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Autumn 2023

ISSUE 3

Hidden gems: Small Towns

Many of the small historic towns around New Zealand are becoming ghost towns and will be lost to us forever unless, we, the traveling community, do something about it.

If the law changes: Managing self-containment

From a small van to a large bus, there are thousands of commercially or home-built vehicles on our roads, providing travellers with all the necessary comforts of living, while they are also self contained.

Tramping the Kaweka Forest Park

I love the freedom that carrying an ultralight tent provides, it empowers you to camp wherever your legs can take you.

Gap year

I am currently helping my daughter build her own camper as she wants to take a gap year and see our beautiful country. Crispian

Cycle camping: Part 3: completing the South Island circuit

My ride from Rangiora around the South Island had been interrupted near Hokitika, but I was determined to restart it.
I chose to do that at Sheffield and head west from there over Porters and Arthurs Pass.

Mountain biking

If it was that easy, everyone would do it.

Back at Motukarara

Back at Motukarara under the lovely trees on a hot day.

Marshmallows by the fire

MarshmaMallows by the fire.

Walter Peak, early Autumn

I woke to a misty morning at Mavora Lake camp. I repacked the Toyota Estima and drove the dusty gravel road to Walter Peak Station.

Recipes for camping

Recipes for Rocks and Gravel, Paneer and Vege Curry and Tuna Pasta. Camp cooking when the fresh food is running out.

Marshmallows in the rain

Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain.

5th wheeler best in camp

Quinney’s Bush camp: ‘5th wheeler best in camp’.

Kekerengu

Kekerengu

The power of freedom camping bylaws

Bylaws differ between regions of Aotearoa New Zealand, and do not exist in almost half of all council districts.
Bylaws are created by local authorities — regional and district councils — to manage public land and facilities.

Away with the dog

We grab any chance to pack the Toyota Estima and the dog and just go.

South Island lakes: fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks: South Island Lakes.

Waiting on a law change

As this magazine goes to print we are waiting to hear the government select committee’s recommendation on the bill introduced by Stuart Nash MP.

Another thing ticked off

I found the APC decal and first thing I did was to place it on the back of my camper van. Another thing I can tick off.

Waihopai Reserve

A weekend exploring the Waihopai Reserve in Marlborough.

Chameleon

Barbara Sanders’ Chameleon is ready for the road.

Fiat Ducato Motorhome Owners NZ

Our very first Fiat Ducato owners rally was held in Rotorua, late 2022. A chance for owners to help one another with problems, issues and share experiences and knowledge.

Mountain Mamas NZ

Mountain Mamas NZ is an online community of New Zealand-based mamas with a love of the great outdoors. We regularly share hiking trails, campsites, outdoor guides and inspirational posts on our social media and website.

Editorial: looking back, looking forward

On shanks’s pony, in kayaks, boats, bikes, cars, vans, caravans, pop tops, tear drops, motorhomes, we have spread out over the summer, loving our country.

Rarangi DOC campground: Stop and stay

By the sea, only twenty minutes from Blenheim, Rarangi is an easy flat drive.

Ngati Toa Domain:Stop and stay

The loveliest freedom camping spot before the Cook Strait ferries.

Tear drop camping on a NI bike trip

Camping on a NI bike trip: the teardrop, tarp, comfy chairs, a table and a BBQ.

Our first camper!

A pop top.

Murchison, Labour Weekend

An All Points Camping gathering at Murchison.

More for councils and government, Issue 3

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

Table of contents, Autumn, issue 3

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