Winter camp, Portobello, June
After the week of rain, we have crisp, sunny, dry days & last night, heavy frost, making my...
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | 12 Winter 2025, 12: Chilly chilly chilly, Places, Seasonal, Stories
After the week of rain, we have crisp, sunny, dry days & last night, heavy frost, making my...
Read MorePosted by web-mistress | Aug, 2025 | Food, Information, Safety, Tips
A good day’s camping starts using a thermette to boil the water for coffee and for its small fire to then make toast.
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | Food, Information, Stories, Tips
Don’t use an electric toaster when camping off-grid unless you have more battery power stored than you can ever use and a large, professionally installed power inverter. Gas is a much better option.
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | Information, Places
New licence system for Taupō trout fishery, Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive, Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes,Watch out for ruru/morepork
Read MoreDonegal House is rural and scenic with mountain views, several small lakes, and an Irish-themed bar and restaurant and close to Kaikōura.
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | 12 Winter 2025, Food, Information, Issues, Places, Stories, Tips
April is a spectacular time of year to be in this alpine landscape.
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | Information, Officials, Opinion, Places
In good, weather-related news, the road replacing the Manawatu Gorge, Te Ahu a Turanga, has opened, as has the Ōtaki Gorge Rd to the Ōtaki Forks DOC campground, in Kapiti.
Read MorePosted by Editor | Aug, 2025 | Information, Officials, Places
We would give the Taupō District council a 7 out of 10 for their updated Freedom Camping Bylaw.
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