It’s sleeting on the west coast, raining on the east. I’m in New Zealand’s South Island in shoulder season, so this is not unexpected and I’ve planned accordingly: hikes by day, tiny camper by night, no fixed itinerary. My vehicle of choice is the “Nomad”, a Toyota minivan hybrid cleverly converted for single occupancy by Kiwi company Mad Campers .

A tiny camper allows for travel around New Zealand’s South Island without a fixed itinerary Credit: Pedro Merino / Stocksy United

I opt for rain, heading east to picturesque Banks Peninsula. I’ve enough time to tramp a section of the Summit Walkway before making my way to the small town of Duvauchelle for the night. It’s foggy and cold on Mount Herbert, where I join the walk. I know there are spectacular views all around but all I can se

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