During the summer holidays, the population in the Far North can easily quadruple as visitors and part-time residents flock to beaches, baches and B&Bs with recreation and relaxation in mind. It’s also a popular time for events and activities that add to the holiday atmosphere. Taupō Bay’s Tractor Spectacular It’s [...]
It has been a brilliant start to the 2024 summer holidays weatherwise, no complaints here, even though the South Wairarapa is in a drought. The hills are brown with long grass waving in the northerly winds; by comparison the vineyards are vibrant green and the small hanging grapes are looking fantastic. The nets are starting [...]
Following what for many of us is the hectic pre-Christmas rush, the festive season is typically seen as a time for relaxation and indulgence while savouring moments with family. For most it commences with the excitement of unwrapping gifts beneath the tree before gathering around the table to relish a festive feast, and perhaps enjoying [...]
We entertained my daughter’s Canadian in-laws for Christmas – imagine Christmas in summer when you’re used to freezing temperatures and a very good chance of snow. It was certainly a change for them. They’re keen divers and one of their days was to be spent at the Poor Knights. When they heard we’d never been [...]
Clear blue skies and acres of lush pasture stretching away to a mountain backdrop. Sounds ideal, right? But a look at the roadside where a recent torrential rainstorm has pushed the tarseal right off the road and up against nearby fences tells a different story. It’s hard to believe that there was once a community [...]
All Kiwi travellers in every RV should by rights have boats onboard with them. A small rubber dinghy, a pair of kayaks, perhaps. It stands to reason, for New Zealand is endowed with as many fine waterways to explore as scenic roads in mountains and forests. Exploring takes on new dimensions with adventures afloat. And [...]
Autumn has arrived with March coming around all too fast, and planning for the Covi SuperShow over 15–17 March is underway by much of the RV Industry. Nick Blair from Kaimai RV is pleased to have secured the distributorship for the Winnebago American-built caravans, or travel trailers as they’re known in the USA, and he will [...]
January 2024 saw Walkabout Sales – Ci Motorhomes in Auckland celebrating 25 years in business, so we stopped in to congratulate owners Shane and Noelene Smale on this milestone and to catch up on their latest news. Some changes have taken place in the business since 2020. Pre-Covid time Walkabout Motorhome Rentals was well-established and had [...]
Perched on the hills above Plimmerton in Wellington is motorhome and caravan distributor RV Direct NZ Ltd. The business was originally based in Hamilton until the current owners Craig and Penny Welsh bought the business in 2019. The couple had been on a motorhome holiday through Europe and loved the experience so much that they [...]
We wanted to have a Christmas adventure in Central Otago, away from the madding crowds. Which is only slightly different to maddening crowds. As usual, there was no real plan except it would involve Central Otago and there’d have to be a bit of to-ing and fro-ing as we wanted to use both the campervan [...]