We’d only camped at holiday parks or on friends’ lawns before and with the promise of a river filled with trout just ready for catching, we decided to give this domain a try. What we liked: We could build a fire and toast marshmallows in a designated fire pit. The river, while very cold, was… Read more »
I’d heard good things about this campground and with a few nights in the area with no plans, we decided to give it a try. As it was New Year’s Day, there was no issue with getting a camping spot. If we’d wanted to go over Christmas, I know we’d have needed to book months… Read more »
With fine weather forecast for an early Easter, and the camping gear having not seen the light of day all summer, we decided to check out the Paekakariki Holiday Ground for 2 nights over the long weekend. This is what we thought: What we liked: For us it was close to home – around 30… Read more »
Whether you’re a seasoned camping family or just thinking about your first trip, there might be some tricks and tips below to help you prepare. Thank you to the Facebook community for sharing their ideas! Top Tips: Consider going with another family for part or all of your trip. This means you can share supplies… Read more »
