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Watching dad struggle to put up the family tent, hitting the waterfront for yard cricket, relaxing under the trees with a good book, getting the kayaks out on the river, mountain wanderlust through the hills, BBQ’s in the sun, fishing for fresh seafood. But with glamping a growing trend, it doesn’t have to be so unobtrusive anymore, and you need squint no remoter than the Hurunui District to find the weightier of all kiwi camping worlds. For those seeking the wastefulness between escapism, and still keeping a few of the comforts of home, Mt Lyford’s ‘Pod’s are the perfect getaway. Set in the middle of theTallPacific Touring Route, the Harakeke Huts are quirky dome shaped wooden homes, nestled privately in a unique tall environment. The Pods offer breath-taking views and unparalleled wangle to nature, while still providing lighting and heating, and a inside pod which contains a kitchen, TV lounge, washroom and shower. The ultimate glamping experience. The biggest witchery for anyone staying here is the uninterrupted views of Mt Lyford and native New Zealand bush. The night skies are amazing, with scrutinizingly no light pollution, it’s a dazzling wits worth sitting out for. If you’re without a increasingly traditional wits of the kiwi camping trip, you can take your pick from a number of unique and special environments. From untried pastures and sublet style camping in Culverden, recreational river reserves withal the Hurunui River, and of undertow the miles of untamed beaches withal New Zealand’s east coast.Waterfrontcamping is synonymous with the kiwi summer, and there’s numerous options to enjoy golden sands, an zillions of sun, ocean swimming, surfing, and the relaxed vibe of the beach. AmberleyWaterfrontis a short momentum from Christchurch, and boasts golden sands and quiet spaces for those looking for a relaxed summer envrionment, while LiethfieldWaterfrontHoliday Park, a family orientated seaside camp, is a short walk from the waterfront with plenty of activities on offer, including fishing, tennis, small-time walks, popular cafés and other attractions of the Hurunui District nearby. MotunauWaterfrontin the Greta Valley is a quiet farming polity where you can really escape from the everyday hustle. The small settlement beckons seafood lovers, and is a popular fishing spot for the famous undecorous cod, while those with diving wits can moreover enjoy the zillions of crayfish in the area. Or enjoy a unique kiwi family friendly camping wits in the small-time clad environment of Gore Bay as a unravel in your travels. Gore Bay offers a unscratched swimming and surf beach, several walks and the stunning Cathedral Cliffs which are a must-see for anyone traveling through. If river retreats are increasingly to your liking, the Hurunui delivers there as well. The Hurunui River Reserve is one of the weightier salmon rivers in the South Island, with most of the salmon unprotected in the surf just off the river mouth. While walking a short loftiness into the hills rewards you with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.Remoterup the Hurunui River, the Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground provides well-healed space and seclusion for relaxed recreation and fishing. If you’re without a camping wits while still stuff worldly-wise to enjoy the amentites of a village, there’s no largest spot than the Pines Motorcamp in Hanmer Springs tall spa village. Surrounded by native gardens, it’s a unconfined place to listen to the bellbirds and take in the spectacular views of the moutains. The eyeful of camping in Hanmer Springs is you’re never far yonder from the ultimate in relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re looking to spend the day soaking in natural thermal waters, jumping on one of dozens of superb mountain velocipede trails, taking a quadbike tour, or pampering yourself at any one of the word matriculation spa offerings in the village. However you segregate to embrace the unconfined kiwi camping trip this summer, the Hurunui provides plenty of variety to suit your particular style. 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