Butchers Dam aurora

How small are we in this world? Not us but another caravanner oblivious to the skies above.

Ōtaki Rivermouth

Ōtaki Rivermouth

What is out there

It’s amazing what is out there to be seen when you are tucked up in bed

First time out with my new tent

So far I’ve had gale force winds and 30mm rain in the last 24 hours…

Exploring Clandyboye

All Points Camping enjoyed craft shopping, toasting marshmallows in the fire pit and Devonshire teas at the Milford POP.

My day at the Ellesmere A&P Show

Don’t miss local A & P shows when you travel the country.

A long weekend on the Waikato River

Cooked my favourite breakfast when camping: pancakes with boysenberry jam

Fishing in the snow

Fishing in the snow. Ohau B canal. Spring

King’s Birthday camp at Kekerengu

There were stars out on Saturday night, but Sunday dawned overcast with a cool breeze.

Fantastic time at the Onearo campground

Fantastic time at the Onearo campground. Fun time with all.

What a difference a day makes

What a difference a day makes

I really like the Waiouru Army Museum

I really like the Waiouru Army Museum as a safe place to park up for the night.

The Wairau

After a peaceful night’s sleep a hearty breakfast on the Wairau river is always a good way to start the day

Temple Stream

A nice relaxing weekend at one of my favourite spots, Temple Stream DOC Campsite.

What a view to wake up to

What a view to wake up to this morning. National Park, Waiouru

My day at Ferrymead

My day at Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch.

Terako Downs entrance

Terako Downs entrance, Labour Weekend

Trying out my new quilt

Slept in it last night on the lounge floor with all the windows open.

Foxton Beach

All sorts of campers at the Foxton Beach Spring Fling camping weekend.

Waitaki first day

Another pilgrimage to the Waitaki lakes this morning, marking the start to the camping season.

A roof-top tent

A roof-top tent captured at the Ōtaki Rivermouth freedom camp as the sun was going down.

Kea attack

Setting up my tent this weekend I noticed about a dozen little holes in the roof.

Marfells Beach

Marfells Beach is a DOC camp (pay online, whew, there is mobile coverage this time) has wild silverbeet.

Danseys Pass

While we were exploring the geosites in the Waitaki Valley, we saw several signs to Danseys Pass.

NZ Cheese Festival

Besides a great selection of well-priced food venders, there was also a variety of specialty foods including cheese, mushrooms, paté, cured meats, sweet treats, wine, beer. And we had ‘Music on the Green’ to relax to.

Ordinary cycle

Staying in Oamaru after attending a cycle event at the Waimate velodrome organised by the Oamaru Ordinary Cycle Club.

Uretiti

Stayed for two nights at the Uretiti DOC campsite (Northland). for the first time.

Three nights at Conway Flats

A Pacific-blue sea and sky. Sleeping to the sound of the sea.