2 Forty Somethings In A Caravan -NZ

2 Forty Somethings In A Caravan -NZ Me & Hubby, 1 dog & 1 cat, travelling New Zealand seeing everything possible along the way

04/05/2026

Westpac Rescue Helicopter's Annual Appeal is back. They asked my husband Chris and I to participate in their appeal to fundraise for their ongoing costs - and of course we 100% jumped on board, without that Chopper Chris wouldn't be here today after his Cardiac Arrest in 2015.

You will see a bit of us on TV advertising via the below full video, a shorter version, and a kitchen scene with photos of us and our family on a fridge.

Please consider a donation, no matter how small because its not just accidents where the rescue choppers make a difference in families ❤️

Our dog Ramsay makes sure we are heading the right way at all times
24/04/2026



Our dog Ramsay makes sure we are heading the right way at all times

Southern Lights Aurora. Took these from the NZMCA park in Alexandra just now. Gorgeous!!!
18/04/2026

Southern Lights Aurora. Took these from the NZMCA park in Alexandra just now.
Gorgeous!!!

Fabulous weather to get away...... the countdown is on for our South Island adventure - can't wait!
06/02/2026

Fabulous weather to get away...... the countdown is on for our South Island adventure - can't wait!

Not on the road currently, but have made a wee trip down the line to have an early Xmas with family 🎄❤️
20/12/2025

Not on the road currently, but have made a wee trip down the line to have an early Xmas with family 🎄❤️

So not what is helpful.......10 minutes from Waipukerau we got signalled to pull over. Tyre has exploded, first time eve...
25/09/2025

So not what is helpful.......
10 minutes from Waipukerau we got signalled to pull over. Tyre has exploded, first time ever. Taken the wheels cover off so changed tyre. Ripped the conduit off along side of caravan. When we parked up and turned the water on just now in Napier we have discovered that the waterline which runs in that arch behind the fridge has split so we can't use the water.
Made a call to insurance company, home Saturday to start the fixing process 🤦‍♀️

Our view for the night. Arrived in the wind, rain and freezing cold and woke to this.... just beautiful 😍
17/09/2025

Our view for the night. Arrived in the wind, rain and freezing cold and woke to this.... just beautiful 😍

Ramsay made a new friend at the Gisborne NZMCA park 💞
17/09/2025

Ramsay made a new friend at the Gisborne NZMCA park 💞

Went for a drive to the far end of Tokomaru Bay while we were camped at the Southern Freedom Camp. Imagine our surprise ...
13/09/2025

Went for a drive to the far end of Tokomaru Bay while we were camped at the Southern Freedom Camp. Imagine our surprise when we discovered that there used to be 3500 people living at Tokomaru Bay, that there was a huge freezing works and a big wool processing plant here - hence the wharf. The house pictured was built for the local Harbour Masters, now its a rental badly in need of love according to locals.
The works and wool processers both shut down after WW2 in the 1950s and you have to search through the trees to find the freezing works building that is now just a roofless shell.
Just shows how much "progress" and technology have changed the way of life in New Zealand.
Only around 300 people living there now, a sleepy wee spot on a beautiful beach.

❤️ 25 years ago Chris and I stood here at Tolaga Bay on our Honeymoon, so special to come back here, even i...
13/09/2025

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25 years ago Chris and I stood here at Tolaga Bay on our Honeymoon, so special to come back here, even if we couldn't get down to the beach area where we took photos and enjoyed a picnic..... see you again in another 25 years Tolaga Bay

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