CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

We are now in a surreal world of peculiar freedom camping rules. Every camping vehicle is now at risk of substantial fines, wherever it is parked, as the new offence of “preparing to freedom camp” is defined as “parking”.

Haven’t done a huge amount of biking this summer, but sometimes all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip to rekindle the love.

Well after a week of covid and still not a lot of energy I decided bugger it and I’m heading to The Burt

Haere rā everyone. Shame we can’t stay longer.

Currently on night 23 of this 86-night trip. In Murchison next week I celebrate my 250th night since getting my teardrop.

Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua, with 6 others, all old friends from around the North Island

Let one person in authority know you want to protect your right to freedom camp on public land.

The cat comes too. This spot is only 6km from home. And the cat always come along for the adventures…

No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo…

Van life is becoming more and more popular but the transition to this lifestyle can be far from smooth. After 3 years on the road, here’s our tips to get you from house life to road life.

Why stick to the law if you can get away with whatever takes your fancy?

I thought people might find this useful — I always struggle to pull pegs out…

New Zealand’s first wheelchair accessible campervan, CHARLY, will soon be available for hire.

When I began assembling this issue I came up against a dilemma. How to inspire without sweeping under the carpet the negative things happening for freedom camping in New Zealand?

Okay , listen up, this is new. When travelling the North Island, Taihape has become the perfect stopover place.

I go camping for my mental health. Bev and I have done this for over 25 years. I’m not happy with the NZ Government interfering with my choice of leisure time by restricting how I go camping.

7 days a week, NZ Lifestyle Camping works to support NZ campers and the commercial vehicle industry that require certified self-containment

All Points Camping at Morisons Bush, Waitangi Weekend 2024.

It all started with a chance conversation with friends about a special birthday coming up & the fact that I wanted to take my wife & kids on a trip to the South Island.

Sundown, Tucks Bay, Coramandel.

Recently when we were traveling south from Whangārei on State Highway 1, we spotted a sign for Waipu Caves. It was a spur of the moment decision to investigate further, as we turned onto a gravel side road.

It’s too big for a chair and it’s not moving in the water so I can only guess it’s another tent blown away, full of belongings.

Our family owns a 24ft (7.3 metre) trailer sailer. It is a bit like a floating caravan and we have had many camping holidays on the water.

Food supplies can be supplemented with fishing when your caravan floats.

To make caravan fridges work as claimed, and draw less energy, is cheap, simple and easy. Many can be transformed. This article shows how.

Sedgemere Track is only open for six weeks of the year...

• Celebrating summer.
• So you want to freedom camp.
• Ten tips for hitting the road full time.
• My caravan that floats.
• Three octogenarian campers.
• RV & camper business services.

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Tinned chickpeas are a useful thing to keep in your caravan cupboard. As well as being tasty they are a good source of protein. Here’s a couple of recipes you could use them in.

I just tried making pizza in the Omnia Oven. It looks and smells good, just have to wait for it to cool down and stop bubbling!