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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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225 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 6 of 8.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lyell Campsite

Buller Gorge

3.9 43 reviews

This is a very easily accessible campsite just off the main highway. It is set in a large grassy area in the historic gold-rush town of Lyell...

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Deer Valley Campsite

Lewis Pass

3.9 25 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...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Teetotal Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3.9 21 reviews

Convenient campsite to Nelson Lakes and the St. Arnard village

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Hakatere Camping Reserve

3.9 16 reviews

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association. This campground...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Pae o te Rangi Camping Ground

Cascades - Waitakere

3.9 2 reviews

Walking accessed campsite in the Cascades, situated on a working farm.

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Caroline Bay

3.8 65 reviews

This is a great place for the self-contained gang to stay for the evening. You can park up very close to the beach, just on the edge of the CBD...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

3.8 28 reviews

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

3.8 23 reviews

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

3.8 22 reviews

A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great...

South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷

Hurunui River Mouth Reserve and Camping Ground

3.8 14 reviews

The Hurunui River Mouth Reserve Camp is administered by the Domett Reserves Advisory Group and is located on Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett. It's...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Craw Camping Ground

ARC - Anawhata Regional Park

3.8 6 reviews

The Craw Campground off winding Anawhata Road is a grassy area on the ridge next to the old Craw Homestead. The walk to down to nearby Anawhata...

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷

Sea View Camping Ground

Tapapakanga

3.8 3 reviews

The sea view camping ground is a vehicle that sits on top of the hill, behind the beach. If you are self contained there is another nearby camping...

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Booms Flat Campsite

Kauaeranga Valley

3.8 2 reviews

CAMPSITE OPENS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Pleasant Flat Campsite

Mount Aspiring National Park

3.8 50 reviews

The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp...

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