Freedom camping, November 1964
One of my first memories of camping was at ‘Spec Creek’. You won’t find it on a map — it was just some little creek on the side of the road, somewhere in Central Otago, where our car broke down. There was nothing there.
2 Summer 2022
How many freedom campers are there?
Nobody knows. The Ministry has made some guesses.
2 Summer 2022
Talking to four van loads of international tourists
On my last roadie I met and chatted with four van loads of international tourists from UK, Australia and Germany who have been freedom camping around NZ in small (slider-type) hire vans from Escape or Jucy.
2 Summer 2022
Camping / caravan tips — Setup / packup
Do you struggle when you set up your camp or your caravan?
2 Summer 2022
Pick and pedal
Is that e-bike right for you? Many New Zealanders are now moving to e-bikes and they definitely have health advantages while being cheap to operate and maintain.
2 Summer 2022
Back in the days — Circa 2008
Back in the days — Circa 2008. That caravan was damned heavy behind the bike.
2 Summer 2022
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.
2 Summer 2022
Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip
The Minister of Tourism the opened the speaking with gossip of buckets covered in gladwrap being used as toilets in motorhomes.
2 Summer 2022
Wild camping with a dog on a wet wild night
It was a very wet, rainy camp with my dog in a dense bush.
2 Summer 2022
Choosing an internet provider
It’s a thorny problem, deciding how to connect to the internet on the road — so many different choices, plans and options; so many unfamiliar concepts. Here’s a ‘simple’ guide.
2 Summer 2022
The Wild Wairarapa Coast
We spent a few days on the coast out from Martinborough, Te Awati camping area and then back to North Tora Reserve, some very rough coastline.
2 Summer 2022
Ready for a family weekend away camping
Ready for a family weekend away camping.
2 Summer 2022
How we solved a problem and started a new business
It’s four years now since John first decided to do something to make emptying our toilet cassette easier and cleaner.
2 Summer 2022
Overnight beside the Aparima River
I slept overnight beside the Aparima River near Opio (Southland).
2 Summer 2022
Worth a detour: The Marokopa River Valley
Next time you’re in the Waitomo area (the Waikato region of the North Island) it’s worth the detour to check out three natural landmarks that are really close together, on the Te Anga Road.
2 Summer 2022
Freedom camping on the East Cape
Gisborne District Council have very clear freedom camping bylaws which demand waste management, #leavenotrace principles.
2 Summer 2022
Nokomai station
Nokomai station on the way to Queenstown. We went there as kids; now we take our kids there.
2 Summer 2022
Caravan & Motorhome Electrics by Collyn Rivers
This is a book for people who want to understand how their electrics work as well as for people who are designing / building / converting a caravan or motorhome.
2 Summer 2022
Fishing at Kingston
Secured a magical spot beside the lakes edge at Kingston freedom camp and went fishing.
2 Summer 2022