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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Mill 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Mill Flat Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough. DOC lists access by 4wd.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Mimiha Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Mistletoe Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat.
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A camping clearing at Mistletoe Flats, formerly Craigieburn Shelter, in DOC's undated photograph. The surrounding forest was damaged by fire in December 2024; this image is not evidence of today's trees, ground conditions or safe pitching areas.
Photo: Melissa Reid / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Small Craigieburn camping area, with fire-damaged-tree warnings and restricted suitability for vehicles.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Remote D'Urville Island camping requiring separately arranged island transport.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Moetapu Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat, foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Mokau Landing Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Moke Lake Campsite near Queenstown, a specific example of a DOC lakeside camping area. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Rebecca Orpin / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Lakeside DOC camping near Queenstown with basic facilities and seasonal road and water restrictions.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough. DOC lists access by campervan, car, mountain bike.
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Marlborough / DOC campsite
Queen Charlotte Drive campground with powered options, a shared kitchen and coin-operated facilities.
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Fiordland / DOC campsite
Monowai Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Fiordland National Park / Lake Monowai/Borland Road area, Fiordland. DOC lists access by campervan, car.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Mosley's 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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Mosquito Bay Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Ruth McKie / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Mosquito Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman. 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 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Moss Creek Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Coromandel Forest Park, Waikato. DOC lists access by foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsAuckland / DOC campsite
Three tent-camping zones on Motuihe's northwestern headland above the wharf.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsAuckland / DOC campsite
Tent camping on Motuora's western shore, reached by arranged boat transport.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Mt Nimrod Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Hunters Hills area, Canterbury. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Tasman / DOC campsite
Mutton Cove Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman. 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 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
A small forest campground beside the DOC Pureora Base approach, near local walking options.
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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
Ngaporo Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Whanganui National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. 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 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Ngaruru 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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Boating at Nikau Cove 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 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Nikau Cove Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat, campervan, car, caravan.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
North Arm Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Rakiura National Park / Stewart Island/Rakiura / Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting , Southland. DOC lists access by foot.
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Official campsite sourceDOC campsites range from basic sites to more serviced facilities. Check the individual listing for drinking water, toilets, vehicle access and whether you must book. Do not infer a kitchen, showers, rubbish collection or mobile coverage from the DOC label. Bring the water, equipment and waste plan that the particular place requires.
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