It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around.
I think the Mrs thought I was a bit crazy suggesting a night away in the van this time of year

Fishing.

Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here.

Home for the night became Tucks Bay, the overflow part of the Long Bay Campground, Coromandel

Sundown, Tucks Bay, Coramandel.

Them: Please close the gate. ©2024 Dave Adamson

Interesting way to launch boats. ©2023 Dave Adamson

What a view to wake up to this morning. National Park, Waiouru

Here is a photo of the Nugget Point lighthouse. As we saw it today. March 6. ©2025 Dave Adamson

I have found that it is the obscure, forgotten little places that hold the most interest and subject material for paintings and rewarding experiences.

End of the road, top of the west coast, north of Karamea, one of New Zealand’s truly isolated places.

From my early years a blue sky has affected me and inspired me beyond comprehension, it has always spoken to me of distant horizons and unexplored parts.

©2024 David Liddall

Whitebaiting. Rakaia River Mouth ©2024 David Liddel

Terako Downs entrance, Labour Weekend

Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain.

A weekend exploring the Waihopai Reserve in Marlborough.

My very first solo camping and tramping trip! 
Two epic days in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

Have you had a flat tyre on your caravan? I have now had three and would like to pass on some experience that may help you.

There is a 30-day pass or a 365-day pass, that covers most DOC campsites.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Each issue we feature a couple of places from the online stop and Stay directory.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Where to stay if you are heading to or from Bulls. For CAMP FEST, or just to visit Bulls.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Articles from this issue and earlier issues on self-containment and freedom camping: changes, what to do, what to be ware of.