I have Camping fever!

This is our camping trip to Riverglen Holiday Park and Camp Ground in Coromandel NZ. I have been wanting to go camping for ages. So at the last minute we packed our stuff and off we went. I found RiverGlen camp ground on Google and boy I am so happy I did.  This was one of the best trips we have had as a family. Our tent was just 50 miters away from the spring were we hung out most of the time. 

Riverglen was so peace and quiet. The dogs could run free and 

we had free range of the camp. 

The spring! 

Our tent

My baby Bama hanging out by the spring. 

Buck played in the water the whole trip.

Maddox playing in the sand. 

Riverglen is surrounded by native bush and there is a beautiful waterfall just 10 minutes walk from camp.  

Maddox at the top waterfall. 

Buck and Bama (the dogs) were like mountain goats. They went every where jumping from rock to rock.

Troy and I 

Picture taken by Maddox!

 Mad Maddox I am loving the face!

Maddox and Troy.

The last night of our trip by the camp fire.

Happy Halloween!

Winter Time!

One year later and we are back at Mount Ruapehu.

This time last year Troy, Maddox and I had an AWESOME winter getaway. So this year we just had to go back. We invited some of our friends to come on this kick ass adventurer with us.....and of course the dogs came with!! 

The awesome view of Mt. Ruapehu from the Bach we stayed at. 

Thistledoo Bach!

 The Bach was only a 30 min drive to the ski fields.

This Bach is located right by the world-renowned car wreckers which was featured in the iconic kiwi 1980's film “Smash Palace”.

Horopito Car Yard

Maddox keeping warm by the fire. 

The night before our big day Maddox and Bama just relaxing. 

Buck taking in the cold fresh mountain air. 

The guys waxing their boards the day before we hit the slopes.

Going up!!

This year we went to Turoa Ski Area. It's located on the south-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu has Australasia's longest vertical descent and New Zealand's highest lift.

My hubby and friends at the top of slopes.

I was too scared to go to the top so I got this pic off one of my friends.  

Maddox had a fun-filled day at the snow and even took ski lessons. 

Me getting ready for my snowboarding lessons. 

Its time!!

Look out now!!

Taking a break....snowboarding is hard work.

My hubby and I. I love his beard!

After a big day on the slopes we all went out to eat at restaurant called The Suitcase in the town of Ohakune. The food and atmosphere was great. Here is a picture of Maddox, my little friend Chloe and me waiting for our food.

After dinner the ride home was a little crazy. We all were so tired and delirious that we had a mini photo shoot.  

Group shot!! Time for home!! 

Its been real Mount Ruapehu see ya next year!! :)