The best beach from campsite in New Zealand

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Embrace the simple life by spending the night (or two) at some of New Zealand's idyllic campsite. Here is a top 11 of our favourite beachside campground from around the country offering the best views.

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Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite

 
 
 
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A scenic campsite, with lush forests and sandy beaches in close range. Kapowairua is a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.

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Matauri Bay Campsite

 
 
 
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An absolute beachfront campground! You'll have an ocean beach on one side and a quiet bay on the other side. One of the better-known campgrounds in Northland.

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Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park

 
 
 
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The Kai Iwi Lakes nestled within the Taharoa Domain, are one of New Zealand's best holiday spots to stay and play in. Only three hours from Auckland, 35 kilometres from Dargaville. The Lakes sit amongst 538 hectares of premier recreation reserve with white sand, freshwater dune lakes that are renowned for their jewel-like beauty and clear waters.

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Tawharanui Regional Park, Auckland

 
 
 
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A small site that fits only five vehicles for an overnight stay, but with a walking distance to a stunning beach it is well worth arriving early to reserve a spot.

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Opoutere beach coastal campground

 
 
 
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A small, private campground in an isolated location. Onukuhou Stream runs through the campground and the property borders the forest leading to Opoutere beach.

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Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park

 
 
 
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Camp or stay in a chalet by the lake with a beautiful view. Explore the many walks nearby or enjoy boating, fishing and kayaking on the lake. Take time to get connected - it's in your nature!

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Kerr Bay Campsite

 
 
 
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The campsite is located adjacent to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest and with a boat launching ramp nearby. It is open all year round with limited during winter.


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Totaranui Campsite

 
 
 
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Stay the night next to the golden sands of Tōtaranui beach at the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. It's a great place to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the native bush on one of the nearby tracks.

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Glendhu Bay Motor Camp

 
 
 
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Just a 10-minute drive from Wanaka and situated in a picturesque bay on the shore of Lake Wanaka, closest camp to Roys Peak and Diamond Lake walks, TC ski field and rock climbing and, gateway to the world heritage Aspiring National Park,.

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Moeraki Boulders Kiwi Holiday Park

 
 
 
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A great spot with beach access, extensive bird and marine life, superb stargazing and the famous Moeraki boulders a short stroll away.

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Henry Creek Campsite

 
 
 
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A scenic campsite in eastern Fiordland. Camp beside the picturesque Lake Te Anau on the road to Milford Sound.

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