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Our fleet exists exclusively of New Zealand build Explorer Campervans, compact in size but fully equipped, ideal for New Zealand’s narrow, winding roads.

Purpose built for 4 passengers, ideally travelling with two.

Operating from Paihia in the Bay of Islands we offer the opportunity to start at the top and work your way south; though pick-up and drop-off is available throughout New Zealand. When starting from our home base in Paihia, we will transfer you from Auckland Airport. An evening meal, a room for the 1st night and breakfast in our Baystay B&B, all for free so you start your holiday refreshed and relaxed.

Use our extensive travelling experience to tailor your holiday; our small team can assist in planning your route to suit your preferences.

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New give way rules come into effect at 5am on March 25.

All traffic turning right will have to give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This rule will apply at crossroads, T-intersections and driveways where both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals, or the same signs or signals.

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, all traffic from a terminating road (bottom of the T) will have to give way to all traffic on a continuing road (top of the T).

Mussels are prolific around the coast of New Zealand. Packed with minerals, they are versatile to cook and great to eat as well. Just be careful where you get them from though, and remember some areas have limits on the numbers you are allowed to take.

Mussel Fritters are very popular, and easy to make, even when camping!

500 grams freshly steamed open mussel meat
1 cup white wine
Chopped herbs (chives, chervil, parsley)
Chopped shallots, garlic, red chilli (as less or much as you like)
100 grams self raising flour
1/4 tablespoon baking soda
1 egg
50 – 100 ml milk
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

Chop mussel meat. Sift all dry goods together then make a well in the middle, add milk, wine, lemon or lime juice, milk along with seasoning. Whisk to form a better and set aside for 30 minutes to work and rest.

Meanwhile chop the herbs, shallots, garlic and chilli and fry until fragrant. Once cool add to the batter along with the mussel meat.

Heat oil in a pan, then add one tablespoon of the mixture at a time until golden on one side. Turn over and repeat.

Serve over baby salad greens along with citrus aioli or sweet chilli sauce… Yummy!

Source: ‘Motorhome Kitchen’

Queenstown is the centre of the Lake District, a very popular place to visit on the South Island. Not only is it the ‘Adventure Capital’ of New Zealand where you can do the original Bungy-jump, Skydive, Wild Water Rafting and Jet Boating to name some it is one of the few places with a sort of ‘night life’ with clubs and bars.

Not a party goer or thrill seeker? Parts of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ are filmed amid the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests and Queenstown is the gateway to the Milford Sound, Fiordland.

You can imagine that in summer there is an invasion of campervans all looking for the perfect spot to stay the night. Under Queenstown Lakes District Council Bylaw you are not allowed to just ‘park-up’ in an occupied vehicle overnight at any public place in any town. This may sound gruff, but having seen situations ourselves we can understand the feelings of the locals.
Being ‘laid-back New Zealand’ you will be asked to relocate to a designated camping area (and yes, they do charge to stay) before you get fined ($200 on the spot, how long can stay on a camping ground for that!)