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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 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Jacobs 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
James Mackay 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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John Coull Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Daniel Deans / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
John Coull Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Whanganui National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. DOC lists access by boat.
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Johnsons 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
Johnsons Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Whanganui National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Kahikatea Campsite (self-contained only) is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Coromandel Forest Park / Kauaeranga Valley, Waikato. DOC lists access by campervan. Self-contained vehicles only; this is not a tent-camping option.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCentral North Island / DOC campsite
Small, basic forest camping off Kaimanawa Road with no onsite water supply.
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The grassy camping ground at Kakaho Campsite, with picnic tables along the forest edge. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Streamside camping in Pureora's podocarp forest, close to the Rimu Track.
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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 / DetailsCentral North Island / DOC campsite
Kakapo Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Kaimanawa Forest Park, Central North Island. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Kaniwhaniwha Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: itravelNZ® / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsNorthland / DOC campsite
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) 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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Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Amy Rutledge / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Katipo Creek Shelter 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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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
Kauauroa Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, 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 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Railway-history camping at Kawatiri Junction with unresolved booking instructions.
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A tent and gazebo at Kenepuru Head Campsite. Photograph date not supplied by DOC; pitch availability and current conditions are not implied.
Photo: Margot Ferrier / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Coastal camping at the head of Kenepuru Sound, with cold showers and a cooking shelter.
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Occupied grassy pitches at Kerr Bay campsite, photographed on 30 December 2002. DOC identifies this camping ground; this historical view does not establish today's layout, facilities or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Lake Rotoiti camping with powered zones, hot showers and laundry, near St Arnaud.
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An elevated view of Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite beside Lake Hawea. DOC does not supply the photograph date; visible vehicles do not establish current access permissions or facilities.
Photo: Sonya Sawyers / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Lake Hawea camping with a cooking shelter, limited vehicle access and winter water restrictions.
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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
Kinloch Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Glenorchy area, Otago. DOC lists access by boat, campervan, car, caravan.
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The camping clearing and gravel track at Kiosk Creek Campsite. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Jessica VanFleteren / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
Basic Knobs Flat camping on Milford Road; bring all drinking water.
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The grassy camping ground at Kiriwhakapapa, with a picnic table beside the trees. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Bev Bacon / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWellington / DOC campsite
Creekside forest camping near Masterton, with a short loop walk and a separate Blue Range climb.
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The entrance sign and shelter area at Klondyke Corner Campsite; a site-detail view, not a view of occupied pitches. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Open alpine-valley camping near the Bealey and Waimakariri river junction.
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Camping vehicles on the grassy ground at Kohaihai 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
Coastal camping north of Karamea at the road end beside the Kohaihai River.
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Korokoro 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 / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Korokoro Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Te Urewera, Gisborne. 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 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Kowhai Point Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Kowhai Point Scenic Reserve, Marlborough. The practical access mode needs confirmation with DOC.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Kumutoto Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat.
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