CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

With an electrically powered ventilator, SOG removes odours coming from the toilet eliminating the need for toilet chemicals.

It was a great two weeks at Waihora Domain in Motukarara. Linda Butler.

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

The new Driftaway camping ground at Frankton in Queenstown. I have stayed in a car, and in a tent. Dogs are welcome. There are bbqs, a playground, breathtaking views, swimming in the lake and a hot tub for adults.

South Arm, Lake Manapouri, in March. DOC. Tony Kissel

Many of the small historic towns around New Zealand are becoming ghost towns and will be lost to us forever unless, we, the traveling community, do something about it.

From a small van to a large bus, there are thousands of commercially or home-built vehicles on our roads, providing travellers with all the necessary comforts of living, while they are also self contained.

I love the freedom that carrying an ultralight tent provides, it empowers you to camp wherever your legs can take you.

I am currently helping my daughter build her own camper as she wants to take a gap year and see our beautiful country. Crispian

My ride from Rangiora around the South Island had been interrupted near Hokitika, but I was determined to restart it.
I chose to do that at Sheffield and head west from there over Porters and Arthurs Pass.

If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

Back at Motukarara under the lovely trees on a hot day.

MarshmaMallows by the fire.

I woke to a misty morning at Mavora Lake camp. I repacked the Toyota Estima and drove the dusty gravel road to Walter Peak Station.

Recipes for Rocks and Gravel, Paneer and Vege Curry and Tuna Pasta. Camp cooking when the fresh food is running out.

Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain.

Quinney’s Bush camp: ‘5th wheeler best in camp’.

Kekerengu

Bylaws differ between regions of Aotearoa New Zealand, and do not exist in almost half of all council districts.
Bylaws are created by local authorities — regional and district councils — to manage public land and facilities.

We grab any chance to pack the Toyota Estima and the dog and just go.