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Of all the wild beaches that invade the coastline of the rugged Waitakeries Mountains west of Auckland (Whatipu, Bethells, Kare Kare, Anawhata and Murawai), Piha is arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most popular.
Driving south from or to Kaitaia in the very Far North, SH1plunges through the Mangamuka hills that are draped with greenery and native forest. I know that drive well but last time, for a change of scenery, we took the seaward route that turns off just before Ahipara and 60km further on ends at Kohukohu.
It’s an unexpectedly brilliant Christchurch day when Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations editor Peta Stavelli drops by Iconic Motorhomes to review the Swift Escape Esprit 494 motorhome.
If you’re heading off for some well-deserved R&R, there’s no better time to grab a great read. Peta Stavelli reviews some of the latest offerings from New Zealand publishing houses.
Need lots of capacity and huge reserves of fresh water, yet don't want a motorhome that drives like a heavy-duty house bus? TrailLite might have the answer you're looking for in the updated 700 Series range.
"Oh, we've done the Far North," says Thelma, as if it were done, dusted and ticked off the list. Our philosophy is different. We visit the places many times, each time adding, layer by layer, new experiences and different angles.
Enthusiasts of RWD motorhomes will be heartened by the range of Sunliners now being distributed by Auckland Motorhomes. Check out this review of one.