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Popular New Zealand Camping Beaches

New Zealand has many beautiful beaches where camping is allowed or available nearby. Here are some of the most popular camping beaches in New Zealand:

Piha Beach, Auckland

This is a popular surfing beach and has several campsites nearby, including the Piha Domain Campground.

Piha Beach

Hot Water Beach, Coromandel

This unique beach allows you to dig your own hot pool in the sand, and there are several campsites in the area, including the Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park.

Hot Water Beach

Cathedral Cove, Coromandel.

This stunning beach is accessible by a scenic walk and has several campsites in the area, including the Hahei Holiday Resort.

Cathedral Cove

Raglan Beach, Waikato

This is a popular surfing beach and has several campsites nearby, including the Raglan Kopua Holiday Park.

Raglan Beach

Mount Maunganui Beach, Bay of Plenty.

This beach is popular for swimming and surfing and has several campsites nearby, including the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park.

Mount Maunganui

Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson

This park has several stunning beaches, including Anchorage Beach and Torrent Bay, and there are several campsites in the area, including the Totaranui Campground.

Abel Tasman

Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson.

This golden sand beach is popular for swimming and has several campsites nearby, including the Kaiteriteri Reserve Campground.

Kaiteriteri Beach

These are just a few examples of the many beautiful camping beaches in New Zealand. It’s important to research each location before you go to ensure that camping is allowed and that you have all the necessary equipment and permits.