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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Nydia Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough. DOC lists access by boat, foot, mountain bike.
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Observation beach Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Leon Berard / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Observation Beach 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Ohauora Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Whanganui National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. DOC lists access by boat.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Road-access camping on the Whanganui River, also used by Whanganui Journey paddlers.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Omahuru Campsite (Ogilvies) is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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The open camping ground at Onamalutu Campsite, backed by forest. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Podocarp-forest camping inland from Blenheim, with powered options and flush toilets.
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Onetahuti 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
Onetahuti Bay 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsGisborne / DOC campsite
Orangihikoia 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 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Orari Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Geraldine area, Canterbury. The practical access mode needs confirmation with DOC.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Otaio Gorge Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Hunters Hills area, Canterbury. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Camping at School House Flat. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Claude Gavey / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWellington / DOC campsite
Ōtaki Forks Campsite - School House Flat is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Ōtaki Forks area / Tararua Forest Park, Wellington. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Ōtamahua/Quail Island – Skiers Beach Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Ōtamahua/Quail Island Recreation Reserve, Canterbury. DOC lists access by boat.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Ōtamahua/Quail Island – Whakamaru Beach Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Ōtamahua/Quail Island Recreation Reserve, Canterbury. DOC lists access by boat.
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Beach and campsite at Otamure Bay. 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
Book a particular coastal pitch near Whananaki, with cold showers and a cooking shelter.
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Otto/MacDonalds campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Katrina Henderson / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Otto/MacDonalds Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere / Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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View from tent at Oturere Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Deborah Chae / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCentral North Island / DOC campsite
Oturere Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Tongariro National Park, Central North Island. DOC lists access by foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Pāhautea Hut Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Pirongia Forest Park, Waikato. DOC lists access by foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsNorthland / DOC campsite
Pandora Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Te Paki Recreation Reserve, Northland. DOC lists access by foot.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Catlins bush camping near the Papatowai beach and estuary.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Peel Forest Campground is listed in DOC's Serviced directory for Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve, Canterbury. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Riverside forest campground with a kitchen at Kahikatea Flat and separate powered camping across the bridge.
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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Penguin 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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Perry Saddle campsite shelter. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Uta Purcell / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Perry Saddle 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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Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
Piano Flat Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Waikaia Forest Conservation Area, Southland. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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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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