Nine severe weather forecasts in Canterbury.

Happy until ‘severe weather’ hit at 5am this morning. Snow on mountains, not on my tyres, which is how I like it. -5.7°C.
Snow on Monday night, stunning days to walk 40,000 steps, up to the Mt John Observatory & back a couple times. Spring camping here I come.

I am having one winter camp each winter month. This was my third, in August.

I see a lot of really big setups on Facebook, so I thought I'd share my 'small' kayak camping setup for the weekend.

‘Let’s go South for a few weeks.’
‘How many weeks?’
‘Eight.’ 
‘How about six?’ 
‘OK. let’s see how it goes.’

Just a 10 minute drive from Whanganui, on the shores of Lake Witiroa, the park is a lovely spot with everything you need for a chilled-out family holiday.

Introducing Stop and Stay, where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it.

Horahora Domain has everything any water-sport enthusiast could want. Situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, 2 mins off SH 1 it is the perfect stop whether you’re heading north or south.

Sunday morning flag raising The Bay of Plenty family camp at Paengaroa.

Just a 15min drive from the Whangarei you’ll find Land of the Lotus – Water Gardens and Banana Park. A must stopover for all garden lovers.

Comfort Zone is one of those properties you will just want to keep coming back to.

Staying near the ski fields.

We had to go to the Disputes Tribunal regarding our leaky 9 year old caravan.

As a freedom camper, campervan business owner and citizen of NZ, I find these proposals extremely concerning.

A pop top.

Barbara Sanders’ Chameleon is ready for the road.

At the time of writing this, the caravan still sits empty, untouched in our back yard. We are in discussions with our lawyer.

Well the holiday season is almost upon us and nearly here, and everyone will be getting their caravans, motorhomes and boats checked to make sure everything is operational.

Some caravanners are connecting a 230 volt power supply, via a lead, that is “coiled on a reel”, which is not completely “uncoiled” from the cable drum.This is not good practice. Here is why.

Let’s spread message that responsible Freedom Campers are a help.

Cycling on a stunning Spring day around the Katikati coastal estuary cycle way.

So many travellers, campers, and vanlifers are recording their journeys on 'the gram' these days, sharing snippets of their lives, packaged neatly in squares or reels.

Paradise is when you coddiwomple to a pristine tidal bay for a swim and discover what the locals already know.

Every trip we make a breakfast fruits pancake. Usually apple pannekoeken.

Here are the issues to consider with the major legislative change which is currently proposed and going through Select Committee hearings.

On my last roadie I met and chatted with four van loads of international tourists from UK, Australia and Germany who have been freedom camping around NZ in small (slider-type) hire vans from Escape or Jucy.

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.

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.

Who and how many are freedom camping?

How do you make winter camping more comfortable?
Here’s a few favourite tips and tricks for keeping warm, dealing with cold, wind, rainy days, and embracing the colder months outdoors for enjoyable winter camping trips. It just takes a little extra preparation and the right gear.