Halfway through my 73 days traveling Left Auckland 34 days ago, halfway through my 73 days traveling the South Island. Now in Cromwell then Arrowtown on the weekend. Noticed that it’s getting colder. Now I appreciate my diesel heater. ©2023 Roland Jones

In the Winter issue ​

Kimbolton Sculpture Festival The outdoor art and sculpture exhibition is accompanied by food, music, and lots of family fun. The most recent festival was in 2021.

Reefton It was a winter stay by the river in Reefton, on The West Coast. We are allowed 2 consecutive nights (certified self-contained).

Fishing Fishing.

Foray into paradise I can’t really take in how gorgeous the McKenzie Basin is.

How to organise a group weekend We all look forward to the catch ups, the fun, laughter and good times; doing as much or as little as we choose.

Can the travelling camper save NZ's small rural communities? Smaller rural communities should be welcoming these thousands of travellers with open arms.

Winter at Nokomai Station Winter at Nokomai Station on the way to Queenstown. ©2023 Dallas Hibbs

Two nights (again) at our local reserve Two nights (again) at our local reserve… Waitohi Bush Reserve … great place to just unwind and listen to the bellbirds.

Implications for councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill Here are the issues to consider with the major legislative change which is currently proposed and going through Select Committee hearings.

Setting up at Campfest Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis.