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P&S Adventures on the road

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    Featherston pop

    Jan 13–16, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Gravel space for vanners in behind buildings so away from the road, backs onto the bowling club, free to stay, rubbish bin on site. Nice short walk to town, dumpstation 3 mins up the road.
    We scootered to a park for a little metal detecting and had some good findsRead more

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    Evans bay marina

    Jan 20–23, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    If you wish to park here, try to arrive early, yes there are plenty of spaces, some for bigger vans. For us we took up 3 spaces, yes im sure some will complain but we are big with a slideout, small vans and cars had taken the bigger spaces. But it was a lovely spot, we took our scooters for a spin around to another bay. We got to catch up with Pauls brother at the same time.Read more

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    Tasman holiday park Picton

    Jan 30–31, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    What a beautiful park, friendly staff and great facilities. We found the park very clean with tidy grounds. Lovely bbq area with pizza oven. Swimming pool, spa, what more could you need. Oh plus it just across the road from the mairna, woth a short walk to town.
    Was also a chance for us to have a quick catch up with friends.
    Sorry forgot to get pics    Read more

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    Rarangi doc camp

    Jan 31–Feb 10, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    This time round everything in the area is so dry, this made it dusty. Its a great place to chill, fish or walk along the beach or through the bush to whates bay. We fished from rarangi beach, Paul cought 3 gurnard. Our next fish was around at whites bay in witch I cought 1 snapper and 1 gurnard. Whites bay also has a doc camp but you cant stay with pets, it has a nice swimming beach thats sandy.Rarangi is pea pebble. Meet a couple thats just 3 weeks into life on the road, also, lovely couple.
    We went into Blenhiem to meet up with a lovely couple we meet in Gisborne last year, it was a great catch up. The rest of our time we chilled.    Read more

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    Marfalls beach doc camp

    Feb 11–12, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    We booked in for 7 nights as we love it here. No dogs allowed. We have been here 3 times already but this time was diffrent, there are camp hosts, they were out when we arrived but there mate came down as we were setting up, not dogs or cats he said, yet it had not been a problem in the past with doc driving past for maggie is always on a lead. So we done 1 night and left. We did get a nice fish in down at the peir,. There were alot well set up that look to have been there for some time. The atmosphere definitely was not the same.Read more

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    Kaikoura old beach rd nzmca park

    Feb 12–17, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We park away from others due to having maggie. The grass had just been mowed, happy pussy. This was our base so we could go fishing and that proved fruitful. The takeaways just a short walk/ ride from the park has new owners so food has inproved. Road noise not a problem for us.Read more

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    Hanmer Springs nzmca

    Feb 16–19, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Hanmer is really very nice, laid back. We took a detor here for the hot pools, the hydrotherpy pools are great. Also picked wild blackberries from side of the road plus we found a great spot last time we were in town. So with fresh blackberries and free range apples why not make a pie, even had blackberries and apples left over so made jam as well.Read more

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    Kaiapoi nzmca park

    Feb 19–24, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    This park is handy, supermarkets , dumpstations near by, even a friut forest across the road. We bumped into the previous owners of our van, that was good to find out a few things. We also bumped into some of our wonderful followers, gave them a spare surfcaster as they were keen to try fishing. We look forward to pics. A visit across the road to the fruit garden turned fruitful, apples at this stage other fruit not quite ready, apples in hand back home and I whipped up some bottled apple ready incase we find more blackberries.
    Lots of dogs this time round, I took the neighbours dogs for a walk while Paul had his rest.    Read more

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    Godley Head

    Feb 24–28, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Who would have thought this Amazing place existed in New Zealand. World War 2 coastal defense Battery was so accessible to those that wished to view It. Sitting on a 120 m cliff its lovely. Campsite is run by doc ,plenty of large spaces to park up, flush toilets , and tap water also on sites that advise to boil.
    Wonderful walking tracks if you're into that or biking. Stunning views back towards christchurch. We were lucky enough to get to see a cruise ship coming out of the Lyttlelton Harbor. Tenting is allowed on-site, Dogs on lead's also allowed. Spark and Wireless Nation both work well here.    Read more

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    Ashbourton nzmca park

    Mar 14–20, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Great Spot by the River – NZMCA Park

    We stayed at the NZMCA park, just down the dusty road, and it was a nice place to stop! If you’re after some shade, the big trees near the road are perfect. There’s water available next to the sign-in shed, along with a rubbish bin.

    We’ve also left another model in the shed for others to enjoy!

    Heads up: The park gets busy on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, with lots of dogs around. Unfortunately, this is where our Maggie was attacked by a dog that broke free. Luckily, she’s okay, but something to keep in mind if you’re traveling with pets.    Read more

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    Wakanui beach freedom

    Mar 21–25, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    **"A perfect spot for those who love fishing! Paul caught two delicious elephant fish and a gurnard—yum! We spent four lovely nights here, with neighbors for only two of them.

    As you arrive, you can choose a sheltered grassy spot to the left or continue on to park in the open on the stones. You can stay for up to two weeks, and there’s a long drop toilet—just no basin to wash your hands.Read more

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    Galletlys rd freedom

    Mar 29–31, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Back at Galletlys Rd for the fourth time—this spot never gets old! 🌊🎣 Beach walks, fishing, and pure relaxation—just what the doctor ordered. If you're coming here, don’t even think about driving on the beach with a 2WD… as someone unfortunately found out tonight! 🚗⚠️

    There are rubbish bins on-site, and you must be fully self-contained. Trains pass by at night near the main road, but they’ve never bothered us.

    Maggie is loving the little patch of grass here, though after her recent dog attack, she’s staying extra cautious. 🐾💜

    Have you been to Galletlys Rd? Let us know your experience!    Read more

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    Old seadown school POP

    Apr 1–4, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We’ve just spent six lovely nights at the NZMCA POP in Seadown, at the old Seadown School. Even though we parked along the roadside, it was absolutely fine. There’s a water hookup available, and gray water can be emptied under the trees.

    The old schoolhouse has been transformed into the owners’ home, and the property is beautifully maintained. There’s a large, flat grass area for parking, plus handy facilities including a toilet, shower ($2), and a washing machine ($4) and dryer under the water tower near the owners' home. The lawns and gardens are well cared for, making for a peaceful stay.

    This can be a busy spot, but there’s no need to book ahead—just turn up and pop a donation in the box near the entry. Best of all, it’s only an 8-minute drive to Temuka or 10 minutes to Timaru’s Pak’nSave for supplies.

    A great stop if you're passing through!    Read more

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    Galletys Rd freedom

    Apr 4–7, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Back at Galletys Rd freedom camping for another couple of nights.
    Fishing wasn’t any good this time around 😐 oh well!
    We did get to catch up with our lovely followers Cynthia & Gary McEntee, who came after seeing our fish haul last weekend. At least they didn’t go home empty handed!
    Even managed to pull a little prank on Gary — couldn’t resist!
    Noticed the bins are overflowing and haven’t been emptied by council, so I’ll be letting them know.    Read more

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    Kuri bush side of the road

    April 19, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Cruising along looking for a spot to stay, we stumbled across this gem—big enough for us at 14m! Right next to the beach, just how we like it.

    Over the weekend we had a few neighbours come and go, along with plenty of dog walkers. We managed to snag the best spot—our own little walkway straight onto the beach, with grassy space for Maggie to lounge around.

    Waking up, opening the bedroom blind, and looking straight out to sea… it really doesn’t get much better than that. The weather hasn’t been the greatest, but I reckon this could be a great fishing spot. Lots of kelp and rocks either side of the beach—looks promising!    Read more

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    Haldane slope point freedom

    Apr 25–30, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

    What a great place, water, longdrop and plenty of space to park. We will be back thats for sure. You can stay 28 nights a year. No good for flounder or fishing. But away from the world its so peaseful and relaxing, a great place to unwind, regroup. There is a small sealed area or grass for parking. Wifi and cell both work hereRead more

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    Lumsden freedom

    May 6–7, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Lovely freedom at the old train station, plenty of rubbish bins on site, under cover seating, dumpstation, drinking water and toilets. If you are travelling with kids, theres a big play ground as well. Oh I must not for get trains, there are trains to look at with some history.Read more

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    Devils staircase freedom

    May 7–8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    Hoping to stop for a night around Kingston. We checked out the Freedom Spot, but found it was more suitable for smaller vehicles. Us being 8 metres, far too big. So we headed off thinking we will find somewhere along the side of the road, as it was a permitted area for camping. We came across this beautiful spot, small pile of gravel, parked up under the beautiful autumn trees. We were right next to the Devil's Staircase Creek. Beautiful spot. Had a little walk down the ramp to the side of the creek to the Lake Wakatipu. Later on small vans turned up and parked up next to the lake. Peaseful sleep.Read more