Akapoua Bay; Camp in a sheltered bay amongst beautiful pohutukawa trees. DOC office is next door and a wharf, shop, fuel depot and post office are nearby. This is a popular place for families and boaties. Shingle beach. Gateway to track network. A day walk to the impressive kauri dam and good fishing in the harbour.

When you hit Anaura Bay turn north and head up the tar sealed road to this
relaxed, family, beachfront camping area in a fenced paddock beside a stream.
Great swimming and coastal bush walks are to be had from here. This basic
campground is open between Labour weekend (October) through to Easter.
This is back-to-basics camping. No toilets are provided. You also need to
bring your own portable cookers or barbecues and don't forget a chemical toilet. (a dump station is provided in the peak season). Other facilities include rubbish collection and tap water (not suitable for drinking).

Fees (effective March 2023)

Boielles Campsite is the only camping opportunity in the Ōtaki Forks area due to a major slip on Ōtaki Gorge Road.

Seasonal restrictions

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of the five-day tramp on the St James Walkway.

Bookings not required - first come, first served.

Cameron Flat  Camp is near the Makarora River. Plenty of great activities are available nearby such as hunting, tramping or fishing. Beautiful environment.

Number of tent sites - 30 unpowered

Bookings required.

From the Cameron carpark you can walk to Kuripapaango Trig or Cameron Hut. Tramps to Kiwi Saddle, Kaweka Range, Kiwi Mouth Hut and Back Ridge are also available.

The route from the Cameron Carpark to the Cameron Hut follows the Ngaruroro River. It begins just upriver from the water gauge. As at least 30 fordings are necessary it can only be negotiated when the Ngaruroro River is not in flood.

This is in a sheltered bay with fishing, boating, walking, mountain biking, plus a lodge with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby.

Mountain bikes are only permitted on the Queen Charlotte Track between Ship Cove and Camp Bay between 1 March and 30 November.

In December, January and February you can only mountain bike from Camp Bay to Punga Cove or to Kenepuru Saddle via the direct track to the road.

Fees:

Explore Kenepuru Sound by boat, walk or mountain bike the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or relax by the water surrounded by native bush.

Approximately 10 km southwest of Waihi, at the end of Dickey’s Flat Road (off Kennedy Road), lies this basic campsite. Access is unsealed and the large campsite is beside the Waitawheta River known for its trout and some great swimming holes downstream. Walking tracks lead to some of the best fishing spots on the river. Facilities include toilet and water supply from the stream.  There is a year-round liquor ban at the campsite.

Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Camp in peaceful surroundings beneath pōhutukawa trees. A track with outstanding views leads to the bushline.

This campground is Pack In Pack Out. There are no rubbish or recycling facilities for compost or food waste. A container with a sealed lid is recommended for your food scraps.

Fletcher Bay

Number of tent/non-powered - 60. Maximum number of people - 300.  Sites are selected by campers on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is a beach front campsite in a farm setting. Walk along the Coromandel Walkway to Stony Bay; an ideal location for water sports including swimming, boating, diving and fishing.

Fees (current as at March 2023)

Goldsborough Camping Ground - This sheltered and secluded campsite is the site of an old gold mining town. Explore the gold mining area and try your luck fossicking in the creek.

Holdsworth Lodge is situated on a large grassy area surrounded by native forest. There are a number of short walks and good fishing in the Atiwhakatu River year round and swimming in the summer.

This lodge is ideal for families and groups, and can also be used for the first night of a tramp into the Tararua Forest Park.

Camping in the proximity of the lodge is only available to guests who have booked a bunk or room and would prefer to camp, or to a group who have booked the entire lodge (sole occupancy) and have extra people they want to add to the booking.

Up to 17 campers can be booked. This allows for 45 guests in a group for any given booking – 28 in the lodge and 17 extra campers

Bookings Required.

Camp in a picturesque setting between the beach (5 min walk) and hills of the Aupouri Peninsula north of Kaitaia. A perfect place for fishing, swimming and walking.

With lush forests in close range and sandy beaches right on your doorstep, Kapowairua is a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.

Bookings are required.

Camp with lush forests and sandy beaches in close range. Kapowairua is a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.

Bookings required to camp here.

This is a Department of Conservation campsite.

Kenepuru Head Campsite Number of tent sites - 19, bookings required. Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of recreation activities including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track. Enjoy the brand new cooking shelter and toilet block.

Dog access with a DOC permit only.

Kinloch Campsite - Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek. Near an old logging and exotic forestry trial area. Walk through native forest to Blue Range hut, 2 hours one way. Walk the 1 hour loop track or the tramline track to the base of the hill (2-3 km one way).

Number of tent sites - 15

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Fees (effective March 2023)

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

Number of non-powered tent sites - 50.

A 20 minute drive from Otorohanga or Te Awamutu.

The camp has 2 boat ramps but no showering facilities.

The site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this large, grassed campsite is easily accessible. Explore the gold workings at settlements of Gibbstown (2 hr return), Zalatown and 8 Mile, plus the Alpine Battery site.

Booking Required.

This is a quiet campsite with views of the Eglinton Valley. Fly fish in the river or explore nearby short walks.

Bookings not required - first come, first served.

At the southern end of the town shops, look for the ‘Beach Access’ sign and
drive down a short, bumpy, gravel access road to this lovely beach reserve. In
a lovely setting between the sea and the lagoon, on slightly undulating land, is
this popular campground offering a very relaxed style of camping. There are 80
non powered sites, the wringer-plus-tub outdoor laundries are an adventure in
themselves.

Bookings are required.

Additional fees

There is a $3 charge per booking to cover waste disposal.

Number of tent sites - 40 Between native bush and the lake, this large grassy site is perfect for a range of activities. 1.5 km from Mokau Falls

The Motuihe campsite is divided into five different areas, or 'pods': Confidence Site (3 tent sites), on the western side of the sealed road, 25m uphill from the toilet block. Parade Ground (28 tent sites), on the headland above wharf road. Follow the timber box steps 100m west of the toilet block. Captain Camping (8 tent sites), located at the end of the sealed road, uphill and to the left (325m). Puriri Ridge (5 tent sites), south of the sealed road amongst the puriri trees. Go uphill and around to the left (250m). Range Site (5 tent sites), south of the water tank tower. Go left off the sealed road (375m).

An island sanctuary for native flora and fauna, the camp is near a Māori historic site and early European settlement.

A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter Hills. 3.5 km forest walk from camp to podocarp forest remnant.

Bookings required.

This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

Open October long weekend till Easter Open river terraces and regenerating bush surround the campsite reflecting the farming, mining and sawmilling history of the area. There are short walks to pioneering era relics. Some harder tramping tracks start here. The river offers swimming, white water kayaking and trout fishing.

Bookings not required - first come, first served.

This campsite is currently closed.

Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade. Relax on the beach or walk along the coast.

Bookings required.

Located in Whananaki area in the Northland region.

This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.

50 non-powered/tent sites.

Dogs on a leash only.

This is an open but sheltered campsite. There are short walks nearby and historic relics to be seen. You can visit historic Burkes Cottage.

Do not camp in the flood zone if heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast.

Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in the nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnic.

Bookings required.

This is a standard campsite above the Pohangina River near the Ruahine Forest Park.

Bookings required.