CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

In this issue

Freedom camping: need to know 2025: Things have changed, how does it affect you?

Here and there last Summer:  Your stories and photos.

Choosing your next camping vehicle is not always easy: we chose to go Kiwi-built.

Re-building my Toyota van part 2: I became aware of some shortcomings in my van design…

Loading a caravan safely: a heavy load at the rear balanced by a similar load at the front is virtually a recipe for jack-knifing. 

A camp oven is much more than just a pot You can use them for a multitude of cooking purposes.

Table of contents

Editorial

Come camping

Stop and Stay

Contribute

About

Cover image:  Camp ovens  ©2025 Graham Leslie More 

About Camping the Kiwi Way

We hope this magazine will unite the many different camping groups we have in NZ to create a unified voice and energy for sustainable camping for current and future generations of New Zealanders. 

ISSN: 2815-8261 (Print)ISSN: 2815-827X (Online)

©2025 All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc

Editor: Miriam Richardson editor@campingthekiwiway.org | campingthekiwiway.org

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All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc &NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd

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