AUTUMN GOLD Autumn stories from around New Zealand

Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp Looking for a one stop camp for the family with the dog as well ? Then Quinneys Bush is the place to go.

Mountain biking If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

Converting your camper van: The Cruzar Campervan story We’d been converting campervans as a hobby for a few years and discovered we loved building and creating things together. Plus, we were tired of our dull 9–5 jobs…

Composting and coddiwompling I’m about to swap out my portable toilet for a composting waterless toilet in my camper van.

Camping without a fridge: chilly bins and cooler bags In the old days, people used “meat safes” or “safes” but my experience is with chilly bins or Esky cooler bags.

Our first camper! A pop top.

South Arm, Lake Manapouri South Arm, Lake Manapouri, in March. DOC. Tony Kissel

Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes The Government’s recent changes to Freedom Camping and self-containment certification are now being implemented. These changes mean that over the next 18 to 24 months new regulations may impact your freedom camping.

Ready for a family weekend away camping Ready for a family weekend away camping.

Labour weekend at Mangawhai ​

Staying safe as you travel Roads, weather, fire, electricity, LPG, CO, when walking