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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Air mattress
A comfortable air mattress for car camping. Check the fit in your tent.
- Air pump
A pump for air mattress, inflatables and boats. Electric ones save effort.
- Arm bands
Help small children stay afloat. They do not replace supervision.
- Axe or hammer
For knocking in tent pegs and splitting firewood.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Beach bag
A roomy bag for towels, sun cream and water. Sand falls out of mesh bags easily.
- Beach Games
Ball, bats or boules for fun on the beach.
- Beach lounger
A portable lounger for beaches without sunbeds for hire.
- Beach tent
A small beach shelter for shade and protection from wind, ideal with children.
- Beach towel
A large, quick-drying towel for sand and sun lounger, separate from your shower towel.
- Beach Umbrella
Shade on the beach. Many beaches rent umbrellas, so check before you carry one.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Bike lights
Front and rear light so you see and are seen, also in tunnels and at dusk.
- Blankets
Extra blankets for cold nights or as an underlay.
- Body board
A short board for riding small waves lying down. Fun for beginners and children.
- Bottle with cage
A bottle and cage on the frame keep water within reach.
- Bucket and spade
For building sandcastles: easy to buy at almost any beach.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Cookset, dishes and cutlery
A light set of pots, plates, cups and cutlery for cooking and eating outdoors.
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Cycling computer
Shows speed, distance and route. Charge it before you leave.
- Cycling multi-tool
A compact multi-tool for small repairs on the road.
- Cycling route
- Cycling tights
Long cycling tights for cool mornings and evenings.
- Cyclists not allowed on motorway
Cyclists are not allowed on the motorways in NZ.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Dust pan
A small dustpan and brush to keep the tent clean.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Extra stakes
Extra tent pegs for storms or hard ground.