RV Travel Lifestyle

RV Travel Lifestyle, New Zealand’s longest-running NZ-owned motorhome travel publication. We visit NZ’s most beautiful spots north to south from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island and everywhere in between. Hire or buy an RV for an amazing way to explore our pristine and often wild places. We visit cycleways, historic and cultural sites, Department of Conservation parks, stunning beach and mountain destinations to inspire our readers, along with major cities and small towns, and showcase activities from fishing to motor racing, wine tours to music festivals and shopping. We review RVs, and travellers share their experiences. An excellent publication for those travelling around New Zealand to self-drive an RV or car, and see the best NZ can offer.

RV Travel Lifestyle • NZToday-RV Lifestye Vol 25 November-December 2023 www.rvlifestyle.co.nz

Summer & Christmas around the corner

When change is inevitable • A tribute to Neill Bainbridge

Repairs, replacements, and resolution

Life at the beach • Sun, sea and sand. With miles and miles of coastline boasting world-class beaches, the Far North attracts thousands of visitors to paradise every year. We’re famous for those beaches but which is the best?

A man with a bucket • Plenty of people make a living from the sea. James Moore is one of them. Working with little more than a bucket he has established an award-winning business, but he hasn’t finished yet. He still has a lot more dreams to realise.

Back-country Escape • Good old fashioned fun on the Forgotten World Highway

Explore Beauty Beyond The Beach • In a region famed for its abundant natural resources and enviable climate, it’s no surprise the coastal Bay of Plenty has many stunning short walks. From forested waterfalls to regenerated wetlands, you can immerse yourself in the Bay’s natural beauty all year round.

Opotiki’s coastal classics • Great, easy coastal walking and riding is on offer from the eastern Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki.

Ruahine Forest Park • Discover beautiful bush-covered ranges with many recreation opportunities

Hammer and tongs • The blacksmith’s craft lives on in Canterbury. Kathy Catton explores the ancient art of working with metal and meets the people behind the anvil

South Island Top-10 Easy Cycle Trail Sections • From north to south here are our top contenders for the South Island’s top easy cycle trail sections.

Allan Dick TODAY

Christmas ’23 Subscription Speacial

Upcoming EVENT GUIDE

FOOD RECIPES ROAD KAI

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Retro Reno Pop-up part 2

Ask our Experts… • I have been looking at installing a solar system to keep the house battery charged in my RV. What should I expect to pay and how do I choose the correct set up?

Restored 1950 Kiwi caravan • Retro Lane featured the oldest-known Liteweight in existence, a 1950 Kiwi 10-foot caravan

Ultimate off-road camper

Compact caravan triples in size

Are you tripping over surf boards in your campervan, not sure how to transport them?

NZ Duet Tourer campervan • Mercedes cab converts to classy compact camper for two

Kiwi caravan features ceiling bed

More value means more insurance happiness

Pats & tummy tickles galore