Join the fun and go on holiday in your own backyard for #StaycationDay.
Every year, April and the Easter Holidays are the perfect time to hitch up your caravan, pack your tent or roll out your
motorhome to hit the road for an outdoor adventure.
The problem is, in 2020 Kiwis have nowhere to go! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the entire nation has had to shelve
their plans for an Easter Holiday getaway.
To break up the monotony of a nation-wide lockdown, locally owned business Caravanz and Classics is encouraging Kiwis to take part in a National Staycation Day on April 18th.
“So many of us have amazing caravans, camping gear and outdoor equipment,” explains vintage caravan expert Mike Mopar,
“We decided that being shut at home is no excuse not to use what we have.”
On April 18th, Kiwis are officially invited to go camping in their own backyards. “Set up your tents, caravans and
motorhomes, fire up the BBQ, stock up the chilly bin and play a few rounds of backyard cricket,” says Mike. “You’ll feel
like you’re on holidays, even though you’re at home.”
Caravan and camping enthusiasts from NZ are already preparing their backyard staycation setups as part of National
Staycation Day and sharing pictures of themselves camping at home.
“Some people in the South Island have even set up tents in their living rooms!” Mike laughs, “It definitely falls in the
category of ‘glamping’, and the biggest advantage is the use of five-star toilet facilities.”
The National Staycation Day initiative is a fun way to remind Kiwis to stay positive and look for fun ways to pass time
during the COVID-19 shutdown. “Everyone has been at home for quite a while now,” says Mike, “We created this initiative
to help families amuse the kids during the school holidays and enjoy a change of scenery, even if it’s only a few feet
from their back door.”
Kiwis are invited to join the ‘National Staycation Day’ event on Facebook & share their home camping setups using the hashtag #StaycationDay. They can find out more by visiting Caravanz and Classics on Facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/caravanzandclassics/