9 Spring 2024 9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Athenree Hotsprings The two pools, swim (left), and soak (right). Note the mosaics on the walls. Photo: Athenree Hotsprings Athenree Hotsprings Note the huge murals on the walls. Photo: Athenree Hotsprings Athenree Hotsprings mosaics Kowhai and tui. Athenree Hotsprings mosaics Nikau, birds, and beach. The waves are mirrors, and change with the light, Athenree Hotsprings mosaics Shag, drying its wings. Closeup of one of the murals. Awakeri Springs Main pool The main pool is half covered by a canopy, so you can choose to be under cover or not. Child pool, behind, under the second canopy. Photo Awakeri Springs Awakeri Springs Walking over from the campsite. The valley is surrounded by trees. I had the pool to myself when I got up early to watch the dawn and listen to the dawn chorus from the warmth of the pool. ©2024 M Richardson Parked up at Awakeri Springs Togs and pool noodle hung out to dry ©2024 M Richardson Waikite hot springs One of the covered pools. Photo: Waikite hot springs Waikite hot springs: the open air pool Photo: Waikite hot springs Waikite hot springs, the cooling down race. ©2024 M Richardson Waikite hot springs: the walk to the spring The walk to the spring, is along an easy track and magical, through shifting drifts of steam which feed lush moss and ferns. Photo: Waikite hot springs The water bubbles up at the Waikite hot spring. I had to wait for gaps in the steam to see and photograph the boiling water as it rises from underground into the stream. ©2024 M Richardson Okoroire Hot Springs The path from the hotel, past the campground, down to the pools. Photo: Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Okoroire Hot Springs My favourite pool is this one where you stand, surrounded by ferns, and feel the bubbles come up through the sandy floor and break on the surface around your chin. I haven’t come across another pool like it. Okoroire Hot Springs A hotter, shallower pool, with the paddling pool on its left, Okoroire Hot Springs Paddling pool with a foot-massage stone floor. Okoroire Hot Springs aerial view The first top dot is the actual campground. The second dot on the right marks the entrance to the campground. The third dot is the Hotel, where you have to check in, get the campground gate key and buy the pool pass key. Photo: Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Waingaro Springs You can see the driveway at the bottom, This view is basically the view from the driveway, wher you can look down on the pools. The pool at the back in this photo is the hot one where you pick your temperature by where you sit. The left pool is large, adn you can swim lengths. The bottom right pool is the children's pool. Photo: Waingaro Springs Waingaro Springs From the campground, showing a campsite, the motels on the left, and looking down on the pools. ©2024 M Richardson Waitangi Soda Springs You can see the ramp and the steps leading you down into the heated stream. Photo off the internet. Waitangi Soda Springs THe sides of the stream are mown, and the banks have been edged. Photo from the internet. Wairakei Terraces This is a very upmarket pool. Lots of landscaping, and nicely done. There are so many pools you can pick your pool for both the temperature and for the view. Photo: Wairakei Terraces My six favourite hot pools. So far. North Island hot pool safari Miriam Richardson Wintering in the North Island, I decided to explore hot pools, building my own short-list of pools for an annual safari each winter. The variety of hot pools is a NZ treasure. There’s a free website that documents them all, free, commercial, private: nzhotpools.co.nz . I need company to explore the free ones, so most of these are campground pools. Here’s my six favourites, so far. Hot tip for hot pools: Scour the op shops for spare togs and towels. When you are having a dip multiple times a day in winter, it’s a blessing to have dry togs to put on. And yet another dry towel. Tip 2: always carry a water bottle with you. (Probably not glass.) Tip 3: a pool noodle lets you relax and float in the middle of the pool. Athenree athenreehotsprings.co.nz On the edge of the farther reaches of Tauranga harbour is Anthenree, a campground with two hot pools, one for soaking, one for swimming. The soak pool is 38.5–40˚C, the larger pool is cooler so you can swim lengths. There is fantastic mosaic artwork on the walls — you have to soak longer just to admire them all. The pools are closed overnight for cleaning, so no dawn- or star-watch soaking, but the public can’t join you until 10am. Its a an excellent and very pleasant campground with mature trees, an estuary view to the west, and has a small shop. There are powered and unpowered sites, tent sites, cabins and all the other facilities you expect in a campground. There are limited dog-friendly sites. They offer some off-season discounts. ■ Awakeri awakerisprings.co.nz Nestled in farmland a short drive from Whakatane, Awakeri has a lovely park with mature trees. The pools are partly covered (think both sun and rain), and there is a separate children’s pool (think peace). The changing rooms have heated-water floors, which feels so good, it’s worth changing there instead of walking across in your togs from the campervan. There are also cabins, motels, and tent sites, and a small shop. Its bit boggy in winter (choose your site with care). The main pool, 37–39ºC, has bore water with all its goodness, plus, sadly, chlorine (not that I noticed it) — you have to book a private pool (extra fee) to go chlorine-free. The main pool is big enough for swimming. The temperature varies depending on how far you are from the inlet. I loved soaking in the dark and watching the stars come out, and listening to the dawn chorus from the warmth of the pool. ■ Togs and pool noodle hung out to dry Waikite hotpools.co.nz Well off the main road, surrounded by farmland is the Waikite hot springs. You can walk up the valley to see, through the steam clouds, the boiling water bubbling up. Above the pools is a long shallow cooling-down race (right), bringing the water to people-safe temperatures, 36–41˚C. There are a range of pools with different temperatures, different views, and different covers. You can be under the sun, in the shade or protected from the rain. I love the range of pool choices here. There is a cafe. There are powered and unpowered overnight parks and tent sites. The prices have skyrocketed recently, so do you research as you make your plans. The water feels fantastic. Being able to choose your pool and your view is lovely. The depths within some pools vary, so you can pick a perfect spot: having some skin in the cool air can extend your soak time. There is a large, swimmable pool, as well as soaking pools. The walk to the spring, is along an easy track (above) and magical, through shifting drifts of steam which feed lush moss and ferns. I had to wait for gaps in the steam to see (and photograph, left) the boiling water as it rises from underground into the stream. ■ Okoroire okohotel.co.nz My favourite pool (above) is the one where you stand, surrounded by ferns, and feel the bubbles come up through the sandy floor and break on the surface around your chin. I haven’t come across another pool like it. The Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel and pools are on the banks of the Waihou river, not far from Matamata, in the Waikato. A pathway (below) wends its way from the hotel, past the camp to the springs , which have been dug into the river bank, and are surrounded by ferns and trees. Buy a key card at the hotel to get through the locked gate. There is a changing room. The pools, vary in heat and depth, and includes paddling pools (bottom, to the left of the pool), which has a foot-massage stone floor. Like other natural springs, the water temperature can vary. The pools are generally from 37–38˚C. The Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel controls the small campground down the road from the hotel (red arrows: grounds, entrance, hotel). This is not obvious from their website. Talk to them when making your plans. When I stayed, access to the pools was included with the overnight fee, but I believe now you must buy a day pass. The campground is a second string for the hotel, and rather basic. The ground was a bit soft when I was there in winter, and the big trees are lovely but not helpful for solar. ■ Waingaro waingarohotsprings.co.nz It was the people and the water that put this hotspring on my favourite list. A rolling rural drive 24 km to the east of Ngāruawāhia in the Waikato, brings you to Waingaro Springs, with hot pools, camp sites, a motel, and, next door, an old hotel that provides takeaways as well as meals and drinks. The facilities are old-school and tired, but the water is marvellous, and there is a pool where you can choose your heat by simply choosing where in the pool you sit. Perfect. Too hot? Move right. Need a hot hot top up? Move to the left. The long pool is cool enough to swim lengths. Temperatures vary from 37–41˚C. There’s a children’s pool, (and up the hill a looooong water slide. They say. I wasn’t tempted). I measure the water quality by its effect on my skin: this one is fantastic. I was there on a Friday night when local and not so local families gathered in the pools. My guess is that this is a regular gathering. Families brought food, and the covered area was perfect for cooking on the BBQ and gathering to eat. Some got takeaways from the hotel next door. There were babies, teens and grandparents and everyone in between. As the cars arrived, they would pause on the driveway, looking down on the pool, calling greetings, before heading for the carpark. People gathered and regathered in groups to catch up on the news, a shifting kaleidoscope of talk, that kept me, as a solo hot-soaker well entertained, and actually thrilled that such community hot-spots still exist and flourish. I will plan a future visit for Friday and Saturday night, in hope of more entertaining soaking. With a long vehicle, I had to go to the very top of the hill to find a park big enough, and the water pressure up there meant a slow fill. The parks look down on the pools (below). The only down side from my point of view was no internet or mobile coverage— that was a few years ago. Now, the maps indicate that 4g mobiles, and rural broadband via a 4g aerial have coverage. ■ Waitangi Soda Springs ckw.nz/about-soda This was the only totally natural spring I visited on my safari. Two thermal springs rise and join with a cool stream. You enter the stream to soak. Some of the stream bank edges have been walled, steps and ramps are provided, and the grassy banks are mowed. There is a toilet and a changing room. The water is not very deep, and the temperature varies, so you can pick your spot and your view to suit. It feels wonderful, the real thing. The springs have been used for hundred of years for healing, recreation and teaching. Night time gatherings provided the opportunity to teach the new generation about the stars and the seasons in the comfort of a long warm soak. The springs are still managed by the local iwi, and there is a small entry fee. There is no overnight camping at the springs, but there is a freedom camping area at the eastern end of Lake Rotomā, not far away. ■ Wairakei Terraces wairakeiterraces.co.nz This is a very upmarket hot pool venue. Just north of Taupo, it is beautifully landscaped to create a different view from every spot, and with a full range of temperatures, it’s not hard to spend a day meandering from pool to pool. It’s open until after dark (though closes earlier in winter) with a variety of lighting effects. Great water, great soak. I bought a ticket off grabone.co.nz , at not quite half the price of buying at the door, and for a soaking session it’s a good deal either way. As you cannot camp at this venue its a single session for the fee. There are changing rooms, a cafe onsite, and you can take a picnic lunch and a book with you, if you want to make a day of it (it’s a pity there aren‘t lockers). There is good parking, including for long vehicles, over the road. For a small extra fee you can take a walk around the geothermal terraces. There are couple of freedom camping spots not too far away, one at the Aratiatia Dam (see p33) to the north and the other at Reid’s Farm/Hipapatua to the south. ◼️ Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 27

10 summer 2024 10 summer 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ©Alex Koveskali I do like pies LOL Heating a pie Alex Koveskali I’ve worked out an effective way to heat up pies. Gas diffuser, pot, a couple of tin bowls, and a lid; on a medium heat for however long you want. I do like pies LOL. Photos ©Alex Koveskali Up Up 10 summer 2024 , p 29

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Camping the Kiwi Way, 6, Summer 2023 Editor Camping the Kiwi Way 6: summer 2023 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) Well worth the walk: A wild, magnificent, windswept, long and sandy beach at the northernmost point of the South Island. Mavis and all her DIY: Here’s a brilliant idea… while everything is stripped apart, why not… Who is advocating for NZers who go camping? Do you want the government to listen to your needs as a NZer who camps? Tips for a successful family camping trip . Make your trip that bit smoother. 50 years of camping at Morison’s Bush I think it was 1973 when I first went camping at Morison’s Bush … RV & Camper business services: North Island | South Island Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 1

5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption make the most of our camping opportunities, whatever they are Editorial Miriam Richardson For those of us camping in tents, or with vans, buses or motorhomes with fixed toilets, the recent law changes are having little immediate impact. Those with portable toilets, and those planning self-containment in their vehicle, are living through a long, slow time of uncertainty while they wait for clarity so they can choose how and whether to upgrade their setup and or pursue other camping options. Let’s encourage our councils to make space for campers of all stripes; they can do it if they have a will. As we enjoy Spring and get ready for the Summer it is time to make the most of our camping opportunities, whatever they are. Share what you know This issue we have featured Stop and Stay, a free listing of recommended places (p12). Add your recommendations for free camping spots, campgrounds, DOC sites or private places that allow people to stay. Those of you camping with dogs, let others know which places are great for you and your pets. Which places are great to take teenagers? toddlers? grandchildren? Where are the places where the fishing is good; or kyaking, cycling, or other pursuit? Love small towns This issue we feature Waiau, a tiny town in North Canterbury with a lot to offer (p23). What small towns have you visited that welcome campers? Let us all know: add their overnight spots to Stop and Stay. We want the small towns to welcome and love us: lets stay some nights, spend some dollars, add some value, explore and enjoy the place. And let’s leave the remote and beautiful places just as beautiful when we leave as when we arrive. Tiaki mai. Miriam Richardson Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 4

5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption SStay-lake ohau_1MNR218.webp SStay-ohau_MNR1133-2.webp SStay-Bendigo_MNR4811.webp SStay_DOC park Hanmer.webp SStay-Paeroa-museum.webp SStay-VinegarHill.webp SStay-Lake-Aniwhenua.webp SStay-F_lake ohau_1MNR218 copy.webp a growing, nationwide, Stop and Stay listing for campers and travellers STOP and STAY Why not stop and stay a while? Angela Bryan Introducing Stop and Stay, where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. NZ’s national camping club, All Points Camping, is proud to bring you their growing, nationwide, Stop and Stay listings for campers and travellers. With the NZ Government and local authorities moving to restrict camping access for both traveling NZers and for recreational campers, it is more important than ever to have recommended places to stop and stay. Finding that perfect spot to relax or get together with family and friends is getting harder and you shouldn’t have to belong to specific organisations to get access to an overnight park. Stop and Stay brings you this. It’s a free resource for NZ campers and travellers, brought to you by campers, for campers. Its free, too, for property owners to be on the list. Stop overs come recommended; some are discounted; they are scattered throughout the country: north, south, east or west there is likely to be a Stop and Stay property on your way. It might be a country pub for a meal, a rural property, a council reserve, a DOC camp; it might be a commercial campground to stay at or a unique day-stop or cafe to visit on your travels. Properties are recommended by the camping public, so you know that they are the best places for NZ travelling campers. Remember to always check with hosts first — phone numbers are provided on most listings, and keep in mind that some properties have restrictions. Dog-friendly properties are indicated on each listing, as are wheelchair accessible properties. Anyone one can access the list or make recommendations, not just club members. The listings can be accessed online on any device, they can be downloaded or printed: stopandstaynz.org Can it get any easier? Can’t find a property in the area you are travelling to? Some areas around NZ have more listings than others; we are always keen to add to the current listings, provided the property has come with recommendations from campers. Tell us about your favourite camping spot, no matter where it is, and what makes it special. Is it right off the beach for an easy fish before breakfast, is it a great spot to go camping with the family pooch, is it super family-friendly with great entertainment for the kids? We want to know. It is as easy as filling in a form: ckw.nz/add-one-now Our regional divisions:North Island: Upper NICentral NI Lower NI South Island:Upper SI Lower SI Symbols on each listing make it easy to find the property that suits you at a glance, including seaside, countryside, or mountains.If you want to fish, go boating , tramping or cycling we have pretty much covered all the options. New Zealand has so many hidden, out of the way little places that may not otherwise appear on your radar when you’re looking for that special place to Stop and Stay. If you find A SPOTdon’t keep it a secret: ckw.nz/add-one-now Some of those special places North Island Lake Aniwhenua Reserve,Bay of Plenty, Whakatane FREE This is a freedom camping area with basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter. The lake is a popular trout fishery and water ski area. Camping in non-self-contained vehicles and tents is allowed. Sites must be left clean. Who: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans Facilities: Toilets, showers, drinking water Activities: Hiking, fishing, swimming, boats and water sports Vinegar Hill, Manawatu Low cost/Free Awesome campsite located right next to the river. A peaceful, council-operated campground, situated just north of Hunterville on the bypass route into the beautiful Manawatu district. Who: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans Facilities: Toilets and cold showers Activities: Fishing, swimming, cycling, hiking Cost: Low cost in summer; free in winter Historic Maritime Museum & Park, Paeroa, Waikato Low cost Five minutes from Paeroa the Historic Maritime Museum and Park has beautifully laid out grounds, river boardwalks and daily boat rides. Who: Caravans, motorhomes, vans:must be self-contained Facilities: Toilets, BBQ’s, fresh water Activities: Hiking, cycling, river boat rides, museum South Island Hanmer Amenity AreaHanmer Springs, Canterbury Free Just behind the DOC fenced compound is a lovely reasonably flat camping area. There’s a stream, several walking and cycling tracks. It’s an easy walk into the town and the famous Hanmer Springs pools. Who: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans: non-self-contained is allowed; dogs allowed. Facilities: Toilets Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, cycling Round Bush CampsiteLake Ohau, Waitaki, Canterbury Free Beautiful beech forest, hung with mistletoe in summer, grows right up to the edge of Lake Ohau. Stunning views of Lake Ohau and the mountains. It’s a gravel road from the Ohau township. Bring insect repellant. Large vehicle access. 4 nights max. DOC. Who: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans Facilities: Non-flush toilet, water from stream. Activities: Boating, swimming, walks, photography. Bendigo freedom campingCromwell – Lindis Crossing Rd Free A beautiful site between the road (SH8) and Lake Dunstan looking across to the Pisa Range. Flush toilets, rubbish bins. 3 nights max. No fires. Some road noise. Who: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans Facilities: Flush toilets, rubbish bins. Activities: swimming, boating, walks. Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 12

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones Watching the sun appear over the distant hills really made an impact. The re-build of my Toyota van Roland Jones It was the 19th January 2021. I had a fishing trip at Kawhia. As I had recently purchased a van for my business, I decided to throw a mattress inside and head off. After a great day’s fishing and a few beers afterwards, I put my head down for the night tucked up in my sheets. I woke up early the next morning and reached out and opened the door. It was so peaceful with a slight breeze. The smell of the sea and watching the sun appear over the distant hills really made an impact. I was bitten by the lifestyle. With retirement pending, I realised this was a fantastic opportunity to explore our beautiful country. After a lot of encouragement from my wife and daughter I fitted out my first campervan. As time progressed, I added more features— I added overhead cabinets. I upgraded the electrical system (with a lot of advice from fellow members) — with a 140W solar panel I had more power than I needed. Originally, I was going to fit thermal curtains then I decided to install wooden shutters. The unexpected bonus was that they kept out the lights of other campers arriving late at night , plus kept the van warmer. I also installed a diesel heater, amazing, warms the van up, but I have to have it on its lowest setting otherwise I’m toast. When I built the van, I knew that sometime later I would have to upgrade it. The utility drawers only came out about half way as I had used some old drawers I had removed from a kitchen. This was not a problem until my wife had a new mattress made for my van. I was able to lift the old mattress to get to the odd item in the back of the drawers but the new mattress was very rigid and heavier, making it almost impossible to get to the back storage units. Time to upgrade I completely removed all the old units. I built a new, double-shelf unit. The left drawer and centre drawer contain the everyday items, drawer #3 hits the wall of the van, however it does open approx 400mm, therefore I can keep tools, guy ropes and pegs there. If I do need something out of the back of drawer #3 then I can completely remove drawer #2 . All drawers have little rollers on the back to ease the open and close and they have magnetic catches. Stage 1 completed Stage 2, later this year, I will re-build the fridge cabinet and bench top, plus install a new toilet. I need it all completed for my next big trip in the South Island — 5 months, starting Feb 2025.◼️ Photos ©2024 Roland Jones Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 7

2 Summer 2022 2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Evaporation can lower the temperature as much as 15°C Camping without a fridge: chilly bins and cooler bags Graham Leslie I am no expert, but here are my tricks for keeping food and drink cool or fresh when camping. In the old days, people used “meat safes” or “safes” which were insect-screened, ventilated boxes or containers located in cool, draughty places. I have no experience with these aand can’t comment about them. My experience is with chilly bins or Esky cooler bags. Without a fridge it is hard to cool things down, so when using a chilly bin or Esky it is important to get everything as cold as possible before you add them in. For instance, we would pre-freeze our drinks in plastic bottles and our meat etc. and these would slowly thaw during our trip. We also pre-froze 3 litre juice bottles filled with drinkable water for a few days before we left so they were really frozen solid. They provided a good reservoir of coldness and when they melted we drank the cold water. When restocking your chilly bin try to get pre-cooled or frozen food to go in it. The coldness in your chilly bin can be extended by: Keeping it in a cool shady spot (this may require shifting it around your camp as the sun moves around). Having it full of cold stuff so there is less room for warm air to circulate around inside it. Avoid opening and closing the bin any more than you need to. Don’t leave things like milk out of the chilly bin longer than necessary as they will warm up. As said previously, without a fridge it is really hard to cool things down, but there are a few tricks. First some science. When something changes from solid to liquid (like ice to water) or from liquid to gas (like water to water vapour) it sucks in heat from the stuff round it. This is effectively how refrigeration and heat pumps work. You can also sometimes see this as condensation or cold patches on the outside of a gas bottle as when the gas inside is drawn off it converts from liquid to gas. Trick 1: Party ice Use a bag of party ice, a chilly bin and salt to cool your drinks or to chill some freshly caught fish to take home. Empty the ice into the bin with your drinks or fish and add some salt and maybe a little bit of water (or use sea water). The salt makes the ice melt faster. The ice needs energy /heat to melt, which it sucks out of your fish or drinks. This cooling is more rapid than just packing stuff in ice. Trick 2: A damp cloth A damp cloth wrapped around what you want to cool will provide cooling as the water evaporates off the cloth. For water to evaporate it needs to go from a liquid to a gas which requires heat which it sucks out of the surrounding objects. This is increased with more air flow. Think about how cold you get wearing wet clothes on a windy day even when the day is warm. This is basically how cooling towers work. Another variation I saw in Egypt was roadside drink stations that looked a bit like large shady rural letter boxes (roof but no sides) with unglazed earthenware jars full of cold water. They were not glazed and were semi-porous so the outsides were always damp and evaporation was happening to keep the water cooler. A couple of other things to be aware of For some foods like milk and butter the light is as much a problem as the temperature and so keeping them in a dark place is important. Cooling drinks in a stream will only work if the stream is colder than the air which often it is not. Our skin is normally about 33°C so most often the air and stream water are going to be cooler than us and we will be shedding heat to them. As water is a better conductor of heat it will feel colder than the air even when this may not be the case. So sometimes putting your drinks in the creek will actually warm them up if they are already at air temperature. Happy Camping Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 25

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Winter’s not going to stop Mavis Cheine Matheson Winter’s not going to stop poptop Mavis enjoying one of the many spots available at Pahoia Beach Park! Bay of Plenty. ©2023 Cheine Matheson Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 4

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption South Arm, Lake Manapouri Tony Kissell South Arm, Lake Manapouri, in March. DOC. Tony Kissel Photo ©2023 Tony Kissel Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 16

2 Summer 2022 2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption NZ's National Parks South Island Lakes Game solutions Rhonda Marshall View the solutions to our two summer games. Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 47

8 Winter 2024 8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption how many have you visited> Game: DOC campsites, 2 Rhonda Marshall There are more than 200 DOC sites throughout New Zealand, 28 in the area shown in the map. In the grid below, fill in 12 DOC sites from the list below. One site will run vertically and the others will run horizontally across the grid. Map: © doc.govt.nz The puzzle does not have gaps between the words., eg., Te Pakau > TePakau. Anaura Bay Arohena Boulders Hot Water Beach Humphries Bay Kakaho Kaniwhaniwha Lake Okareka Lake Tarawera Outlet Makau Landing Manganuka Matataa Mid Okahu Road Ngaherenga Omahuru Orangihikoia Pahautea Hut Piropiro Rerewhakaaitu (Ash Pit Road) Rerewhakaaitu (Brett Road) Rosie Bay Sanctuary Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Te Taita A Makoro Verns Waikeramoana Holiday Park Whakaipo Whitikau View the solution Download the game as a pdf: game-8-06-24-CKW .pdf Download PDF • 1.34MB Download the solution as a pdf: game-solution-8-06-24-CKW .pdf Download PDF • 157KB Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 44

10 summer 2024 10 summer 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Tokomaru Bay ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Tolaga bay ©2024 Bette Cosgrove welcoming campers for summer Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Bette Cosgrove This remote and extraordinarily beautiful part of the Pacific Coast Highway is fully open and welcoming campers for the summer season. The ravages of Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, which completely cut off Te Tairāwhiti along the North Island’s east coast have largely been cleared or repaired along SH35. It is a very special part of Aotearoa New Zealand so try to take your time, enjoying camping in the Gisborne district. Permit applications are open for Raumati/Summer camping period with most sites reopened. Koha is appreciated when applying for a camping permit. You reserve spots via an online booking service that ensures areas are not overcrowded. Making a fair financial contribution to help service these sites is encouraged. About: ckw.nz/camp-tai-rawhiti | Apply for a permit ckw.nz/permit-tai-rawhiti Tokomaru Bay Basic expectations of responsible campers Remember to apply for a permit before you go camping. Tents and non-self-contained and self-contained vehicles are allowed. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when they leave. There is no rubbish collection from any of the seasonal camping areas. #packinpackout #leavenotrace Your dog is allowed at your camp site, but for the safety of other campers they must be under your control. You must pick up and dispose of dog droppings. Drinking water is not available at any camp area, you must bring your own. You must have gas for cooking. No open fires. You must have a chemical toilet — one toilet for every 8 people. ◊ Tolaga Bay Images ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Up Up 10 summer 2024 , p 9