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2026 Beach Hop

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One of the things I did a few years ago and hadn’t managed to get back to until now, was a trip to the Beach Hop in Whangamatā.

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Bruce and Judy’s Globe 4 on the left and ours on the right. A month or so apart.

Friends Judy and Bruce, who have an identical motorhome to ours, were in charge of the parking and logistics at Whangamata Area School, where the motorhome and caravan parking was being run. I put my hand up to help with parking duties, and Fiona volunteered as the unofficial “medical support person” always handy to have a medical person on site just in case!

Bruce hanging out the wet clothes with Judy watching on.

The parking operation, led by Judy, was a fundraiser for the school, which made it even more worthwhile.

The parking crew checking out the space during setup

The weather forecast, however, was looking absolutely evil. Heavy rain was predicted for Thursday the main arrival day and after setting up the parking markers the day before, we were already dealing with drizzle on and off.

By the time Thursday rolled around, there had been quite a few cancellations due to the weather, so we had a bit more breathing room than usual. Even so, we had to mark off several large “no-go” areas where the ground had turned spongy. A few unlucky vehicles had already found themselves stuck, which was a good reminder to be cautious.

In the end, we had around 90-odd vehicles turn up which, given the conditions, was actually pretty good. I’m told it’s normally close to double that.

We arrived on the Wednesday and spent the afternoon setting up cones and marking out the parking areas, finishing up around 6:30pm. After that, it was an easy decision to head down to the Whangamata RSA. It’s a fantastic spot, and we all enjoyed a great meal and a well-earned drink.

Thursday was show time. In the morning we shifted our own vehicles into their proper spots and got ready for the onslaught. The gates opened at 1pm, and there was a steady stream of motorhomes, caravans, and even a few Beach Hop vehicles rolling in. Things ticked along nicely until about 3:30pm, when it quietened down enough for a quick breather and some refreshments.

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People checking out the parking

The parking crew checking out the space during setup

Back at the park

Happy Hour at the park

Friday

Retro Caravans

Friday was a little more relaxed. Arrivals continued, but at a slower pace, and the weather had improved, still the odd shower, but much more manageable. That evening, we headed back to the RSA for another meal, which was just as good as the first. Great food, great company, and plenty of laughs.

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Getting ready for the parade

Its a bit loud Mum !

Dancing after the parade

Saturday was the big day. I headed into town and managed to get permission from the security chief, Neil, to take photos from a traffic island, a perfect vantage point. I expected the action to last maybe 45 minutes, but nearly two hours later the cars were still coming through.

What a spectacle. The sound of engines, the shine of polished chrome, and the atmosphere, it was all there. Plenty of drivers gave their engines a good rev as they came around the island, much to the delight of the crowds. There were dancers, live music, and a real buzz right through the town.

After that, I wandered back to the park to grab a few photos of some of the retro caravans. By then the ice cream truck had arrived and the ice creams were excellent, along with a coffee cart that served one of the best coffees I’ve had from a mobile setup.

There were a few early departures, but overall, it was a very relaxed and settled atmosphere around the grounds.

Thankfully, the weather had played its part by then, and the sun had dried things out nicely. We even had the local surf club tractor on standby in case we needed help getting people out on Sunday, but in the end, it wasn’t required. The ground held up well, and everyone was able to leave without any drama.

All up, a fantastic event. A great bunch of people working together, a fun town, and plenty to see and do.

Definitely one to come back to.

Rafe’s tracker map to the Beach Hop parking – Armada GPS

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The 2026 Covi Show

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Always something to look forward to and plenty to see. The Rally at Ellerslie Racecourse generously put on by Covi is always good too.

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I arrived early on the Thursday morning and not long after, one of the parking guys turned up to open the gate and let us in.

Friends of mine who I haven’t seen for a while Nolina and Walter, were there too so it was great to see them as well.

We were directed up onto a mound running alongside the track and parked in lines one behind the other. All very organised.

Within an hour or so there was about 50 or so Motorhomes all parked up and more arrived as the day wore on in the brilliant sunshine. Later in the day, we were surprised by the arrival of old friends Liz and David who had been delayed and weren’t sure they’d be here. It was really nice to see them too.

Walter and Nolina next door on the right.

Later in the day, we all caught up for the 4pm ritual of Happy Hour. As we were in a designated emergency road, we moved around the corner to join some new friends next door, a lot of fun and nice to meet some new people.

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The secon hand area.

The AMC Unimog

The next day, I wandered down and caught the free bus into the Auckland Events centre where the show was on. What was noticeable was the huge amounts of Caravans from previous years, a lot more from Aussie too.

Talking to some of the vendors that were saying how quiet it was and I noticed that in the smaller than usual number of Motorhomes at Ellerslie as well. The plus side of this meant it was easy to get in and see what you wanted to see without huge queues which was good.

I checked in at UCC’s stand to chat to Rob who showed me their new 2026 Dethleffs Sunlight with a Luton Cab. At only 6 metres it fits in a supermarket carpark and at just under $160k, it is great value. Nice to see Rob again too.

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The Dethleffs Sunlight

Popping into one of the bigger stands, Zion, I had a look at the new Chic S Plus Cathargo 4 berth Motorhomes. This baby is on a Iveco 3l motor and at 7.9 meters long, offers plenty of space.

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The Cathargo

Cathargo

From here it was on to the NZMCA stand where I caught up with Ryan and the team and then onto see a huge Unimog based custom adventure Motorhome built by Chris’s team at ACM Motorhomes.

What a monster.. but a fun looking machine.

From here I had a look through some of the small accessory stalls where I ended up buying a set of nice ceramic pots from RV Mega.

It was a bold attempt to replace our mismatched collection of cast offs from our house which seem to spend every trip rattling in a drawer. It doesn’t matter what you do, they want to rattle 🙂
We’ll see how that works!

The Caravans were interesting. From the small Polish Enka, we started with some 13 years ago, they have come a long way with battery systems and using all the available spaces.

The Eriba is slightly bigger than the Enka we had but an interesting addition to the market.

I also had a nosey at the Swift Challenger before looking Jayco’s new 48volt, Projecta powered caravan. Nicely set up and an amazing new concept in powering a caravan.

There seems to be a move to smaller Caravans and Motorhomes and a big change to the use of technology on the road.

I headed back to the bus stop and caught up with my neighbours for a bit of debrief and something wet 🙂

Later in the day Fiona arrived, and we had another look in at the show to see if there was anything we missed! A fun few days.

Rafe’s tracker map home from the Racecourse parking – Armada GPS

Preparation, Close to home

A leak in the Galley roof!

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A random trip into the Motorhome a week or so ago to get something and I heard a fan going. No lights, no indication as to where the sound was coming from. A process of elimination showed it was the extractor in the Galley.

Out with the old with the suspect switches

On a closer inspection with a torch, I could see water between the top of the extractor and the underside of the cupboard where I was attached. not much but how long had this been going on for? I pushed all the buttons to switch it off which are usually lit and nothing worked, it just kept going. The switch next door which feeds it finally turned it off.

So, my next trick was to get on a ladder and see what was happening on the roof and sure enough, I could lift one side of the hat over the flue to reveal the goop had given up.

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I booked it in with Vantage RV in Silverdale and as they couldn’t do the work for three weeks, I got up and put some silicon all around the vent to seal it in the meantime.

A few days later with fine weather, it had all dried out and the Extractor came alive again, by which time I’d bought a replacement new model with lots of improvements and a new Mueller vent hat to go on the roof.

Malcolm masking up. You can see the Mueller vent on the roof.

It was 10 years ago we bought the Extractor and had it installed in the Galley to get rid of the cooking smells. Phil, who has now retired from Vantage RV installed along with a subwoofer!

Malcolm cutting off the old 10 yr old goop.

The day came around quickly to get the new unit installed and Manager Malcolm was ready to do the upgrade.

The weather forecast was fine with occasional showers (A buck each way :-)) so he moved Rafe so the front half was inside the shed beyond the reach of any weather.

After cleaning up around the flue cover on the roof, he completely sealed both the flue and the vent cover edges. Then we moved into the truck to install the unit.

After drilling an extra hole in the cupboard bottom for a new exit point for the wiring, it fitted like a glove and the whole job was done with a couple of hours.

A much nicer unit than the original so I’m really pleased with the result. Malcolm did a good job of getting it all in.

Cutting the old goop off the top of the vent.

Afterwards, senior technician Johan arrived and the two of them checked out all the work they had originally done installing the Satellite, Solar and Tv bits on the roof and after 12 years, it was decided that the UV had got to the exposed sealant so it is booked to have the roof bits all redone in a month’s time.

Johan also showed me their impressive 3D printing setup for making those hard-to-find parts. It’s a monster of a machine inside a large cabinet, capable of printing much bigger components than the typical desktop printers. They’re using it to produce larger body parts as well as repair work, combined with plastic welding for damaged or worn plastic pieces.

Pretty clever stuff, and good to know there are solutions for parts that are no longer easy to find

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The 2026 Dethleffs Get Together – Part 2

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We were into the last full day of catching up with everyone, and it kicked off with a visit at the far end of the carpark from the Ulysses Motorcycle Club, who arrived with a line-up of amazing motorbikes.

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They were a big attraction, and after plenty of admiring and chatting, about six energetic souls headed off on their push bikes to explore the area properly.

After that, there was the usual relaxed carpark catch-up session. Fiona headed into town for a walk while I wandered into the Coach House Museum again. It really is very well done, with some fascinating displays. There’s even a buggy you can sit in and “travel” around the city via a large TV screen. It is much better than it sounds!

The blacksmith’s shop was another highlight, with a whole series of live machines that start up at the push of a button to demonstrate how parts of a coach wheel were made. Very clever, and great to see it all working.

On the way out, I had a lovely chat with a couple at reception who were also Army people. He had previously been a Beefeater in the UK and was an incredible source of information about military medals. I could have stood there talking for ages.

Later in the afternoon, we regrouped for our daily debrief before heading into town together for dinner at Murray’s Irish Bar. The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced, and there were quite a few keen to properly test the Guinness! It was a great night, and a bit later than planned we all wandered back to the museum under the evening sky.

A great day in a neat little town.

The next morning, we gathered one last time for a farewell coffee before everyone headed off in different directions. It had been a wonderful catch-up, with lots of familiar faces and plenty of laughs. Well done to Richard and Carol for organising such a well-run event in a terrific location.

Fiona and I headed towards Marton to pick up SH1 and travel north via Taihape. Just before midday, we pulled into our favourite café in Taihape — and who should arrive but our next-door neighbours from Devonport. A complete surprise. We enjoyed an easy lunch and coffee together before getting ready to move on.

As we were leaving, I thought I heard my name. Sure enough, it was Peter and Charmaine, who had been parked right beside us at the event. Peter had heard that SH1 north was closed due to a serious accident, so suddenly our tidy travel plans were up in the air.

Fiona went for a wander around Taihape while we went back into the café to figure out our options. In the end, we decided to head just up the road to the Taihape Golf Club and stay the night, then reassess in the morning.

We’d only just parked up, opened a few vents, and poured the coffee when Peter heard that the road north had reopened. So, off we went again! By then it was about 3pm, but we still had enough time to make it to Taupō, where we stayed at the Taupo Racecourse.

Our first visit to the Taupo NZMCA park at the Racecourse

I was slightly disappointed we didn’t get to stay at the golf course after all, but it was nice to be on the homeward stretch, and we got to have our first night in Taupo Racecourse. All in all, a fabulous weekend.

Thanks again to Richard and Carol for putting together such a great event

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Cruising to the 2026 Dethleffs Get Together

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I was really looking forward to this one. After about five years of being chief bottle washer organising these events, it was nice to simply turn up and enjoy it. Richard and Carol were now in charge, and they had a reputation for being well organised having run a few of these before, so I knew we were in good hands.

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We stopped in at Turangi on the way down and parked up in the corner. The sun was shining, and we were already starting to slip into party mode.

The next morning, after topping up with diesel, we headed down the Desert Road towards Waiouru.

Being from a staunch Army family, you can’t drive through Waiouru without popping into the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa and café. I always love the signs along the Desert Road: “If your kids are giving you trouble, drop them off here” and “Stop for Rations.” Very clever.

A bit further down the road we stopped at Hunterville. What an amazing little town. There’s been a fantastic community effort to help the local publican rebuild the Argyle Hotel on the corner. Spare bedrooms have been converted into boutique retail shops, each accessed from a new verandah facing SH1. What a brilliant way to regenerate business and bring life back into the building. We also heard it’s soon to be set up as a Park Over Property for motorhomes.

After coffee and cake, we were back on the road towards Feilding, arriving at our park by the Coach House Museum just after 2pm. Richard and Carol were there, along with several other Dethleffs motorhomers we knew. It was shaping up to be a fun few days.

The rest of the afternoon was spent catching up, and later we all sat in the sun with a few drinks in hand and plenty of laughs. Richard and Carol had everything sorted: name tags, brochures, and lots of information about things to see and do in the area.

Watching these drivers back these trailers in was something else..

Top of the list was visiting the museum, only a few steps away and we also discovered the Feilding stock sales were happening just over the road.

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Cambridge

Hunterville

Saleyards in Fielding

Fielding Square

At The Market

Saleyards Auction

The next morning, we wandered across to the saleyards. They were huge. I was seriously impressed by the skill of the stock truck drivers backing their big truck-and-trailer units into tight spots in one smooth move without blinking.

With the sales due to start in about an hour, we headed into the market in the square. After bumping into Brendon and Helen from our group, we decided to try a well-recommended café called the The Rosebowl Cafe just off the square. With so many options, we certainly weren’t going hungry. We met a few more from our group there, then all wandered back towards the saleyards together.

What an amazing operation. With so many animals involved, it could easily be a logistical nightmare but it ran like a well-oiled machine. Watching and listening to the auctioneers and their assistants was fascinating as the sales rolled along.

After an hour or so, we drifted back to the museum and our motorhomes.

At 4pm, we gathered in a room at the end of the museum for a glass of something and a debrief of the day’s adventures.

A fantastic day in Feilding and a great start to what was shaping up to be a memorable get-together.

Rafe’s tracker map to the Coach House Museum – Armada GPS

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Fun with Friends in Napier

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We were sitting at Takapau on our last night there, winding down and thinking about what the next day might bring, when the tablet suddenly whistled into life. A message had come through from our friends Steve and Rosemary, saying they’d enjoyed a nice bike ride in Napier. I was sure they were still in Wellington, so it caught my attention straight away.

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Knowing we were heading to Napier the following day, I replied to let them know where we were. As it turned out, plans quickly came together and we were set to catch up with them the next day, along with Steve’s sister Helen and brother-in-law Graham. Funny how these things just fall into place.

Steve and Rosemary’s Esprit, Helen and Graham’s Cathargo. A new model they imported into NZ. ….and Rafe.

The next day we headed off through Waipukurau and into the back of Hastings, keeping an eye out for a vineyard to stop at for lunch. Being New Year’s Day, though, most places were closed, so that idea was quickly shelved. Instead, we carried on to Eriksen Park, where we met Helen and Graham and caught up with Steve and Rosemary. It was great to see everyone again, catch up properly, and enjoy a glass of wine together.

LtoR. Rosemary, Steve Fiona standing, Helen and Graham.

As Steve and Rosemary were heading off to Wellington the following day, Fiona and I decided to head into Napier in the van. We had lunch in town and then wandered back along the waterfront. The place was absolutely buzzing, lively, and full of holiday energy.

One of these is a really nice cafe except it was shut.

There was plenty happening along the foreshore, with people everywhere making the most of the sunshine.

The view out to Cap Kidnappers in the distance

After a quick stop at a local supermarket to stock up, we headed back to Eriksen Park and settled in for what would be our last night in Hawke’s Bay before heading home.

A really nice break away and, as always, far too short

Rafe’s tracker map to Eriksen NZMCA park in Napier – Armada GPS

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An amazing Little Town Called Takapau

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…and an equally amazing little park-over-property to go with it.

At this time of year, when you ring up at short notice, you tend to hold your breath as you ask if there’s any room at the inn. This time, luck was on our side, and we managed to secure a couple of nights in Takapau.

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Lovely spot and although it rained, it was solid underneath.

Some years back, during one of the Dethleffs Owners Group gatherings I organised, I got chatting with a couple who mentioned they had once run the campground here. Their advice was simple: if you’re ever in the area, you must stay there. So, we were doing exactly as we were told 🙂

On the way through, we couldn’t help but stop at Norsewood, just north of Dannevirke. There’s an amazing woollen wear and general clothing shop there, full of beautiful jumpers and yes, I bought one. Really nice people running it too. The weather wasn’t playing ball, so we didn’t linger, but we’ve been here before and there are plenty of photos from previous visits.

When you head into a small regional town and pull into a park-over-property, you’re never quite sure what to expect. What we found here was an absolute gem, run by two wonderful people, Pauline and Russell, who couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful.

The setup is essentially a house on a large section, with several powered sites out the front. Visitors have access to two well-appointed bathrooms inside the house, complete with showers and toilets. There is also a large communal lounge and a kitchen area, which makes it feel very relaxed and homely.

Downtown Takapau with the 4 Square on the right

Best of all, it’s only about a ten-minute walk into the centre of town, where there’s a well-stocked Four Square supermarket and an excellent fish and chip shop. Really, what more could you want??

While we were there, Fiona was keen to visit nearby Ongaonga, where she spent time as a child visiting her grandparents, who ran a small farm in the area. We had a good look around the road she remembered but couldn’t quite find the house. It turned up later on Google Maps as is always the way! The weather was a bit hit and miss with showers, but we’ve travelled through this area before in better conditions and it’s still a lovely part of the country.

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Ongaonga

At the Ongaonga Museum

Ongaonga

We stopped in the Ongaonga township for a cup of tea at the café and a wander around the historic buildings. It really does feel like stepping back in time. The locals have done a fantastic job preserving the town, and everything is beautifully maintained.

All up, we had a great couple of days here and really enjoyed our time with Russell and Pauline. It’s one of those memorable POPs that’s now firmly added to the must-visit-again list.

Rafe’s tracker map to Takapau and Ongaonga – Armada GPS

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The Clareville Bakery

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The rain had well and truly set in, and it was time to move on from Masterton as Fiona only had a small window before work called again.

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As we headed out of town detouring slightly south to hit the truck stop for diesel. Fiona started telling me about an amazing café on the northern outskirts of Carterton, only a few kilometres away. Apparently, it was not to be missed. Well, that was all the encouragement I needed.

While we were so close, it would have been rude not to stop… and what a find it turned out to be.

The Clareville Bakery was set up by the current owners in 2013 after they renovated an old church that had previously been a café. They’ve taken it to a whole new level. Having won numerous awards for their seriously scrummy breads, cakes, and pies, it’s no surprise there’s almost always a queue at the door.

I was impressed straight away by the large car park, complete with a dedicated motorhome area tucked away in the corner and even more impressed that we managed to snag a spot. Always a bonus.

Full carpark in the middle of the week 🙂

Inside, the place was buzzing despite the weather. The cabinets were packed with tempting options, and the smell alone was enough to make choosing difficult. I honestly can’t remember exactly what I had, as Fiona ordered for me while I wandered around taking photos, but I do remember it being very good!

We spent a relaxed hour or so here before heading north again, well fed and very content.

We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in this neck of the woods.

Rafe’s tracker map to Clareville Bakery – Armada GPS

Wairarapa 26

Over the Hill to Woodville

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With the sun still shining, we were up and out early, heading down to the river to see the wind turbines up close.

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There are hundreds of them, and with a decent breeze blowing they were really earning their keep. The walk down is a great little trail that winds its way to the water’s edge and, once there, we sat for a while listening to the wind, watching the blades turn, and just soaking it all in.

At the top of the hill looking towards Woodville

Eventually it was time to move on, so we headed back and found the road that climbs over the hill to Woodville, passing right through the turbines. We stopped a couple of times to grab some photos — the scale of them is impressive, and the views from the top of the hill in both directions are well worth the pause. Rolling hills, wide skies, and turbines stretching as far as you can see.

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At the top of the hill looking towards Woodville

Amazing Turbines

At Masterton

Downtown Masterton

At the Tui Brewery

Th lake in Queen Elizabeth Park

From the swing bridge.

Deer next to the park.

On the way through we called in at the Tui Brewery, which now welcomes motorhomes overnight as a POP and also has a dump station, always handy to know. We’ve stopped here before, but the place has had a real upgrade. More outdoor tables, a great setup, and the food was absolutely spot on.

From there we decided to head down towards Masterton. It’s only about 50-odd k’s, making it an easy run for the afternoon and a good excuse to stay at the NZMCA park and have a wander through town.

The park has a really nice layout and almost always has plenty of space. The walk into town follows the river and is a really pleasant stroll, with birds about and the water flowing quietly alongside. The final touch is a neat little swing bridge that drops you right near the centre of town.

By the time we were back it was looking like rain was on the way, so we called it a day, poured a G&T, and settled in to watch a bit of TV.

The next morning, we were up and ready to head into town for a look around. Great minds think alike as we weren’t the only ones doing the same thing.

We headed for a café opposite the supermarket and settled in for a nice cup of coffee each before wandering down the main street to check out the shops.

It’s a good shopping area, though it’s easy to see that times have been a bit tough for some of the retailers. After a decent look around town and a bite to eat, we picked up a few things at the supermarket and headed back to the park to blob out for the afternoon.

Feeding the ducks at the Park on the way back.

A lovely day in Masterton.

Rafe’s tracker map to Masterton- Armada GPS

Wairarapa 26

Heading South for the New Year

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Happy New Year! It’s 2026 and we’re heading off southwards. We’re winging it a bit this time as the weather isn’t expected to be too flash, and we’re keen to check out some new places along the way.

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We headed off early after Christmas, leaving at 6am to beat the Southern Motorway traffic and it worked perfectly. The traffic was calm and sedate, the sun was shining, and it felt like we were off to a great start.

Our plan was to head towards Turangi, with the GPS telling us we’d arrive before lunch. We stopped briefly at Tirau for a cuppa and a slice of cake, then about 20 minutes later we were back on the road.

Later in the morning we arrived at the NZMCA park in Turangi. It was only about 25% full, so not busy at all. We settled in and, naturally, it was time for another cup of tea. Out came our trusty old kettle but shock horror, a screw had come off the handle. We both agreed that could get a bit dangerous once it heated up.

Luckily, there was a hardware shop just around the corner. Sure enough, they had what we needed, so kettle crisis averted.

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At Taupo for lunch on the way down.

My favourite place to stop for a jumper

The Turbines keepin eye on us.

Somewhere to rest on the way to the river

The walk down to the river

Down by the river

A little rain fell overnight, which cooled the air nicely. In the morning, after our hardware shop visit, we headed off down the Desert Road towards Waiouru, stopping in Taihape for another cuppa and cake. We’ve stopped at the Brown Sugar Cafe a few times over the years and it’s always a good choice. There’s great motorhome parking almost outside, right next to the famous gumboot throwing area.

After a nice lunch in a busy little café, we continued on towards Ashurst, travelling through Utiku and coming out near Palmerston North.

From there we headed on to the lovely Ashurst Domain. It’s largely unmanned but very reasonably priced, and power was included, which was a nice treat.

The domain is beautifully laid out under big trees, right next to the river, with the large wind turbines doing their thing on the hills across the water. We were very lucky to have the help of a regular camper next door who showed us where everything was fantastic.

The place was pretty busy, being an in-demand spot, and it’s super handy to everything, only about five minutes from town. All in all, a great place to stay.

Rafe’s tracker map to Ashurst – Armada GPS

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Fiona & Chris, two empty nesters put their dreams of doing something different into reality… Now back in a house, they were living in their Motorhome, come along for the ride.