The Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) conference and Trade Exhibition at the Distinction Hotel in Rotorua, attracted a record 103 Holiday parks and 340 delegates.

Russel Norman, co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand told delegates that Holiday Parks are a integral part of keeping the New Zealand dream holiday alive and providing a tangible taste of the authentic kiwi experience.

Campervan hirers are to be told it is not acceptable to camp anywhere but designated camping areas, the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has agreed, PR.co.nz online press release service for New Zealand reports.

People hiring non-self-contained vehicles will be instructed not to freedom camp. They will be directed to designated camping areas, like Holiday Parks, Department of Conservation (DOC) camp sites and other designated camping spaces.

Leading Australian caravan builder Jayco's fleet flagship the Sterling was launched early in 2006 to replace the Heritage luxury range of Jayco caravans now the well priced Sterling has won a big following.

The Sterling range stretches from 5.45 (17ft 10in) to 7.79 metres (25ft 7in) models.

Jayco has built its market leader position by offering the booming recreational vehicle (RV) market a luxury production-line manufactured caravan at attractive prices.

The GoSee Jayco Discovery pop-top 16.52 caravan has earned our respect as a well priced at about $A35,000 useful, easy-towing, comfortable travel companion.

After 9,414km travelling in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania the practical Discovery meets GoSee expectations in all but a few annoying areas which involve the quality of some of the products fitted to it.

State Highway 5 at 247km is the second shortest of New Zealand's eight national highways but it is the North Island's direct route to an amazing geothermal world which steams, hisses and bubbles.

It opens the door to New Zealand's iconic Te Puia, at Rotorua and the living Maori village of Whakarewarewa, giant Californian Redwoods in Whakarewarewa Forest, Huka Falls, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and excellent Holiday Park accommodation.

The beauty of the New Zealand country is a highlight of any trip, so much to see and so much to do.

A bonus of course is the level of the New Zealand Dollar which means the internationals get more bang for their buck.

We were keen to visit the Antarctic Centre and see the offerings at this NZ award winning attraction.

But On Yer Bike just north of Greymouth offered a muddy good time and we wanted some of that too...

You know your are in trouble when you are totally lost and the view from your motorhome is all steeply downhill.

We were so high in sheep country somewhere on a hilltop ridge near Onewhero that birds were flying below us.

At a 'bargain' $160 a day we three perched across the unyielding cab seat as it lurched and jolted along the one-way winding dirt road. Our backs were to the wall in every sense -

Barry, Merran and the Dream-Pot Team feature a delicious soup with a spicy lift in their Winter recipes.

The flavor intensifies when used a day after cooking and keeps well in the 'fridge. Dream-Pots homemade Spicy lentil and vegetable soup is a satisfying pick me up instead of reaching for a cup of coffee.

Lentils are not expensive and are high in soluble fibre, which helps control blood sugar levels. The Dream-Pot recipe is ideal to be included in a diabetic and gluten free meal plan.

Free membership of GoSee TravelSmart Club extends the key benefits which clicked the idea of free touring websites to assist travellers in Australia and New Zealand and the caravanning industry into action seven years ago.

As a registered member of the GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include Hayman Reese based Towing Compatibility information and monthly prizes.

GoSeeNZ recently spent a long weekend in the Waihi area, a place that is rich in history from the mid late 1870's to today. The streets of Waihi are literally lined with gold.

The mighty Martha Mine became one of the most important gold and silver mines in the world.

Might mining feats and engineering continue.

When the heritage Cornish Pumphouse was endangered by land slip it was moved - all 1840 tonnes of it...