CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

Easy, effective and safe, relatively affordable and easy to self-install.

Like many hobbies and interests you can keep it simple or get into it seriously.

The beauty of belonging to a camping group is we get to camp at amazing private venues.

Now it is winter most fire bans are off, though the lure of outdoor fire is not as strong.

Disposing of empty small LPG canisters, calculating the rear axle load for rear bicycle racks, iOverlander.

What is in store for us this winter.

Autumn snow behind Lake Wardel, a free camping spot near Twizel, McKenzie Country. ©2022 M Richardson

A beautiful place for Autumn colours and snow on the mountains, yet surprisingly mild, at least this year.

What started out as a pay-for-what-you-need set of camper facilities has evolved.

Roads, weather, fire, electricity, LPG, CO, when walking

Understanding how to visualise the contour lines represent may help you to determine the terrain ahead.

Recent news from the Department of Conservation

Places that provide poor-weather activities onsite or nearby.

For a leisurely trip from Alexandra to Cromwell, enjoy these freedom camping spots along the way.

Comfort Zone is one of those properties you will just want to keep coming back to.

Find a camping event you can participate in.

What’s on around the country.

There are 28 DOC sites in the area shown in the map. How many have you been to?

Wherever you are in the country, find people to help.

NZ’s inclusive, friendly, camping club.