A small paint kit, a few good brushes… I have found that it is the obscure, forgotten little places that hold the most interest and subject material for paintings and rewarding experiences.

The Aratiatia Dam This is a magical free stopover in a humble carpark, with entertainment built in.

Thinking of Cycle touring? From my first trip as a teenager on a 10-speed I’ve developed a love of independent cycle touring.

Do you need a permit for your BBQ? No fire permit is needed for a charcoal BBQ in a restricted fire season if you meet certain safety requirements. No fire permit is needed for gas BBQs but here is how to do it safely.

Pros and Cons of full time family travel We get heaps of people message us and ask about the pros and cons of travelling full time so we thought we’d put pen to paper and share the highs and lows of full time travel with kids

More cold season tips Sharing our best hacks which made life so much easier on a recent Matariki vanning trip.

Autumn, Issue 3, Camping the Kiwi Way We bring you travel stories, tips, wonderful places to visit, insight into political changes, some solid information, a puzzle, light reading, serious reading and some fun browsing.

Make a difference: Let's CHANGE the narrative Let’s spread message that responsible Freedom Campers are a help.

Kiwi camping coven Six solo camping women gathered beside the camp fire one autumn evening at the Viking Odyssey Weekend in Norsewood.

Game: DOC campsites, 2 There are 28 DOC sites in the area shown in the map. How many have you been to?

Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 The annual festival is a mix of small to very large artworks, sculptures with mainly a rural theme, put together using all manner of bits and pieces from shearing blades to bike tyres.

The top of Dansey’s Pass The top of Dansey’s Pass (935 metres) looking out toward Oamaru 50 kms in the distance. ©2024 Tony Kissel