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Autumn 2024

ISSUE 7

INDEX ISSUE 7

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DOC update

Clean your gear. Works underway to reopen Morere Hot Pools. More than 10,000 wild goats removed in a national competition. Nature as therapy is the focus of a new guide. DOC report shows short adventures trending for travellers. Ōparara Basin waharoa unveiled. A sea lion/pakake mum swam 60 kilometres inland. Checking a week-old Albatross chick, Tairoa Heads.

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100 years old and still works like it should

Coleman model 1 stove.

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Living an endless summer

Delightful to chat with Alan and Joyce on a glorious summer’s day at Little Waipa reserve. Joyce was setting out the table and chairs in a sunny spot overlooking the Waikato River after a chillyish night with temperature inside the caravan at a brisk 11º.

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The perils of a coiled power supply cord

Some caravanners are connecting a 230 volt power supply, via a lead, that is “coiled on a reel”, which is not completely “uncoiled” from the cable drum.This is not good practice. Here is why.

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Camp au naturel

There are many ways to have a summer camping holiday, and everyone has their own reasons for choosing where they camp, how they camp and who they camp with.
Some folk choose to go where they can shed their clothes along with the stresses and worries of every day life.

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Hokitika beach sculpture

Hokitika.

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Whanganui vintage camping

In January, 70 adults and 25 young people took part in an All Points camp at the Whanganui Intermediate School for the Whanganui Vintage Weekend.
They camped in a mix of caravans, tents, motor homes and small vans and many camped as family groups or with their friends.

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Waihopai camp and the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

Our All Points Camping NZ park and camp was at the Waihopai Community Centre and Reserve, 16km away from Marlborough’s iconic wine and food event.

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Three octogenarian campers

Between them they have over 240 years of camping experience.

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Three singers at Campfest ’24

Got to sing with these amazing girls — Karen Clarke & Tina Turley. AWESOME.

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Stop and stay with your DOG

North Island. South Island. Free, low cost and paid.

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Land of the Lotus

Just a 15min drive from the Whangarei you’ll find Land of the Lotus – Water Gardens and Banana Park. A must stopover for all garden lovers.

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Scottland Motorhome Park

The perfect private park out of Bannockburn. On the top of a ridge looking down to Cromwell one side, Carricktown the other, it’s a windy spot with dramatic views, dramatic weather and the history of the valley is dramatic as well.

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Events: Camping

Camping events in Autumn.

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Getting outdoors

A suite of Facebook groups from NZ Fun Adventures to encourage you outdoors.

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Festivals and Shows

These events either offer overnight parking or the local area provides options.

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DOC campsites 1: In the north: Fill in the spaces

There are more than 200 DOC sites throughout New Zealand, 34 in the north. Work out which15 of those in the north fit the grid.

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Camping and RV Businesses Services

Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more.

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All Points Camping Club of NZ

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

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More for councils and govt, Issue 7

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

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