Kiwi Camping

Some of our favourite spots around the country, and why we loved them.

📌 Tawharanui Campground. Classic East Coast beach camping with plenty of space to set up, and a good chance of spotting kiwi in the regional park nearby.

📌 Lake Tennyson. Mountain views, less than an hour from Hanmer Springs, tucked in the Molesworth Recreation Reserve. About as back-to-basics as high country camping gets.

📌 Pureora Forest. Right in the centre of the North Island. Good biking on the Timber Trail, and camping next to podocarp trees over a thousand years old.

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South Island campers! We're back for the 4x4 Outdoor Expo this September 🔥

Come see the team at Wolfbrook Arena, 4th–6th September. Expect our full Tuatara Roof Tent range, the 270° awning, tyre tables, and more.

Save the date, grab your tickets, and we'll see you there!

A small garage in Hamilton, in 1987.

That's where it started, and honestly, it hasn't changed all that much. Just gear built for New Zealand, by people who camp in it themselves.

Storage 101: how to pack your tent away so it's actually ready next time.

✔️ Completely dry it before it goes away, even a little dampness can lead to mould
✔️ Keep poles, pegs, and other parts in their carry bags, free from additional pressure
✔️ Air tent owners - unscrew the hose from the manual pump before storing. Left attached, it stops the pump packing flat, which can dig into the tent and leave a permanent bend in the hose
✔️ Store everything in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight

What's the best meal you've ever cooked at camp? Doesn't have to be fancy. Just one that stood out. Drop it below! We're taking notes for our next adventure 👇🏼

A quiet moment for gear maintenance, before the season picks back up. When you do pull your tent out again, here's the 5-minute check worth doing before your first trip:

🔍 Zippers - run them fully open and closed to ensure they're zipping smoothly
🔍 Poles - inspect for worn shock cord and any bends or cracks
🔍 Seams and floor - look for wear points before they become a problem

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Had the pleasure of meeting Joel & Hayley last week, the lucky winners of our Fieldays Tuatara Summit roof tent giveaway. Keen campers who love getting out with the family. Wishing you guys all the best for your next adventures! 🧡

Fieldays 2026 was epic! Four days of sunshine, good yarns, and a steady stream of you through the marquee, having a proper look at the range up close.

The Tui and Savanna setup was a hit, as was our new location in the Motor Vehicle Precinct.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Always good to put faces to the names behind the gear! See you out there 🧡