There are more than 200 DOC sites throughout New Zealand, 34 in the north. Work out which15 of those in the north fit the grid.

There are 28 DOC sites in the area shown in the map. How many have you been to?

Can you fill in 12 place names from this list of DOC sites

Fill in 13 place names from the list of DOC sites.

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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.

Left Auckland 34 days ago, halfway through my 73 days traveling the South Island. Now in Cromwell then Arrowtown on the weekend. Noticed that it’s getting colder. Now I appreciate my diesel heater. ©2023 Roland Jones

I came across this derelict house built by Wattie Thompson who had panned the river for gold for over 50 years.

When I built the van, I knew that sometime later I would have to upgrade it.

Stayed for two nights at the Uretiti DOC campsite (Northland). for the first time.

Cooked my favourite breakfast when camping: pancakes with boysenberry jam

I became aware of some shortcomings in the design

April is a spectacular time of year to be in this alpine landscape.

Taranaki

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.

Well, how’s this for a welcome back into the Mackenzie Basin! — Longslip Station, Lindis Pass. ©2024 Shellie Evans. ckw.nz/shellie-fb

The camp still has quite a few hardy campers on-site, it’s Labour Day weekend after all. You wait, the sun will be shining tomorrow & the fish biting!

Fishing in the snow. Ohau B canal. Spring

How small are we in this world? Not us but another caravanner oblivious to the skies above.

June 19. June 21. June 25.

A beautiful peaceful place, Fortrose, in The Catlins.

After my South Island trip, I decided I wanted to road trip the North Island and go all the way up to Cape Reinga. For me, freedom camping in the car was the best way to do it.

Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram

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.

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

NZ is a camping culture This makes us who we are, connects us to our environment like nothing else

Tent and gear on board, Stephen sets off on the first leg of his tour around the South Island. We tag along, this issue, as far as Winton in Southland.

From my first trip as a teenager on a 10-speed I’ve developed a love of independent cycle touring.

After my ride from Canterbury to Southland, the next step was to continue my clockwise circuit of the Island.