MIGHTY WAIKATO RIVER CAMPING

In this episode we take some time out and find some tranquil spots, freedom camping along the MIGHTY WAIKATO RIVER! We also take a side-trip out to the marvellous Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, a day out not to be missed!! SOME SNAPS!

ULTIMATE RIVER CAMPING – COROMANDEL FOREST

Explore a large valley furnished with rivers, waterfalls and native forest… This beautiful area of Coromandel Forest includes 21 walking tracks ranging from 20 minute strolls to rewarding overnight trails. Administered by the Department of Conservation, Kauaeranga Valley is an ideal playground for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers CHECK OUT OUR EPISODE FOR THIS …

The Far North – Part 1

Mātauri Bay to Cape Rēinga/Te Rerenga Wairua ‘Here’s your chance to get off the beaten track, even if that sometimes means onto unsealed roads. The far-flung Far North always plays second fiddle to the Bay of Islands for attention and funding, yet the subtropical tip of the North Island has more breathtaking coastline per square …

Whananāki & some bays!

We first discovered Whananāki in July 2021, but due to work commitments, ugh, we really couldn’t enjoy the area, this time though, no real time limit. After finally sorting out our air-conditioning at Mercedes in Whangārei (we’ll get to that at some point) and after perhaps the worst night sleep we’ve had in any van, …