CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

Scone mix is made, hope it’s enough, lol. Paddle boards mended. Games sorted. Togs packed. Marshmallow toasting etc after dinner.

Whadiya know. Couple of mins later we got heat.

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Stories around the country.

Rabbit holes, rugby field, quirky goal posts

The town has two freedom camps.

Op Shop finds, Te Aroha. ©2025 M Richardson

CampFest, Bulls. February. ©2025 Jo Ward.

Sailing through the Waiheke Channel on our way to the northern coast of Waiheke. The wind has finally turned to the south. Feb. ©2025 Graham Leslie

You can wander around and even have your dinner in the picturesque gardens that surround the museum buildings.

Peace, tranquility, a chance to go for a walk to the waterfall, crystal hunting or even a swim makes it worthwhile.

After close to 30 years of camping, firstly with a NZ-made 1970’s classic caravan followed by a luxurious UK Bailey Senator, it was a hard choice to get a caravan that would meet our needs.

Fill in the spaces.

I pulled into Lowburn free camp on the shores of Lake Dunstan and found a shady spot to park.

As Mainlanders, living in Blenheim we decided, part way thru 2024, to try a ferry crossing with car and caravan and go to an APCNZ event in the North Island.

Canterbury, Waihora ©2025 Tony Knights. More p36

I thought this would be the answer to the plastic drive up ramps many use.

Many not-to-be-missed freedom camping spots are far from flat. Pines, Lake Pukaki. ©2019 M Richardson

We chose a spot right with a commanding view of the river and wind farm in the distance.

A good day’s camping starts using a thermette to boil the water for coffee and for its small fire to then make toast.