The camping train departs 3 March 2026
Enjoy the whole trip, or meet up or depart from any location along the way!
Te Puna Quarry in spring
This is such a hidden gem with sculptures of dragons, a castle slide for kids, water wheel, art hiding in every corner, and all kinds of themed gardens.
Athenree hot springs and campground
Close to Waihi, Waihi Beach and Katikati this is a prime campground.
Brunel Peaks Cafe, Blackmount
I wonder how many of you know about the Stop and Stay nestled at the foothills of the Takitimu mountains?
Uretara Domain
I stayed here for three nights; a great spot. Every Friday night they have a Farmers market at the adjacent A&P Show grounds
Mid winter dinner Canterbury
There is something precious about meeting around the table. Sharing food, or in this case buying your own!
First aid practice at camp!
Penny was keen to put the newly learnt knowledge of how to assist someone up, into practice. Down on the floor she went!
Getting your camping vehicle certified
An independent national network for self-containment certification.
Love spring road trips
Considering the forecast I got off lightly with no rain, (Mon–Thu) but there were 30km/h+ winds off Lake Wanaka so I did not put up my 270° Batwing awning this trip.
35,000 steps and some cold sunny days. Love spring road trips. Ice on the windscreen overnight. ©2025 Andrew Morton
I was going to walk to the end of the valley
I was going to walk to the end of the valley but I forgot to pack my tramping boots, the avalanche warning signs kind of put me off as well. Temple Valley. ©2025 Tony Kissel
On a wild beach
Winter nights — wouldn’t you love to be cosy and snuggled up on a wild beach listening to the wind whip the waves?
Four of us went camping.
We are the only ones here, apart from the sandflies… Still plenty of skin left for them to feast on tomorrow. Wooded Gully, North Canterbury. ©2025 Linda Butler
Happy Friday. Who’s camping?
Penultimate winter camping weekend. Thanks Carterton District Council for a multi-use, free site. Expecting 1°C tonight.