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

Winter storage and road safety

Discovering Kaikōura from above, an Ecozip Adventure • Renowned for its abundant marine life, Kaikōura offers a range of ocean wildlife activities. Our craving for adventure, however, took us to new heights with Ecozip Adventures having recently established a zipline experience.

Winter wonders • Beaches might be synonymous with summer, but there’s plenty to explore on Banks Peninsula’s shores during the cooler months. Kathy Catton went adventuring.

Adventures in Hanmer Springs • Hanmer Springs is well known for its relaxing thermal pools, but there’s more on offer for the moderate thrill seeker. Kathy Catton got her heart rate pumping.

Bare Kiwi southern roadie • A summer road trip adventure with caravan in tow with Bare Kiwi Kyle and Lisa

Treetop Protest to National Treasure • Thanks to the bravery and stoic actions of a small group of environmentalists in the late 1970s, sections of virgin bush remain intact within the Pureora Forest and now each year thousands of cyclists ride through this ancient forest on the Timber Trail.

Tauranga Treasures • In and around Tauranga’s special spots

Jandals on the trees, Kiwi in the hills • Parua Bay is a classic wee New Zealand community

Allan Dick Today

Road kai

Win books

Event guide

Ready your RV for storage • We don’t all want to head out when the weather gets cold, but just parking your RV can lead to problems come spring. Lex Ward, and editor Robyn offer a few wintering-over suggestions to set you up right for the warmer weather

Compact caravan captures campers • Is this the lightest self-contained four-berth caravan on the market?

Mini-bus converted to luxury campervan • Mini-bus converted to luxury campervan

Winter Safety Tips • Heading out on the road over the winter period? If so, it’s a good time for a check-up. Let’s take a look at a basic checklist if you plan to drive your RV anywhere over winter, and of course these apply to any vehicle being driven over the winter period.

Winter RV Care RV Tyre guide

Home on the road with three-zone living

More value means more insurance happiness

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