Author: Les Grace

This is a park provided by the NZ Motor Caravan Association for it’s members to stay for $5 per night per person.

Stayed at Himatangi for the weekend 24th/28th July. A little bit frosty in the mornings.Tried a bit of drone fishing but no luck. Getting used to my new electric reel.

Timona Park is a beautiful spot that is obviously popular with caravaning/ motor home people but lots of places to park, near the river, or looking over a field. We came here on Monday (28th July) and will stay until Thursday when we will migrate south again to Wellington.

Stuck… But Not Sorry We rolled in planning to stay just a couple of days — a quick recharge, a bit of peace and quiet, and then back on the road. But like a good pie and a bad habit, this place got its hooks in us. The weather was perfect, the vibes were chill,…

Waipawa is the second-largest town in Central Hawke’s Bay in the east of the North Island of New Zealand. It has a population of 2,430 (June 2024). The town is located 7 kilometres northeast of Waipukurau and 46 km southwest of Hastings, on the northern bank of the Waipawa River, a tributary of the Tukituki River. We travelled/stayed here for Deb to have a stall at a…

Ngāti Toa Domain is a scenic and versatile public reserve located in Porirua, just north of Wellington, New Zealand. Nestled between the shores of Porirua Harbour and the suburb of Mana, the domain is a popular spot for sports, recreation, and relaxation. It features rugby fields, netball courts, a skate park, and a playground plus…

Stayed at Manfield for a few days from the 4th June to 8th June for Deb have a stall at the Feilding Market. This market is a two-day event twice a year in June & October