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Our campsite, and the critter pleased to make it there.

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.

Our trip was full of swimming in the thermal-warmed water around the lake, jet skiing, exploring, and cooking in the ground.

The problems and the solutions do not match.

Seventh week on the road in Aotearoa in this beauty.

The proposals, should they go ahead, will not achieve the outcome Nash intends and they are not workable. There is no identified benefit to any sector of the NZ leisure camping industry or to local authorities.

Just a little R&R at Orton Bradley Park

If passed this legislation will affect ALL campers and the camping industry in New Zealand for many years to come

A three-hour late-night drive to Lumsden freedom camping spot at the station, arriving 11.30pm. Woke to a stunning day, chilly, but an awesome day for riding.

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

Piano Flat DoC standard campsite is a favourite spot an hour from Gore, Southland in the Waikaia Forest Conservation Area with the Waikaia River flowing through the expansive camping area.

There are more ways than one to travel the country, or the world, for that matter. LeRoy Knierim decided to do it on a motorcycle. It took ten years to circle the globe.

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.

We started our camping trips over this past summer with a then 3yo and 4yo (and two large dogs).

Enough room for comfort and safety; services and things to do nearby; a good sign (everyone wins with good, clear signs); and its fantastic if there is also a great view.

Our view last night on the Firth of Thames.

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

This is one of the Ashburton Lakes in the Hakatere Conservation Park. You reach it by turning off at Mt Somers then just drive until you reach it on the left.