Top 3 family camping spots

December 2012

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December 2012

Surfers make the most of the waves at Purakanui Bay in the Catlins, New Zealand. Photo: www.derekmorrison.co.nz
My tent, my castle … or so the saying goes, but it never rings more true than when you’re backcountry in a remote camping spot with your family and surrounded by adventure in every direction. That’s what makes these camping spots worthy of your family’s wish list. By Derek Morrison Purakaunui Bay, Catlins Just two […]

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