Author: Steve

A must see spot on your North Island trip is Piha Beach, this wild black sandy West Coast beach is rugged but gorgeous at the same time. At low tide there is much to explore along the beach, view the keyhole and take a wander around to the blue pools.  Take a dip in the… Continue reading Auckland To Piha Beach

Tip number 1 with campervans, if you have a late flight it may be cheaper to spend the night at a close motel/hotel and pick up the camper the next morning.  Our flight was delayed which meant we were unable to pick up the camper till the next day, so we lost one day`s payment.… Continue reading Day 1 – Auckland

On our second self drive holiday in New Zealand we chose to discover the North Island and we were in for a treat.  From the moment we landed in Auckland we found a choice of destinations and activities that had something for all the family.  The shopping and sightseeing in Auckland, the wineries of Hawke… Continue reading New Zealand North Island Self Drive. Read about our campervan holiday around the North Island.