The new Driftaway camping ground The new Driftaway camping ground at Frankton in Queenstown. I have stayed in a car, and in a tent. Dogs are welcome. There are bbqs, a playground, breathtaking views, swimming in the lake and a hot tub for adults.

Mountains have their own fingerprints Understanding how to visualise the contour lines represent may help you to determine the terrain ahead.

NZers go everywhere to camp This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited.

Let’s go camping: Editorial Camping the Kiwi Way brings you the positive side of camping in NZ.

Pegs for tough weather A commercial and a DIY (metal) version of a peg for windy weather.

Who is advocating for New Zealanders who go camping? Three national groups speak on behalf of NZ campers: the All Points Camping Club of NZ, the NZMCA, and the Responsible Campers Association

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

Rv & Camper services Find the services you need for your camping or motorhoming. Rv & Camper services ​

About Camping the Kiwi Way We hope this magazine will unite the many different camping groups we have in NZ to create a unified voice and energy for sustainable camping for current and future generations of New Zealanders.

A North Island freedom-camping adventure 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.

Winter adventures Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram

No more freedom camping No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo…