Carry on Camping
New Zealand is a camper's paradise. There are, in fact, more than 800 vehicle-accessible camps, ranging from tent spots in the wilderness to roomy, powered sites for campervans.
Our Traveller articles from the AA Directions Summer 2011 edition feature camping in New Zealand, including a Northland road trip. We also feature international destinations - Italy and Australia.
New Zealand is a camper's paradise. There are, in fact, more than 800 vehicle-accessible camps, ranging from tent spots in the wilderness to roomy, powered sites for campervans.
Ballerina Tonia Looker says her favourite place is Sisteron, a little village in the South of France.
Liz Light heads off the main highway on a summer road trip through Northland, visiting Mimiwhangata Bay, Rawhiti and Bland Bay.
Our Italian ‘tour’ consisted of detailed maps and instructions that sent us down paths, up steps, across bridges and along tracks – independent and at our own pace, yet supported with arranged accommodation and luggage transfers.