Jayco New Zealand’s very first Vanbassador – Kyle Mulinder, the man behind the adventure travel sensation Bare Kiwi, has been inspiring and captivating audiences since he started his social media and travel blog in 2009.

Kyle’s love for travel began when he started working in the tourism industry as a white-water rafting guide, which sparked his thirst for adventure and inspired him to start capturing hair-raising moments and untouched travel destinations under the brand ‘Bare Kiwi’. 20 years later and he is now travelling full-time with his wife Lisa – showcasing the very best New Zealand has to offer.

His contagious energy and passion for life has led Kyle to become one of the most influential travellers in New Zealand, gaining a large following of like-minded thrill-seekers on the hunt for travel tips, inspiration, and adventure.

Kyle’s goal is to encourage everyone to get out and explore the beauty of New Zealand, and he can’t wait to do it all from his Journey Outback 16.51-3. “We’re stoked to be Jayco’s first New Zealand “vanbassador” and can’t wait to hit the road in our epic new caravan. We plan to hit as many gravel roads as possible and take advantage of the Journey Outback’s awesome off-road capabilities” he said. “Our first planned trip is the Ashburton Lakes. After that it is a long list… Port Jackson, Lake Waikaremoana, East Cape, Northland, Central Otago for the Autumn colours), Lake Pukaki… the list is endless really.”

Kyle also works with well-known adventure brands such as Macpac, GoPro and Ford.