EVENTS — Festivals and Shows
These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details.
2 Summer 2022
Lithium-ferro phosphate (LFP) batteries – a lithium battery rival
The two battery types share some similarities but differ in high-energy-density, long life-cycles, and safety.
2 Summer 2022
Editorial: A long hot summer
As we move towards summer the cabbage trees are in full and generous flower, the sign of a long hot summer to come, I am told.
2 Summer 2022
More for councils and government, Issue 2
Useful information and comment and camping in practice.
2 Summer 2022
Cycle touring: Canterbury to Southland
Tent and gear on board, Stephen sets off on the first leg of his tour around the South Island. We tag along, this issue, as far as Winton in Southland.
1 Spring 2022
Thinking of Cycle touring?
From my first trip as a teenager on a 10-speed I’ve developed a love of independent cycle touring.
1 Spring 2022
Te Rātā Bay, Lake Tarawera
Our trip was full of swimming in the thermal-warmed water around the lake, jet skiing, exploring, and cooking in the ground.
1 Spring 2022
The big picture on the proposed changes for freedom camping
The problems and the solutions do not match.
1 Spring 2022
The controversial Nash Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill
The proposals, should they go ahead, will not achieve the outcome Nash intends and they are not workable. There is no identified benefit to any sector of the NZ leisure camping industry or to local authorities.
1 Spring 2022
Time to have your say on the “Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill”
If passed this legislation will affect ALL campers and the camping industry in New Zealand for many years to come
1 Spring 2022
Biking in Southland
A three-hour late-night drive to Lumsden freedom camping spot at the station, arriving 11.30pm. Woke to a stunning day, chilly, but an awesome day for riding.
1 Spring 2022
My 2 cents on the Nash proposals
As a freedom camper, campervan business owner and citizen of NZ, I find these proposals extremely concerning.
1 Spring 2022
Piano Flat
Piano Flat DoC standard campsite is a favourite spot an hour from Gore, Southland in the Waikaia Forest Conservation Area with the Waikaia River flowing through the expansive camping area.
1 Spring 2022
Travelling the world on a motorcycle
There are more ways than one to travel the country, or the world, for that matter. LeRoy Knierim decided to do it on a motorcycle. It took ten years to circle the globe.
1 Spring 2022
A North Island freedom-camping adventure
After my South Island trip, I decided I wanted to road trip the North Island and go all the way up to Cape Reinga. For me, freedom camping in the car was the best way to do it.
1 Spring 2022