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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 / DetailsHawke's Bay / DOC campsite
Basic Ngaruroro River camping below the Napier-Taihape Road on the edge of Kaweka Forest Park.
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Lake Daniell hut and campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Brian Dobbie / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Lake Daniell Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve, West Coast. DOC lists access by foot.
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Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Kate Costello / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Forest-fringed Lake Ianthe camping reached by a short SH6 driveway.
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Tent site at Lake Mackenzie 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 / DetailsFiordland / DOC campsite
Lake Mackenzie Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Fiordland National Park, Fiordland. DOC lists access by foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Forest-fringed lakeside camping south of Hokitika, with cold showers and flush toilets.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Lake Middleton Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Twizel area, Canterbury. DOC lists access by campervan, car.
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Tents and a campervan beside the water at Lake Okareka Campsite. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
A small first-come lakeside campground near Rotorua for tents and shorter campervans.
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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 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Lakeside camping with distinct tent areas and numbered vehicle spaces.
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The gravel camping area beside Lake Pearson (Moana Rua), as identified on DOC's campsite page. DOC does not supply the photograph date; the scene does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Leeann Ellis / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Basic high-country lake camping in a wildlife refuge beside SH73, with motorised boating prohibited.
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The open camping area beside Lake Poaka, as shown in DOC's undated photograph.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Free, basic lakeside camping in the Twizel area, with a four-night limit.
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Tents at Lake Rerewhakaaitu's Ash Pit Road campsite in November 2012, identified from the photographer's campsite description and geotag. This time-exposure photograph records star and torch-light trails; it does not show current campsite conditions.
Photo: Tristan Schmurr / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
Bookable lakeside camping at the Ash Pit Road entrance, suited to a self-sufficient stay.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
A separate Lake Rerewhakaaitu campground at Awaatua Bay, reached along Brett Road.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Basic lakeside camping at the end of Gowan Valley Road, with a nearby jetty and boat ramp.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
Walk-in or boat-access camping at Lake Tarawera's outlet, also called Te Tapahoro.
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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 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Exposed lakeside camping at the end of a demanding Lake Sumner Road approach.
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Lake Tennyson Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Bev Bacon / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Lake Tennyson Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough. DOC lists access by car, 4wd, 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 / DetailsHawke's Bay / DOC campsite
Free camping just inside the Lake Tutira park gateway, separate from the council campground.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsHawke's Bay / DOC campsite
Lawrence Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay. DOC lists access by 4wd.
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Lindis Pass Historic Hotel 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 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Free historic-reserve camping beside the Lindis River, with a restricted vehicle approach.
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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
Little Hellfire Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Rakiura National Park / Stewart Island/Rakiura, Southland. DOC lists access by foot.
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Loch Katrine Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Simon Curtis / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Loch Katrine Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury. The practical access mode needs confirmation with DOC.
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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
Lucky Bay 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
Lucky Beach Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Rakiura National Park / Stewart Island/Rakiura / Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting , Southland. DOC lists access by boat, foot.
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The camping ground and shelter at Lyell Campsite. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Laura Honey / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Former gold-town camping in the Upper Buller Gorge with wet-ground cautions.
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