Te Rātā Bay, Lake Tarawera Our trip was full of swimming in the thermal-warmed water around the lake, jet skiing, exploring, and cooking in the ground.

So thankful After 21 days #vanlife freedom camping…

My 2 cents on the Nash proposals As a freedom camper, campervan business owner and citizen of NZ, I find these proposals extremely concerning.

Two long blacks and a cheese scone No, this is not about 12 weeks of coffee tasting around the South Island in a small van by a couple of over 80s

Talking to four van loads of international tourists On my last roadie I met and chatted with four van loads of international tourists from UK, Australia and Germany who have been freedom camping around NZ in small (slider-type) hire vans from Escape or Jucy.

Rarangi DOC campground: Stop and stay By the sea, only twenty minutes from Blenheim, Rarangi is an easy flat drive.

Wild camping with a dog on a wet wild night It was a very wet, rainy camp with my dog in a dense bush.

Ten tips for a successful family camping trip If you’re preparing to head off on your Summer family camping trip, whether it’s a short trip or a long trip, we’ve put together 10 tips to make your trip just that bit smoother.

Festivals & Shows Festivals where you can stay, that are on this Autumn (and a bit beyond)

My caravan that floats Our family owns a 24ft (7.3 metre) trailer sailer. It is a bit like a floating caravan and we have had many camping holidays on the water.

Freedom camping on the East Cape Gisborne District Council have very clear freedom camping bylaws which demand waste management, #leavenotrace principles.

City dwellers: your first camp away: Stop and Stay What makes a good first camp for new campers?