There’s no escaping it – if you head away in your truck for some off-grid camping, you will need something to shit in. DOC’s network of campsites delivers at least a longdrop, if not a compost toilet, so heading for one of those is a good option.

She describes herself as “Just a girl who loves camping, off-roading and dinosaurs!” Since launching on Instagram over a year ago, Jurassic Jimny Girl has attracted 1500 followers with her 4WD postings. With more and more women getting behind the wheel and heading off-road, we ask jurassicjimnygirl how she got started.

Another blog in my series looking at some of the best routes in my book and nearby towns and centres that make an ideal base. This time – East Otago and the town of Cromwell.

Another blog in my series looking at some of the best routes in my book and nearby towns and centres that make an ideal base. This time – South Canterbury and the towns of Fairlie and Omarama.

Another blog in my series looking at some of the best routes in my book and nearby towns and centres that make an ideal base. This time – West Otago and the town of Middlemarch.

Judging by sales of my 4WD guidebook and social media posts, there are a lot of keen off-roaders and overlanders out there planning their summer adventures. To help, here is the first in a series of blogs looking at some of the best routes in my book and nearby towns and centres that make an ideal base.

The most mundane food becomes a culinary marvel when it’s cooked on the tailgate of your truck or under a tent fly at some remote campsite. Something about it gives the tastebuds an extra zing. There are a few things to look out for, though, to make sure you don’t end up with a hungry and mutinous crew.