CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

Many of the small historic towns around New Zealand are becoming ghost towns and will be lost to us forever unless, we, the traveling community, do something about it.

From a small van to a large bus, there are thousands of commercially or home-built vehicles on our roads, providing travellers with all the necessary comforts of living, while they are also self contained.

I love the freedom that carrying an ultralight tent provides, it empowers you to camp wherever your legs can take you.

I am currently helping my daughter build her own camper as she wants to take a gap year and see our beautiful country. Crispian

My ride from Rangiora around the South Island had been interrupted near Hokitika, but I was determined to restart it.
I chose to do that at Sheffield and head west from there over Porters and Arthurs Pass.

If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

Back at Motukarara under the lovely trees on a hot day.

MarshmaMallows by the fire.

I woke to a misty morning at Mavora Lake camp. I repacked the Toyota Estima and drove the dusty gravel road to Walter Peak Station.

Recipes for Rocks and Gravel, Paneer and Vege Curry and Tuna Pasta. Camp cooking when the fresh food is running out.

Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain.

Quinney’s Bush camp: ‘5th wheeler best in camp’.

Kekerengu

Bylaws differ between regions of Aotearoa New Zealand, and do not exist in almost half of all council districts.
Bylaws are created by local authorities — regional and district councils — to manage public land and facilities.

We grab any chance to pack the Toyota Estima and the dog and just go.

Fill in the blanks: South Island Lakes.

As this magazine goes to print we are waiting to hear the government select committee’s recommendation on the bill introduced by Stuart Nash MP.

I found the APC decal and first thing I did was to place it on the back of my camper van. Another thing I can tick off.

A weekend exploring the Waihopai Reserve in Marlborough.

Barbara Sanders’ Chameleon is ready for the road.

Our very first Fiat Ducato owners rally was held in Rotorua, late 2022. A chance for owners to help one another with problems, issues and share experiences and knowledge.

Mountain Mamas NZ is an online community of New Zealand-based mamas with a love of the great outdoors. We regularly share hiking trails, campsites, outdoor guides and inspirational posts on our social media and website.

On shanks’s pony, in kayaks, boats, bikes, cars, vans, caravans, pop tops, tear drops, motorhomes, we have spread out over the summer, loving our country.

By the sea, only twenty minutes from Blenheim, Rarangi is an easy flat drive.

The loveliest freedom camping spot before the Cook Strait ferries.

Camping on a NI bike trip: the teardrop, tarp, comfy chairs, a table and a BBQ.

A pop top.

An All Points Camping gathering at Murchison.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

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