CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

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Camping in winter. Brrrrr.

April is a spectacular time of year to be in this alpine landscape.

If the idea of camping via sea kayak appeals to you, meet other like-minded women kayakers in our WoW SK community

We would give the Taupō District council a 7 out of 10 for their updated Freedom Camping Bylaw.

Our goal was to increase our battery capacity to store more power, and we needed to look at how we charged them, and how to keep track of the power going into and out.

Taranaki

Extra backup power for low-solar days, or for those who do short journeys: portable power.

Oh no! After all the rain in the deep south the gravel track had turned to slush

The power points in the caravan work just like the ones in your house but if you load them all up at the same time you will overload it and it will trip/ turn off.

June 19. June 21. June 25.

Let’s show the North how it’s done!

We decided to have a camping train as there were 3 events being held during March at Havelock, Nelson and Greymouth.

Membership support, Friendly, inclusive camping events, Nationwide savings, Lobbying support for campers’ rights.

I have been working on our 17 foot caravan to bring it up to the new requirements for freedom camping. A big challenge was the toilet.

Find out what is valid for freedom camping

I love Winter camping.

When transporting a new-to-you caravan, it is essential to stop 15 minutes into the trip and check the temperature of the wheels with your hand.

It has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of late.

Camp 2, of my 'one winter camp a month'.

Our group tramp to Atiwhakatu Hut in the Tararua Ranges was full of first-time hikers that had never stayed in a hut before.

There were some pretty yummy looking dinners getting eaten on our tramp last weekend…. This is what I’m all about.

In July 65 years ago my parents headed off on their honeymoon with a 1930 Model A Ford towing my Grandad’s caravan.

Campers of all stripes are feeling the impact of our changing weather.

New licence system for Taupō trout fishery, Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive, Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes,Watch out for ruru/morepork

Views for miles. We could see Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island. The stars at night are amazing.

Hot soup and warm bread are a great combination in winter. Here’s a couple of simple soup recipes that I make regularly and two self-saucing puddings.

Don’t use an electric toaster when camping off-grid unless you have more battery power stored than you can ever use and a large, professionally installed power inverter. Gas is a much better option.

Woke to a -4˚ frost in Southland this morning. Slept with my woolly hat and socks on and was cosy enough. I also have a good diesel heater and a warm dog.

Staying near the ski fields.