Make the most of the school holidays and plan a camping trip to one of the DOC conservation campsites. Reasonably priced and located in a beautiful setting, they are a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors before winter sets in. There are more than 200 conservation campsites dotted in scenic locations throughout New Zealand and we have picked some of our favourites for you to check out.

Kidspot caught up with Lisa Boltman, mum of three, to talk about her family's first campervan trip. Find out what to expect for your first trip and what the Boltmans found surprising about campervanning.