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Round Bush Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Round Bush Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury. DOC lists access by boat, campervan, car, caravan.
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Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Routeburn Flats Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago. DOC lists access by foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Sanctuary Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Saxon campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Crystal Brindle / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Saxon Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Kahurangi National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite viewed from the water, with tents visible on the shore. Boats pictured do not establish landing or mooring rights. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions, access or availability.
Photo: Margot Ferrier / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Tent camping at Resolution Bay reached by track or boat, without a jetty at the campsite itself.
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Scotts Beach Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Garth Boggiss / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Scotts Beach Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Kahurangi National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by foot.
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Shag stream campsite. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Shag Stream Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Coromandel Forest Park / Kauaeranga Valley, Waikato. DOC lists access by campervan, car.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Shelter Rock Campsite (lawn at hut) is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago. DOC lists access by foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Siberia Flat Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Kahurangi National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by car.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Simpsons Domain Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Hunterville area, Manawatu-Whanganui. The practical access mode needs confirmation with DOC.
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Skippers School near Skippers township. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Sam Kuperus / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Skippers Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Skippers area, Otago. DOC lists access by 4wd, mountain bike.
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Tents and camping vehicles among the trees at Slab Hut Creek Campsite. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Creekside camping near Reefton in a former gold-mining area.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
Smoky Beach Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Rakiura National Park / Stewart Island/Rakiura, Southland. DOC lists access by boat, foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
South Arm Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsFiordland / DOC campsite
South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri) is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Fiordland National Park / Lake Monowai/Borland Road area, Fiordland. DOC lists access by boat, car.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
South Big Glory Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Stewart Island/Rakiura / Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting , Southland. DOC lists access by boat.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Free rural camping for a visit to historic St Bathans.
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An elevated view of Stony Bay Campsite, showing the camping ground beside the beach. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Chris Twemlow / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
A spacious coastal campground reached by the Port Charles side of the peninsula.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsNorthland / DOC campsite
Sunset Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland. DOC lists access by boat.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Routeburn River camping near Glenorchy, distinct from the lake walk and Great Walk camps.
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Tamaki West Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Tamaki West Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Ruahine Forest Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. DOC lists access by foot.
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Tapotupotu Bay showing campsite. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsNorthland / DOC campsite
Taputaputa Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua / Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Northland. DOC lists access by campervan, car, foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Tawa Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat.
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A vehicle camping setup on the grass at Tawanui Campsite. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions, access or availability.
Photo: Shellie Evans / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Non-powered camping in a riverside Catlins clearing, with a narrow gravel approach and no mobile coverage.
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