Autumn in the Bay
With its stunning coastal highways that lead to white sandy beaches, instantly recognisable Mount Maunganui and a buzzing café scene, the Bay of Plenty is an iconic New Zealand holiday…
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The Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Travel Guide
By Tom Lanauze from CamperMate Let the CamperMate team help you explore the highest mountains, wildest rivers and largest glaciers in Aotearoa, at Mount Cook National Park. If you’re going…
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CamperMate Travel Guides
Kaikoura – Where the Mountains Meet the Sea With restrictions beginning to lift and the summer holidays around the corner, there’s no better time to dust off those hiking boots…
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Exploring Kaiaua to Thames by Bike
A 55 kilometre section on the Hauraki Rail Trail, Kaiaua to Thames takes cyclists through rural and mangrove scenery, past hot springs and gives the chance to see, and learn…
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West Auckland’s Spectacular Hiking Trails
Auckland is not just a concrete jungle! Within fifty minutes’ drive of the CBD, heading west, the Waitakere Ranges and west coast beaches will take you back to nature. The…
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Mid Canterbury Must-Dos
In light of the recent flooding events down in the Mid Canterbury region, as well as enjoying our recent trip to the area, we wanted to inspire people to visit…
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Walking Queen Charlotte Track: It’s all about the views
The Marlborough Sounds, according to Maori legend, were formed by a giant octopus fighting Maori warrior Kupe, its tentacles gouging the land and leaving behind intricate bays and coves. From…
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A winter sunrise on Roy’s Peak
A sunrise to remember, dream conditions on a winter hike to Wanaka’s most-loved peak. Those hiding under a rock – or rather not sucked into the social media world –…
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How to spend the perfect three days in Milford Sound
One day just isn’t enough to experience all the roadside gems, scenic tracks and nature-based activities in this iconic destination. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi in Te Reo Maori) is commonly known…
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Christchurch to Arthur’s Pass: where to stop, play and stay
Having passed through from the South Island’s east to west coast many times, we thought it was time to stop and take in all the scenes on the drive to…
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