What You Need to Know About Self-contained Campervans in New Zealand
For ultimate convenience and to legally be able to “freedom camp” in New Zealand, you will need a self-contained camper
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Be Kind When You Camp
Going camping in New Zealand? Lucky you! There’s nothing like setting up camp in a quiet campsite with the Southern Hemisphere stars above and dozing to the sound of the na
What You Need to Know About Freedom Camping
It’s the dream right: parking up among the stunning scenery of New Zealand in your car or campervan to camp for the night? Well, that isn’t alwa
Campsites and Holiday Parks: What’s the Difference?
It’s an innocent question. We’re not here to judge, only to provide answers to all your backpackery questions. Campsites and holid
The Best Way to Experience the New Zealand Wilderness
Camping is the best way to experience the great outdoors! The country is well-known for its beauty and many campsites are situated in stunning are
Council Bylaws on Freedom Camping in New Zealand
Parking up somewhere in your campervan and camping for free is a fuzzy issue here in New Zealand. The common thought is that self-contained vehicles ca
Get Geared Up for New Zealand’s Great Outdoors
It’s no secret that New Zealand is all about the great outdoors. Spending so much time outside does, however, require a few specialised cloth
The Knots for Camping that Every Backpacker Should Know
Travelling New Zealand on a budget often means learning a few practical skills along the way. One of those essential skills that will particular
Where Can You Camp or Park Overnight in a Non-Self-Contained Vehicle?
When researching campervan travel in New Zealand, you’ll often see the phrase “self-contained”. Self-contained v
What are the Accommodation and Facilities like in Holiday Parks?
Some of the world’s best value and well-equipped holiday parks are right here in New Zealand. This comes as no surprise when the
How to Camp Responsibly in New Zealand
Hitting the road in a campervan and parking up alongside a lake, outside an adventure-filled town or surrounded by mountains is the dream for most adventurous tr
A Guide to Staying in a Backcountry Hut
Hut to hut hiking is an iconic experience in New Zealand, known to locals as “tramping”. With around 950 huts across the country, New Zealand has on
Should You Get a Hut Pass for Hiking in New Zealand?
Multi-day hiking or “tramping” is an iconic Kiwi experience. It’s a rewarding way to spend some time outdoors and soak in the sce
A Review of the BLUETTI EB3A
There’s one thing that has been pretty consistent in portable power station technology: big power doesn’t come in small packages… Until now. That’s
Plan the Best Halloween Camping Trip with these Spooky Ideas!
Just as the weather begins to transition into summer, October 31st marks the beginning of the camping season in New Zealand and just so ha