grass...

North IslandCoromandel

Catleys Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.6 3 reviews

CAMP OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South IslandMount Cook - MacKenzie

White Horse Hill Campground

Hooker Valley - Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook

4.5 286 reviews

Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.

Putangirua Pinnacles Camping Ground

North IslandWairarapa

Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite

Cape Palliser, Aorangi Forest Park

4.5 31 reviews

Camp over the road from the beach, under the watchful eye of the Putangirua Pinnacles. An unforgettable place to spend the night.

South IslandMarlborough

Rarangi Campsite

Blenheim area

4.5 36 reviews

Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

Holdsworth Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North IslandWairarapa

4.5 16 reviews

A large campground at the end of a 15km sealed road. Lots of things to do including walks and river fishing / swimming.

North IslandCoromandel

Whangaiterenga Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

4.5 7 reviews

This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.

South IslandSouthland

4.4 91 reviews

Camp on the coast, beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach.

Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.

North IslandTairāwhiti Gisborne

4.4 3 reviews

Wilderness Camping

South IslandWanaka Region

4.4 82 reviews

Boundary Creek Campsite

The campsite is currently closed...

Goldsborough

South IslandWest Coast

4.4 41 reviews

A large secluded campsite at the site of an old gold mining town. Its sheltered, it has a shelter, picnic areas and BBQ's, you can even take your...

Enter through the gates

South IslandCanterbury

4.4 24 reviews

The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

Kiriwhakapapa Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

North IslandWairarapa

4.4 14 reviews

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek. Choose from a variety of nearby walks. Access road is unsealed for the final 5km.

Hans Bay Camping Ground

South IslandWest Coast

Hans Bay

Lake Kaniere Campsite

4.3 30 reviews

The Hans Bay Camping Ground is a large grassy campsite on the shores of Lake Kaniere. A good place for a day out on the water, there are picnic...

Cannon Downs Camping Ground

South IslandNelson Region

Canaan Downs Campsite

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

4.3 28 reviews

Remote DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities