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Rolling farmland, Raglan surf and the Waitomo caves.
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Waikato
The Waikato is green farmland threaded by New Zealand's longest river, with the black-sand surf of Raglan on the coast and the glow-worm caves at Waitomo inland. Camping is riverside and rural, with easy access from the main highway.
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146 campgrounds, caravan parks and accommodation across the region

Whakamaru Recreation Area
Whakamaru Recreation Area camping in Waikato. Contact local authorities to confirm facilities, fees and booking details for this North Island campsite.

Kakaho Campsite

Motutere Bay Holiday Park
Lakefront holiday park on Lake Taupō offering powered and unpowered sites, cabins, dump point, and amenities. Convenient base between Taupō and Turangi.

Army Road Campsite

Hotoritori Campsite
Hotoritori Campsite in Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Forest Park. DOC-managed riverside camping for tents and caravans with mountain biking and horse track access.

Brock's Place
Farm-stay campsite near Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata. Tent sites and campervan parking with toilets, showers, and rural views on working farm property.

Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park
Lakefront holiday park on Lake Taupō's southern shore, offering tent sites, caravan pitches, unique Kombi cabins, hot showers, kitchen, and marina access.

Fantail Bay Campsite

Tōtara Springs Christian Centre
Tōtara Springs Christian Centre in Matamata, Waikato: large venue for school camps, church retreats, conferences and OSCAR-approved holiday programmes.

Shag Stream Campsite

Dickey Flat Campsite

Hamilton City Holiday Park
Hamilton City Holiday Park offers powered and non-powered sites plus cabins 2km from city centre, with playground, BBQ areas and dump point near major attractions.

Pahautea Hut Campsite

Dunham‘s Point Reserve
Free camping at Dunham's Point Reserve on Lake Whakamaru requires a permit. Modern facilities, lakeside views, and access to the Waikato River Trail.

Dickson Holiday Park
Dickson Holiday Park in Thames offers camping, cabins and backpacker accommodation beside a stream, with dump point facilities near Coromandel attractions.

Camp Kiwi Holiday Park
Camp Kiwi Holiday Park in Waikato offers family-friendly camping with dump point, clean facilities, communal kitchen and playground for travellers.

Jones Landing
Jones Landing on the Waikato River offers free riverside camping with toilets, playground, and boat access. Permits required for tents and extended stays.

Southern Boundary Campground
Southern Boundary Campground in Waikato, New Zealand. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details before your visit.

Ngaroma 4WD Park Campsite
Free 4WD camping in Otorohanga District with shelters, BBQ, toilets and tank water. Maintained by King Country 4WD Club, donations appreciated.

Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles (2 Spaces Only)
Freedom camping for two self-contained vehicles in Waikato, with toilets and shower facilities. Certified self-contained vehicles only. Contact operator for availability.

Solscape Campsite
Eco-friendly camping at Solscape in Raglan. Powered sites, tents welcome. Near Manu Bay surf breaks with shared facilities and Tasman Sea views.

Otauto Bay Farm Camp
Beachfront camping north of Colville on the Coromandel Peninsula, offering powered and tent sites beside a sandy Hauraki Gulf bay with swimming and fishing.

Kaniwhaniwha Campsite
Free walk-in or bike-in DOC campsite beside Kaniwhaniwha Stream in Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato. Basic facilities with toilets and stream water access.

Riverglen Holiday Park
Coromandel holiday park at Coroglen with tent sites, caravan spaces, riverbank camping and freshwater swimming hole near Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove.

Free camping (even for tents)
Waikoko Conservation Campsite in Kaimanawa Forest Park offers basic facilities including water and showers in a sunny clearing above Waikoko Stream, Turangi area.

Tongariro Junction Accommodation
Turangi campground near Tongariro National Park with tent sites, dump point, powered options, communal facilities and year-round access for campers and anglers.

Whangaiterenga Campsite

Unofficial camping, sign "Area open for camping" on the gate.
Unofficial camping area near Mangakino, Waikato, marked by gate signage. No facilities specified; suited to self-sufficient campers exploring local trails.

Waharau Outdoor Education Centre
Waharau Outdoor Education Centre in Waharau Regional Park offers school groups and adult retreats a self-contained base near the Hunua Ranges since 1983.

Cooks Beach Resort
Cooks Beach Resort on the Coromandel offers powered sites, cabins and chalets near Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach with communal facilities.

Te Aroha Holiday Park
Traditional Waikato holiday park in Te Aroha with on-site hot pool, oak-shaded campsites, cottages, cabins, and access to mountain biking and walking trails.

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Award-winning holiday park in Waitomo Caves Village offering powered and non-powered sites, hardstands, shared facilities, pool and hot tub near glowworm caves.

Fletcher Bay Campsite

Te Puru Holiday Park
Te Puru Holiday Park on Thames Coast Road, Coromandel, offers campsites, cabins, communal facilities, dump point and beach access for families and travellers.

Ruapuke Motorcamp
Traditional motorcamp near Raglan with tent sites, powered caravan sites, cabins, communal kitchen and hot showers. Stream runs through grounds, walking distance to beach.

Pauanui Glade Holiday Park
Pauanui Glade Holiday Park on the Coromandel Peninsula offers powered campsites with communal facilities for tents, caravans and motorhomes near the beach.

Keeley's Reserve Freedom Camping Area
Freedom camping at Lake Karapiro for self-contained vehicles. Two-night limit, boat ramp, toilets. Managed by Waipa District Council on the Waikato River.

Whitianga Campground
Whitianga Campground in the Waikato region offers camping access near Coromandel Peninsula attractions. Contact operator to confirm facilities and fees.

Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Freedom camping site in Waikato for certified self-contained vehicles. Contact local authorities to confirm access rules and current camping conditions.

Morrinsville Camping Ground
Freedom camping for self-contained vehicles at Morrinsville Recreation Ground, Waikato. Dump point, water, toilets. Six-vehicle limit, four-night maximum stay.

Oamaru Bay Holiday Park
Beachfront camping with tent sites and caravan facilities on the Coromandel Peninsula, 7km north of Coromandel Town on Colville Road.

Turangi NZMCA Park
Turangi NZMCA Park in Waikato offers caravan sites with drinking water, exclusively for NZMCA members in certified self-contained motor caravans.

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort offers powered and non-powered campsites with dump point, heated pools, hydroslides and family facilities in the Waikato region.

Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools campground near Rotorua offers powered and unpowered sites with access to geothermal hot pools, showers and drinking water.

Raglan Kopua Holiday Park
Raglan Kopua Holiday Park offers beachfront camping and accommodation in Waikato's surf town, with powered and non-powered sites near iconic coastal breaks.

Wharepapa South School Camping

Lakewood Lodge
Lakewood Lodge in Waikato offers adventure farm camps and events with activities like frisbee golf, kayaking and flying fox. Contact for camping details.

Hakea Retreat
Peaceful camping and caravan site near Raglan in Pakoka Scenic Reserve. Tent and caravan spaces with bush walks, harbour access and eco-friendly facilities.

Kaiaua Boat Club
Free non-self-contained campground at Kaiaua Boat Club on the Firth of Thames, Waikato, with two-night maximum stay and basic boat ramp access.

Te Iringa Campsite

Whaihohonu campsite
Whaihohonu campsite in Waikato is managed by DOC. Contact the Department of Conservation directly to confirm facilities, fees and booking requirements.

Arohena Campsite

Flaxmill Accommodation & Venue
Seasonal campground at Flaxmill Bay, Coromandel, with 24 powered sites, modern facilities and dump point. Open late October to Easter near Cooks Beach.

Colville Bay Motel & Motorcamp
Northernmost Coromandel camping ground near Colville village, offering powered sites, motel units, dump station, kitchen and beach access for all vehicles.

Chaeppi's Shebang
Chaeppi's Shebang in Kuaotunu, Coromandel, accepts tents and campervans with WiFi available. Contact 027 656 3442 for bookings, fees and facility details.

School Camp
School Camp is a campsite in Waikato, New Zealand. Contact the operator directly to confirm facilities, fees, and access details before visiting.

Kawhia Beachside S-cape Holiday Park
Kawhia Beachside S-cape Holiday Park offers tent and caravan sites on Kawhia Harbour with dump point, communal facilities, water activities and spa pool.

Huntly Camping and Caravan Park
Huntly Camping and Caravan Park in Waikato offers powered sites for caravans and tents near Lake Hakanoa, with essential facilities for campers exploring the region.

Broken Hills Campsite

Mercury Bay Holiday Park
Mercury Bay Holiday Park in Whitianga offers campsites, cabins and caravan sites, walking distance to shops and beach on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Piggots Campground
Walk-in backcountry campground in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, Auckland. Basic tent sites for trampers, water from stream, access via walking tracks.

Miranda Holiday Park
Miranda Holiday Park on the Firth of Thames offers hot mineral pools, powered sites, cabins, and coastal access an hour from Auckland.

Mangakino Rowing Camp
Mangakino Rowing Camp offers cabins, bunk rooms & dormitories for youth & sports groups near Lake Maraetai in the Waikato region. Water sports focus.

Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Freedom camping site in Waikato for certified self-contained vehicles. Check local regulations and permitted areas with council or DOC before visiting.

Cambridge Top 10 Holiday Park
Cambridge Top 10 Holiday Park in Waikato offers powered and tent sites, caravan facilities, pool, spa, communal kitchen and easy access to town amenities.

Blackberry Flats Campsite
Vehicle-based campground at Waharau Regional Park with grassed sites and basic facilities. Closed in winter due to boggy conditions. Bookings available.

Little Waipa Reserve
Little Waipa Reserve offers lakeside camping at Lake Karapiro, Waikato. Free camping for self-contained vehicles (first two nights), permits required thereafter.

Te Kopua Whanau Camp
Te Kopua Whanau Camp in Raglan, Waikato offers powered and unpowered sites with basic facilities including showers, toilets and drinking water near Ocean Beach.

Totara Flat Campsite
Totara Flat Campsite in Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Forest Park. DOC conservation campsite with riverside sites, toilets, caravan and tent areas.

Clements Clearing Campsite

Hauraki District Council Freedom Camping
Council-managed freedom camping sites across Hauraki District with dump points, toilets and drinking water for self-contained vehicles under local bylaws.

Self contained only
Free self-contained camping at Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupō. Mountain biking through native bush, lakeside setting. Department of Conservation site, certified vehicles only.

Mighty River Domain camping
Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro offers powered and non-powered camping sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes with dump point facilities in Waikato.

Otorohanga Holiday Park
Otorohanga Holiday Park in Waikato offers camping and accommodation with heated pool, dump point, playground and pet-friendly sites near Waitomo attractions.

Millcreek Bird & Campervan Park & Country Retreats Halcyon Heights
Family campground near Whitianga with powered and tent sites, cabins, dump point and BBQ facilities beside Mill Creek. Farm animals onsite, dogs welcome by arrangement.

Whakamaru reserve
Whakamaru Reserve camping ground in Waikato offers caravan and tent sites with showers and toilets. Basic facilities near Whakamaru lake system.

MiCamp
MiCamp provides group accommodation for schools and families across North Island locations. Contact the operator directly to confirm facilities and availability.

Kawhia Camping Ground
Kawhia Camping Ground offers powered sites, tent sites and cabins near the harbour, with free showers, shared kitchen, laundry, BBQ and WiFi on the Waikato coast.

Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Award-winning holiday park 700m from Hot Water Beach offering powered and unpowered sites, heated pools, dump point and multiple accommodation options.

Port Jackson Campsite

Engas park reserve
Free freedom camping at Egans Park Reserve, Coromandel. Self-contained vehicles only, two-night limit. Managed by Thames-Coromandel District Council.

Waihi Motor Camp
Waihi Motor Camp offers dump point, swimming pool, stream access and pet-friendly sites near Waihi town centre with communal facilities and free wifi.

Booms Flat Campsite

Stony Bay Campsite

Shekinah Farm
Shekinah Farm in Pukekawa offers farm-stay camping and accommodation for backpackers, cyclists, and small campervans, an hour south of Auckland.

Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Freedom camping for certified self-contained vehicles in Waikato region. Check local council bylaws and certification requirements before staying overnight.

Okoroire Hotel Campground
Okoroire Hotel Campground near Tirau offers powered and unpowered sites with kitchen, showers and easy access to thermal hot springs managed by historic hotel.

Glenview Holiday Park
Glenview Holiday Park in Tokoroa, Waikato, offers accommodation for travellers exploring New Zealand's South Waikato region. Contact directly for facilities and rates.

Coromandel Top10 Holiday Park
Coromandel Top10 Holiday Park in Waikato offers powered caravan sites, tent sites, and a dump point for travellers exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.

Repeater Campground
Walk-in backcountry campground in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park with shelter, bunks, long-drop toilet and tank water. Accessible from Wairoa Dam car park.

Tainui Campground
Tainui Campground in Waharau Regional Park offers vehicle-based camping for caravans and tents, with walking, mountain biking and kayak trail access.

Golden Springs Motel and Holiday Park
Golden Springs Motel and Holiday Park on SH5 between Rotorua and Taupo offers camping, motel units, thermal pools, shared facilities and restaurant.

Papa Aroha Holiday Park
Beachfront holiday park on the Coromandel Peninsula offering powered and unpowered sites, cabins, dump point, fishing, boat facilities and communal kitchen.

Kakapo Campsite
Free DOC campsite in Kaimanawa Forest Park with toilets, stream water, four tent sites and designated fire places. First-come basis near Turangi.

Great Lake Taupo Holiday Park
Great Lake Taupo Holiday Park on Acacia Bay Road offers dump point, caravan sites, showers and wifi near Taupo's attractions and Lake Taupo.

Mangatangi Trig Campsite
Backcountry tent site in the Hunua Ranges with shelter and privy, accessed via loop track from Mangatāwhiri Dam. Managed by Auckland Council for trampers.

Kahikatea Campsite

Tent and camper van sites
Waitomo Farm Stay provides tent and camper van sites in rural Waikato, offering farm-based camping near Waitomo's attractions. Contact operator to confirm facilities.

Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Freedom camping site in Waikato for certified self-contained vehicles. Free overnight stays with strict self-containment requirements for responsible camping.

Christian Youth Camps
Christian Youth Camps in Waikato offers catered and self-catered camp facilities including Camp Waipā with 198 beds for school groups, youth camps and retreats.

Urchin Campsite

Tairua Holiday Park
Family-run Tairua Holiday Park offers cabins and powered sites with dump station, Wi-Fi, games room, modern facilities and central access to beach and town.

Camp Tuhikaramea
Camp Tuhikaramea in Waipa District, Waikato, is a church-operated campsite managed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for community use.

Dickey Flat Adventure Camp
Dickey Flat Adventure Camp near Waihi offers bush and riverside camping operated by a youth development trust in the historic Karangahake Gorge area.

Kev’s Place
Kev's Place in Raglan, Waikato offers Kiwi camping with showers, toilets and spring water. A straightforward base near Raglan's beaches and surf spots.

Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Free DOC campsite in Kaimanawa Forest Park near Turangi with basic facilities, toilets, and 10 non-powered sites for vehicle camping on gravel surfaces.

Tapu Reserve - self contained only
Self-contained freedom camping at Tapu Reserve on the Thames Coast, Waikato, with toilets and sunset views over the Firth of Thames near the Tapu River mouth.

Clements Road End Campsite

Kuaotunu Motor Camp
Family campground in Kuaotunu, Eastern Coromandel, offering powered sites, cabins and beach access between Matarangi and Whitianga with dump point facilities.

Whitianga Harbourside Holiday Park
Whitianga Harbourside Holiday Park in Waikato offers camping with dump point facilities near beaches and Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Waikato camping park near Matamata with powered sites, dump point, motel units and cabins. Communal facilities and grounds close to local attractions.

Wairakei Thermal Valley Camping
Wairakei Thermal Valley Camping near Taupo offers basic camping within a geothermal valley and working farm, with toilets, showers, café and pet-friendly sites.

Tapu Motor Camp
Tapu Motor Camp on Thames Coast offers waterfront camping with powered sites, cabins, caravans, dump point and boat facilities. Family-friendly Coromandel base.

Clearways Crew Accommodation Centre
Clearways Crew Accommodation Centre in Waipa District features 120 rooms across aviation-themed buildings on 4.9 hectares, ideal for groups and events.

Turangi Kiwi Holiday Park
Turangi Kiwi Holiday Park in Waikato offers powered and non-powered camping sites, cabins and group accommodation near Lake Taupo and Tongariro River.

Mighty River Domain camping
Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro offers 140 powered and non-powered camping sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes with dump point facilities near Cambridge.

Hipapatua/Reid's Farm Campsite
Free riverside summer campsite on the Waikato River near Taupō, managed by Taupo District Council. Welcomes caravans, tents and pets with basic facilities.

Trestle View Campsite

Wainora Campsite

Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park features tent sites, caravan sites and dump point facilities on five acres of well-maintained grounds in the Taupō region.

Hahei Beach Resort
Beachfront camping at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel, near Cathedral Cove. Powered and unpowered sites for caravans, motorhomes and tents with full facilities.

Upper Mangatawhiri Campground
Upper Mangatawhiri Campground in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park offers grassed camping near the reservoir with walking tracks, waterfalls and bush settings.

Tapu Creek Campervan Park
Tapu Creek Campervan Park in Coromandel offers powered and unpowered sites with dump station, kitchen, BBQ area, and river access on 2.3 acres of parkland.

Opoutere Coastal Camping
Small Coromandel campground near Opoutere Beach with powered sites, caravans, cabins, dump point and basic facilities beside native forest and stream.

Unofficial camping, sign "Area open for camping" on the gate.
Informal camping area near Mangakino, Waikato, marked by roadside sign. Basic, unmanaged site requiring self-sufficiency. Confirm access details before visiting.

Whangamata Motor Camp
Whangamata Motor Camp in the Waikato region features a dump point facility for campervans. Contact the camp directly to confirm rates and amenities.

Earl's Paradise
Earl's Paradise campsite in Waikato's Coromandel area. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details before your visit.

Seabreeze Holiday Park
Seabreeze Holiday Park in Waikato offers spacious camping and caravan sites with dump point facilities, ideally located for exploring the eastern Coromandel.

Port Waikato Holiday Park
Port Waikato Holiday Park in Waikato features motel units, cabins and camping sites with dump point facilities, close to the river and Sunset Beach.

Waikoko Campsite

Seaview Holiday Park
Beachfront holiday park in Mokau offering powered and unpowered sites, cabins and tourist flats with dump point, laundry and beach access on Taranaki coast.

Wentworth Valley Campground

Waikawau Bay Campsite

Onewhero Domain
Onewhero Domain near Tuakau offers free overnight campervan parking for up to two nights, with toilets, showers and caravan sites managed by Waikato District Council.

Hydro Camp
Hydro Camp in Waikato offers tent sites for campers exploring New Zealand's North Island. Contact operator for fees, bookings and current facilities.

Whakamaru
Whakamaru camping area in Waikato provides access to the hydro lake and river country. Confirm facilities and booking details before visiting.

Whangapoua Holiday Park
Whangapoua Holiday Park in the Waikato region offers camping accommodation. Contact the park directly to confirm facilities, rates and availability.

Long Bay Motor Camp & Cabins
Beachfront camping near Coromandel Town with cabins, motorhome sites and tent sites. Dump point, showers and laundry facilities available in sheltered bays.

Dancing Camp Campsite

Billygoat Basin Campsite
Backcountry DOC campsite on Billygoat Circuit in Coromandel Forest Park with eight raised platforms, toilets, and stream water for trampers and hikers.

Shelly Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Award-winning beachfront holiday park near Coromandel Township with camping, cabins and units. Features heated pool, dump point and direct beach access.

Marokopa Camping Ground
Council-run camping ground at Marokopa on the Waikato West Coast, providing access to waterfalls, black sand beaches and Waitomo limestone country.

Catleys Campsite
Catleys Campsite: DOC conservation campsite in Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Forest Park. River-side camping for tents and caravans. Open Labour Weekend to Easter.

Tui Park Camping
Tui Park Camping in Piopio, Waikato offers caravan, campervan and tent sites with restrooms, parking, pet-friendly facilities near Waitomo and King Country.

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort camping with dump point, powered sites, lake views and access to thermal hot springs spa. Communal facilities and park-like grounds.

Lower Mangatawhiri Campground
Walk-in backcountry campground in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, 7km from car park. Grass clearing with basic facilities for tent camping, accessible by foot only.
