Game, Southern Lakes, solution The solution to the South Island Lakes: fill in the blanks

TIP: Solar panel cleaning Except in rainy areas solar panels need cleaning from time to time.

What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? Self-containment is at the heart of the the latest raft of freedom camping changes instituted in 2023.

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

Living an endless summer Delightful to chat with Alan and Joyce on a glorious summer’s day at Little Waipa reserve. Joyce was setting out the table and chairs in a sunny spot overlooking the Waikato River after a chillyish night with temperature inside the caravan at a brisk 11º.

Car journeys with kids No matter the age of your children, there’s always the car journey and the inevitable “are we there yet?” and “how much longer?”

Well worth the walk Wharariki Beach is a wild, magnificent, and windswept long sandy beach, home of the Archway Islands, and can be found at the northernmost point of the South Island — west of Cape Farewell

Whanganui vintage camping In January, 70 adults and 25 young people took part in an All Points camp at the Whanganui Intermediate School for the Whanganui Vintage Weekend. They camped in a mix of caravans, tents, motor homes and small vans and many camped as family groups or with their friends.

Pick and pedal Is that e-bike right for you? Many New Zealanders are now moving to e-bikes and they definitely have health advantages while being cheap to operate and maintain.

Haere ra Haere rā everyone. Shame we can’t stay longer.

Freedom inside the fence We were looking for a freedom park for the night, but following the recommendation of friends we came here, through the big gates, to this pest-free reserve and we discovered it was so much more than a parking spot.

Why Caravans roll over… and how to prevent it An explanation in detail of every aspect of tow vehicle and caravan stability.