Travel / Lifestyle20 September 2022
A recent road trip from Wellington to Whanganui exploring all the beaches along the way highlighted the role of Holiday Parks in holiday plans. Families, couples, and the few remaining international visitors still in New Zealand are flocking to holiday parks around the country to take advantage of...
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Travel / Lifestyle20 September 2022
Gary maps the Tongariro Northern Circuit on the Central Plateau and is fascinated by this multi-day Great Walk, one like no other premier tramping experience. Story Gary Patterson Photos Gary Patterson or as credited. My volcanic great walk starts with an alarming loud blast. It all happened a fe...
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Motorcycle3 August 2022
Ramble to Ruakaka & beyond…. Carolyn and Kel Rood designed their house in 2020 to provide original tailored accommodation for motorcyclists on an adventure. And helping with that adventure. . Kel, an experienced boatmaster who helms the Whangarei harbour tugboat, has been a rider for 50 ye...
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CamperCare3 August 2022
Australia is all well and good if you are hankering to travel but why not combine two great pastimes and show your classic car a bit more of Godzone?. The West Coast has had a challenging past. Gold and then coal drew in white settlers and it was also exploited for its native timbers. Its weather ...
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CamperCare3 August 2022
Diamond Harbour knows how to sparkle. But it’s not that ‘showy’ kind of sparkle that exists here; rather it’s an understated beauty that gently twinkles. Kathy Catton investigates the delights of this Banks Peninsula village and meets some of the gems in its midst. Take a look on Trip A...
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CamperCare3 August 2022
From a good old-fashioned Kiwi town hosting New Zealand’s best-kept secret to one of the most famous tourist attractions. Alex and Chris take you on a mini road trip from a secluded hot water beach to the popular Waitomo glowworm caves. We watch the sun sink into the ocean from our very own sand...
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CamperCare13 July 2022
The Catlins is a fascinating blend of lonely, lovely nature, early settlement history, free-roaming and sometimes seen wildlife which is now attracting more New Zealanders to its sights and experiences. The Catlins is the area between Balclutha and Invercargill running along the southeast coast. I...
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CamperCare13 July 2022
Love scaling to the heavens to catch the greatest views? Then consider trekking to the tops of these walking summits! . #1. Tongariro Northern Circuit – Red Crater Summit. (43.1km, 3–4 Days, Seasonal Booking) . The Red Crater summit has the highest point of any NZ Great Walk and on a clear ...
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