Marshmallows in the rain Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain.

You have to be here… We gathered in Alexandra in Autumn, four of us and a dog. It’s a great season for biking in Central Otago, not too hot, and the weather is usually settled.

Why do I love camping so much? For me it's not the destination

Stop and stay in winter Places that provide poor-weather activities onsite or nearby.

Piano Flat 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.

Tips for campers Disposing of empty small LPG canisters, calculating the rear axle load for rear bicycle racks, iOverlander.

Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West Why stick to the law if you can get away with whatever takes your fancy?

Folding electric bike in the middle of nowhere Just met a 75 year old lady on an electric folding bike in the middle of nowhere. ©2024 Stephen Wood

A weekend at Mt Somers "What an awesome bunch of happy campers. Fabulous weekend, weather was great, company great."

Waikato west coast road trip We headed to Raglan along some back country roads.

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

The packdown In our previous years, we could never pack down in time and were always hot and bothered by the end. This year, we nailed it with time to spare!