DUZ GO Gary took his teardrop camper to the Hororata Swap Meet and snapped this beauty.

Mavis at the Pahoia Beach Park Here's Mavis hosting the family at Pahoia Beach Park. A must visit place for animal lovers. Bay of Plenty. Cheine Matheson

Around my own back yard I’ve always dreamed of travelling around my own back yard in a van and I finally did!

Lake Camp — freedom camp This is one of the Ashburton Lakes in the Hakatere Conservation Park. You reach it by turning off at Mt Somers then just drive until you reach it on the left.

NZers go camping: clubs & groups on Facebook Found on Facebook: NZ Cycling groups; NZ Women travelling; NZ Camping groups

This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… Baby Bear, Mama Bear and Papa Bear campers

The Homestead, St Bathans I’ve been enjoying a few days away at one of my favourite spots, The Homestead Campsite near Saint Bathans.

Taking a left turn Are you a mainstream traveler, always following the main highways or are you a diversionist, taking that chance to detour from the main route to explore and maybe encounter something new or different? On our recent trip north we decided to veer from the main flow of traffic and take a left turn.

Self-containment warrant cards Who can freedom camp? Certified Blue before 7/7/23? Certified Blue before 7/7/24? Green Warrant?

Thermettes: 2 litres in 2 minutes Now it is winter most fire bans are off, though the lure of outdoor fire is not as strong.

HELLO 2023 I was invited to spend the New Year with friends at their crib at Papatowai.

A Trifecta in Hauraki: The Maritime Museum, Rays Rest & Steampunk The Thames We spent Monday night at The Maritime Museum at Paeroa and freedom camped at Ray’s Rest the next night before heading in to Thames for Steampunk.