Abel Tasman National Park
Walk- or boat-in campsite between Mosquito Bay and Awaroa on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
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Abel Tasman National Park
Walk-in or boat-in beachside campsite at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park.
Marlborough Region
On a saddle above the Queen Charlotte Track; includes basic toilets and a water supply.
Abel Tasman National Park
Compact and pretty beachside campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
A simple conservation campsite with minimal facilities on the shores of Lake Okareka.
Abel Tasman National Park
Beautiful campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, only accessible by boat or kayak.
Nelson Region
At the northern end of Lake Rotoroa, with toilets, water and ferocious sandflies.
Abel Tasman National Park
Walk-in or boat-in campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.
Abel Tasman National Park
This pretty campsite is set back from Medlands Beach among mature trees.
Abel Tasman National Park
Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite between Tinline Bay and Anchorage.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Basic camping with few facilities on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
DOC Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
Simple camping with few frills on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu.
Abel Tasman National Park
Beautiful beachside campsite by the Tonga Island Marine Reserve.
Abel Tasman National Park
Walk- or boat-in beachside campsite at pretty Waiharakeke Bay.
Fiordland & Southland
Flimsy beds, floral carpets and a feeling that time has passed it by...the Waiau is exactly what you'd expect of a small-town hotel. But we'd stay again,…
Fiordland & Southland
A short walk from the beach, this camping ground with basic rooms out the back is attached to a welcoming pub. Come for a good feed of grilled salmon,…
Marlborough Region
Retro and a bit rundown, this 1950s board-and-batten bach-style accommodation retains a certain charm through its blooming gardens and the incredible …
Buller Region
An unadorned, old-fashioned camp alongside the estuary in bush surrounds, 3km south of Karamea village. The retro weatherboard cabins are clean and well…
Nelson Region
The most acceptable of Marahau's marginal campgrounds, this established place offers backpacker beds and basic cabins, along with patches of turf for…
Te Anau
This simple camping ground with 15 unpowered sites, 1½ hours into the Kepler Track, sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau for pretty (though sandfly-speckled…
City Centre & Britomart
Occupying a handsome 1911 building, this bustling backpackers has a cafe, bar, travel agency, female-only floor, and a roof deck with views, a sauna and a…
Buller Region
Seddonville's old school has been reinvented as a simple but serviceable holiday park complete with campsites in the playing field, cooking facilities,…
The West Coast
Dorm rooms are cosy and clean, surrounding a greenery-filled inner courtyard, at this basic backpacker joint. Extra points: it's next door to the…
Nelson
The closest camping option to town: convenient, well-maintained and clean, but cramped (although the motel units are pretty good). Limited campsites by…
Taupo
This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC campsite has basic facilities, including water, cold showers, toilets and a food preparation shelter. You need to bring your own gas cooking…
Parnell & Newmarket
You’ll get a chipper welcome from the friendly folks at this well-located motel. Rooms 3 and 4 have great harbour views and some rooms have kitchenettes;…
Parnell & Newmarket
There are only eight rooms available in this cosy villa on a quiet street. It’s not flash, but it’s clean enough to be homey. New carpets and a water…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
This DOC hut in the Great Barrier Forest has 20 bunk beds, cold running water, chemical toilets and a kitchen and dining area with a gas cooker. Bring…
Banks Peninsula
This somewhat tatty backpackers spills over two neighbouring houses in the centre of town, with basic cabins in the large back garden. Rooms in the main…
The West Coast
Managed by White Heron Sanctuary Tours, the adjoining motel has basic cabins with shared facilities ($10 extra for bed linen), and comfy if somewhat dated…
City Centre & Britomart
Standards have slipped at this once-slick, central, apartment-style complex, but then so have the prices, making this an acceptable midrange option. Just…
The Far North
DOC maintains a 12-person hut on Motukawanui Island, but you’ll need a boat or kayak to reach it and you’ll need to book ahead. Only water, mattresses and…
Fiordland & Southland
This chain motel has enough conveniences (self-service laundry, on-site pub and restaurant and decent wi-fi) to compensate for its bland rooms. It's 2km…
Buller Region
Near the school, this no-frills town camp has decent communal facilities including a simple kitchen and lounge, adequate bathrooms and bunk rooms (per…
