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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Camping Tips
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
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 Guide to Keeping Warm in a Tent or Campervan
With dramatic mountain landscapes, stunning lakes, breathtaking coastline and more, New Zealand is a country where you’re going to want to make the
Tips on Purchasing Power Generators for Camping
When you’re camping in the beautiful wilderness, especially in a country like New Zealand, you don’t have to leave all the comforts of home
Should You Get a DOC Campsite Pass for New Zealand?
Stay in the great outdoors, either in a tent or a camping vehicle; at road accessible campsites or along the hiking trails, in one of the Department