8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Autumn Gold Close the gate Dave Adamson Them: Please close the gate. Me: OK, job done. Mt Lees Reserve. Manawatu. ©2024 Dave Adamson Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 28

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing What a view to wake up to What a view to wake up to Dave Adamson What a view to wake up to this morning. National Park, Waiouru. ©2024 Dave Adamson Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 13

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption planning-toilet-H.webp GO TO Autumn Gold capacity to hold enough waste for 3 days Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? Bette Cosgrove There are multiple fixed toilet options to meet your space and budget. The toilet receptacle must have the capacity to hold enough waste for 3 days of use by the number of people camping in the vehicle. This number appears on the warrant. Consider if you need 12v power or separate water source for flushing. This may determine your choice. Options : chemical cassette toilets swivel cassette toilets compost waterless loos (more p16) DiY compost loo separation tank toilets bagged waste compost toilets marine toilets with small waste tanks incineration toilets plumbed toilets with black tanks. Larger motorhomes or caravans often have black tanks, but these aren’t an option when space is limited. What does “fixed” mean? Fixed simply means attached so the toilet cannot be removed from the vehicle. Fixed does not mean permanently plumbed in. The base must be permanently fixed to the floor or onto a fixed sliding platform that is bolted down. If the toilet is in the vehicle and the waste tank/s can be safely lifted out within the vehicle to be emptied, then this meets the rules. You do not have to only empty the waste via an external compartment or door. Portable toilets don’t meet the new criteria because their base waste tank has to be removed for emptying. A modified portapotty is highly unlikely to meet the new standard. What physical space is ok? You don’t need a separate toilet or shower room to fit it into. The rules state that you must be able to “use” your toilet within the vehicle. There is no demand to have it always available when your bed is made up. If you can access it and use it, it passes. Sealed tanks The waste tanks must have a fully sealable lid or gate closure — not just a closing toilet lid. What does it mean for a toilet to be vented? A pipe vent is all that is required, there is no need for a fan unless the toilet manufacturer requires it. You currently need to breach the permanently fixed, sealed cassette toilet to add a vent pipe to the removable tank to comply. Some cassette toilets have extra vent systems designed to fit them, some do not. You will nullify any warranty for a new cassette toilet by modifying it yourself. Make sure the vent connection can be easily detached from the cassette and ensure there is no way it can spill when removing or carrying it to empty. See p12 for more on venting, including on toilet cassettes. Freedom camping & self-containment 2 Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? 2 Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? 4 Getting your camping vehicle certified 8 Am I freedom camping? 8 What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping 10 Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? 12 Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how 14 Keeping up with the self-containment changes 16 Composting and coddiwompling ︎ Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 10

Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption making_H_MNR_2119.webp GO TO CHILLY CHILLY CHILLY OUT THERE Gas is a much better option. Making the toast off-grid – use gas Graham Leslie 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. Electric toasters use a lot of power even if only for a short time. That big power load of 800 to 1800Watts creates very large, dangerous currents on the 12Volt parts of your system. Large currents, if not properly managed, can start fires. Toasters use power at 25 to 40 times that of a laptop, for instance. Additionally most of us don’t have unlimited battery power so I prefer to keep my battery power for things like fridges, laptops, TVs or other devices that don’t have a non-electric option. Making toast does not require electricity. This also applies to electric kettles. They too are very greedy on power and are best avoided when off-grid. There is a good range of stove-top kettles to choose from. My only advice is check they pour nicely. “I just use my generator” Be aware that running a generator in the morning to make your toast and boil the jug will not endear you to your neighbouring campers. Toast In a traditional camping world you would have used a toasting fork and a fire, but this is not particularly practical with fire restrictions. The next best thing is a toaster to put on a gas cooker of which there are many varieties. Some work better than others and I have tried many of them and this is my run down. Graham: First choice is a two-slice toaster. It has a metal mesh inner that holds and spreads the heat which toasts bread fairly evenly. These are also good on small stoves. They are a bit pricey from $40 to $70 but they make nice toast. May be a bit bulky for some campers. Miriam: I have one, in my shed, somewhere, for sale, if anyone wants one. Didn’t work for me. I think my elements were too big or too small — the flame wouldn’t just go up the middle. Graham: Second choice is the old 4-slice toaster. This is the design I grew up with. They are sometimes hard to balance on a smaller gas cooker and don’t tend to cook the toast so evenly (you can rotate the bread round on the toaster to fix this). They give the toast a bit of a polka-dot pattern as most the heat comes through the little holes. They are around $30 to $40 and make passable toast. (A vintage version.) May be a bit bulky for some campers. Graham: There is a variety of single-slice toasters that fit over the element like a frying pan. I don’t see why these would not work. I looked for some reviews and only found one that said it did work OK. These tend to be small and cheaper at under $20. Miriam: I used the above mesh one in my van when I started out. It heats the metal mesh which then radiates heat to your toast. OK for white bread, but very slow for Vogels. Takes up very little space. Quite good for one person Graham: This is a folding toaster, but I have never had any success with these. They are cheaper to buy at under $20 but as I have never managed to make it work, I can’t recommend them. I had a look at some reviews, and they seemed to divide between ‘didn’t work at all’ (my experience) and those who said it was fine. Graham: Another option is if you have a grill on your gas cooker or stove. We have made good toast under these over the years. Sometimes making the toast this way feels a bit slow and fiddley. Miriam: If your grill is big enough for 3 or more slices, this method might have an advantage. FueledWithFood: Broiling bread is the fastest way to toast bread in large amounts, but don’t blink because it’ll go from golden brown to dark and burnt quickly. Miriam: There are a couple of toasters that have metal with holes to direct and moderate the heat from your gas flame to the bread. The flat, two slice toaster, the Camp-A-Toaster (above, $29), doesn’t take much room, and makes great toast. It doesn’t stay shiny long; it blackens then rusts; lasts about 4 years. It is fast for white bread, slow for Vogels. Bonus: since the toast is flat you can add your butter shavings to the cooked side to soften up for spreading, or melt your cheese on the toast. At a pinch, warm croissants. This is Miriam’s number 1 pick. Miriam: You can toast your bread in a cast iron pan; with butter, oil or dry. I tried this with Vogels in a dry pan, and it did work, though very slowly. I thought it would dry the toast out too much, but didnt. I consulted the internet on this, being short of experience. FueledWithFood suggests: Cast iron: preheat the pan on medium; 3 mins each side, 2 mins if you use butter in the pan. Carbon steel: medium for plain bread, low if you use butter in the pan; 2 mins per side. Nonstick: low and slow, 3 mins each side, half that if you use butter in the pan. Stainless steel: don’t do it. Fried bread soupaddict: “The texture of fried bread is just perfect. I like bread out of the toaster as much as the next person, but if you’re like me, you automatically reach for the butter or other condiments to moisten the bread. It’s just better that way. With fried toast, there’s a nice balance of crunchy texture and olive oil lusciousness. Sprinkle a little finishing salt on top, and you could eat it sans toppings.” Just needs a drizzle of oil in the pan. OR: Go old-school and truly minimilist and hold the toast over the gas flame!(And let us know how you get on.) Miriam: I think it all depends on your gas burners and the kind of bread. A toaster can be perfect for one and hopeless for another. White bread toasts fast and easy. More dense bread such as Vogels toasts slowly, whatever toaster you use. NOTE: Any draft while you are toasting can slow things down as the heat can go sideways instead of directly up to the bread. A wind shield helps with this (even inside!). 🏕️ Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 33

9 Spring 2024 9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Camping the Kiwi Way Camping the Kiwi Way, 9, Spring 2024 Editor Featured Steampunk — from North to South and back again: "It's a chance to get dressed up andsome have fun page 5 The re-build of my Toyota van: I woke up to the smell of the sea and the sun rising. I was bitten by the lifestyle. Page 7 Towing your caravan — tips, tricks and weights: If you are new to towing it is not hard to master. Page 13 Buyer beware: The caravan was only 9 years old. We pawed over the photos, checked questions asked… Page 21 The making of the Black Moa™ A new cassette toilet for small spaces. Page 25 Government and councils: articles of interest Self containment: articles of interest About this issue Table of contents 2 Self-containment warrant cards: which ones are valid? 2 Freedom camping and self-containment: where are we at? 2 More for councils and government 3 Featured in the Spring issue 4 Editorial 5 Steampunk— from north to south and back again 7 The re-build of my Toyota van 8 The West Coast in winter 9 Solar basics for dummies 11 Converting your camper van: The Cruzar Campervan story 13 Towing your caravan — tips, tricks and weights 15 A night in an arboretum 16 Cautionary tyre tale 17 A winter day on Farewell Spit 19 On the shoulder of a god 19 It was freezing 20 Buying used caravans: What you need to look for 21 Buyer beware 22 HOBBIES Home roasted coffee beans 23 Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ 24 Kiwi ingenuity & insults 24 Fix’n’Rail 25 A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ 26 Challenges for local councils 27 North Island hot pool safari 30 RECIPES Making the most of your pressure cooker 31 RECIPES Girdle scones (aka griddle scones) 32 GAME DOC campsites 3: Central NI Fill in the spaces 33 The Aratiatia Dam 34 Stop and Stay City dwellers: your first camp away Stop and Stay 35 Stop and Stay Parua Bay 35 Stop and Stay Waikawa Bay 36 EVENTS Come camping 37 EVENTS Festivals 38 DOC update 39 Getting your camping vehicle certified 40 All Points Camping Club of NZ Self-containment & freedom camping 2 Self-containment warrant cards: which ones are valid? 2 Freedom camping and self-containment: where are we at? 23 Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ 24 Kiwi ingenuity & insults 24 Fix’n’Rail 25 A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ 26 Challenges for local councils Government and councils Articles of interest for those working in government and those in local and regional councils Self Containment and freedom camping 2 Self-containment warrant cards: which ones are valid? 2 Freedom camping and self-containment: where are we at? 23 Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ 24 Kiwi ingenuity & insults 24 Fix’n’Rail 25 A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ 26 Challenges for local councils Camping in action 7 The re-build of my Toyota van 8 The West Coast in winter 15 A night in an arboretum 27 North Island hot pool safari 33 The Aratiatia Dam About this issue ISSUE 9, SPRING 2024 ISSN: 2815-8261 (Print) | ISSN: 2815-827X (Online) ©2024 All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc Editor: Miriam Richardson | editor@campingthekiwiway.org PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc & NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd ORDER OR SUBSCRIBE Printed copies including postage: $44 for a year (4 issues) Subscribe $13.50 for a single copy Subscribe ADVERTISING For sizes and prices see ckw.nz/advertising | editor@campingthekiwiway.org Front cover: Steampunk, ©2024 Margaret Earle. More on p5 SHARE YOUR STORIES If your group or club is promoting NZers enjoying our great outdoors, we would like to share your stories. Tenting, caravanning, motorhoming, van camping, bike camping, hiking and more. Camping photos and stories. Club stories and photos. Upcoming events that include camping. Opinion pieces on camping issues. Photos 1mb or more in size. Email words and (separate) images: editor@campingthekiwiway.org CONTRIBUTIONS CLOSE Nov 1 for the Summer issue Feb 1 for the Autumn issue But , for late-breaking articles talk to the editor. Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 1

2 Summer 2022 Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS PDF BUY Up NZers go camping: clubs & groups on Facebook Up NZ cycling groups Motorhomers go cycling NZ New Zealand motorhomers including those in buses and caravans who are interested in cycling trails, cycleways, roads or mountain bike trails. You can post pictures of your cycling adventures, connect with others to organise group rides, and discuss anything about bikes both electric and non electric. 3k members [ ckw.nz/motorhomers-cycle](http://ckw.nz/motorhomers-cycle) Bikepacking New Zealand Bikepacking is about getting outdoors and seeing new country. It is any ride that includes an overnight stay. This group is about sharing ideas, routes, bike hacks and ride info. 7.2k members [ ckw.nz/bikepacking](http://ckw.nz/bikepacking) NZ Cycle Touring Traditional road based cycle touring. 3.5k members [ ckw.nz/cycle-touring](http://ckw.nz/cycle-touring) Recreational Riders NZ A resource for the ever growing recreational cyclist community in NZ 6.7k members [ ckw.nz/rec-riders](http://ckw.nz/rec-riders) NZ women travelling NZ solo women travellers Discussion, support, inspiration and sharing among NZ women who travel solo (sometimes or all the time), and overnight in their vehicles. Maybe in a caravan, a motorhome, van or a car. 450 members [ ckw.nz/solo-women-travellers](http://ckw.nz/solo-women-travellers) Female Travel Buddies NZ For single NZ women who travel in a self contained motorhome /camper / caravan (not a car nor station wagon) and who do not travel with a man. 377 members [ ckw.nz/female-travel-buddies](http://ckw.nz/female-travel-buddies) Motorhome Babes This is group is capped at 500, and is currently not accepting new members, so it is hidden on Facebook. It is a very active and friendly group, and there are frequent, informal meet ups around the country. It is for women who travel on their own in their motorhomes at least some of the time. Worth keeping an eye out, so you can join up when places become available. 500 members (currently closed, so there is no link) Women Travel in New Zealand It's all about '& Travel in New Zealand'. Why travel alone? Meet other women and make the most of your trip. 1.4K members [ ckw.nz/womentravelnz](http://ckw.nz/womentravelnz) Wāhine tramping and hiking NZ 9.5K members [ ckw.nz/wahine](http://ckw.nz/wahine) Women's Hiking NZ 2.5K members [ ckw.nz/hiking](http://ckw.nz/hiking) Wāhine Outdoors New Zealand 185 members [ ckw.nz/wahine-outdoors](http://ckw.nz/wahine-outdoors) Camping groups NZ Fun Adventures Camping For all types of camping including families; to share your camps, gear and the cool locations you visit. Our aim is to inspire more people to get out camping whether it's done on a tight budget or in super luxury. 12K members [ facebook.com/groups/nzfacamping](http://facebook.com/groups/nzfacamping) All Points Camping NZ - chat, share A group run by NZ's national camping club to support campers in NZ. regularly runs camps. 8.6K members [ facebook.com/groups/AllpointsNZ](http://facebook.com/groups/AllpointsNZ) Motorhomes, Caravans, Campers NZ For motorhome, caravan and camping enthusists to buy, sell or chat about anything to do with being on the go or the best places to visit or how to solve problems. 10K members [ ckw.nz/m-c-c](http://ckw.nz/m-c-c) NZ Motorhoming/Caravanning/Camping with kids A family friendly group for those looking for places to motorhome, caravan or tent with kids and grand kids. 2.1K members [ ckw.nz/with-kids](http://ckw.nz/with-kids) New Zealand Camping Guide This group is for people to share camping spots and information with each other. 1.9K members [ ckw.nz/nzcg](http://ckw.nz/nzcg) New Zealand 4WD and Camping Show us your off-road adventures and stunning camping spots. 6.7K members [ ckw.nz/4wd](http://ckw.nz/4wd) ### NEXT ISSUE Facebook groups for particular kinds of camping or overnighting. Up Up camp-nzfa_w.webp camp-nzfa_w.webp 1/1

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption tiny-flag-raising_mw.webp Sunday morning flag raising Angela Bryan Sunday morning flag raising The Bay of Plenty family camp at Paengaroa, October 2023. All Points Camping 
©2023 Angela Bryan Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 22

2 Summer 2022 Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS PDF BUY Up More for councils and government, Issue 2 Editor Up 2 Implications for Councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill’ 4 How many freedom campers are there? 4 Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip 24 Freedom Camping on the East Cape 28 Talking to four van loads of international tourists Camping in action 8 Gore Bay 9 Cycle touring 14 Freedom camping 1964 16 Wild Camping with a dog 19 The Wild Wairarapa Coast 32 Fishing at Kingston 34 Purakaunui Bay Campsite 35 Clifden suspension bridge 37 Hitting the Northland beaches Up Up 1/0

10 summer 2024 10 summer 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption I’ve met a nice group of friends, who mix happily and include everyone STOP and STAY Teeming at Terako Downs Julie Adam — the Kite Lady Not bothering much about the forecast warning for rain over Labour Weekend, I loaded up the camper, with clothes, food and my two dogs, and off we went to Terako Downs. The roaring rivers on the drive up through the Amuri region suggested that there had been quite a bit of rain in the mountains, but the sun was shining and it was going to be a long weekend with gorgeous views and good people. Terako Downs is situated in North Canterbury on the Inland Road between Waiau and Kaikōura. This is one of my favourite drives. There are no villages or shops en route, just mixed-use farmland, braided rivers and mountains. From Waiau, the road is a little hilly and windy with some tight corners, but well signposted — as long as you know 25kph means go really slow! After Mt Lyford, the scenery opens up, with views across big open river valleys, before arriving at the coast just south of Kaikōura, where the sea goes out to the horizon. Terako Downs is only 18km from Waiau, just south of the Mt Lyford Village. If you’re coming from Kaikōura, the trip is 64km, which takes about an hour. I hadn’t been to the Terako Downs site before, and was really looking forward to it. It is clearly signposted on the road, with a gate leading into a rambling grassy site (no hard stands, but good firm ground, even after all the rain), with trees, quirky fences and bridges over a drain to navigate. It’s not all level, but there’s plenty of level ground. There’s bush and birdsong around, as well as chickens and, to my dogs’ delight, feral rabbits! Below the campsite is a river with a swimming hole, which would be fabulous in summer — but we weren’t ready for that this Labour Weekend. Robins ©2024 Debbie Tutton ©2024 Tony Knights. Vans, motorhomes and people of all shapes and sizes arrived over the Friday, and, after setting up camp, we all gathered under the shade of a large gazebo and outdoor covered area by an old corrugated iron barn, which was the campsite ‘clubrooms’. Exploring inside this building was a delight, with a kitchen area (microwave and electric kettle), plenty of armchairs, table and chairs, and a big log burner keeping the space very toasty. There was a door leading through to another bigger space. The building, inside and out, was filled with an eclectic collection of memorabilia, creating a fun museum — clearly reflective of our wonderful hosts’ (Fritz and Debbie) personalities and lives. ©2024 Jo Robinson As the sun went down, the fairy lights in the trees and on fences came on, creating a fun and colourful outlook in the darkness — although most of us were gathered around the fire inside, where the chatter and stories went on until bedtime. Saturday brought rain, so most of us gathered around the fire again or laid low in our own spaces doing the things we like to do. A few brave souls with dogs attached the leads, and went off along the road, or down through the paddocks to explore. Some campers even headed off to Kaikōura for the day to check out the shops and restaurants. Back at my camper after our morning walk, the dogs dried out on the bed and watched the other campers through the windows (Dog TV!), while I spent time with an audiobook and knitting. On Saturday night, there was music. People brought guitars, ukuleles, tambourines, shakers and song sheets. A stage and sound system was set up and the extroverts performed — some even trying out a bit of line dancing. We all joined in and the rain on the roof kept up the rhythm. Sunday morning, and the sun came out glorious and warm — and to show a new river had appeared, where the day before there had been a dry drainage ditch running through the campsite. This provided a bit of entertainment as our host took off her trousers to get in and clear grass clippings blocking a pipe under one of the wee bridges to let the water clear. Out of the water, at least, the temperature wasn’t freezing! But the rain came back in the afternoon, and we retreated again to the fire. A screen and projector were set up where the music had been, and we were able to pick from a good variety of DVD movies. A great excuse to snuggle into a comfy chair with a blanket and sit back, knit and relax. The following morning brought sunshine again, and after a session under the gazebo to talk about our weekend and make our farewells, we all packed up at a leisurely pace and headed on to our next adventures, or to home. The All Points camping weekends I’ve attended so far have all been really friendly and laid back. I feel I’ve met a nice group of friends, who mix happily and include everyone. There’s always snacks and drinks shared and no time pressure. Linda seems to manage to include an extra treat, whether it’s a cream tea, or a pot luck meal, and ensures everyone is made welcome. I’m looking forward to the next one — and should be dried out by then! ◊ Trevor, a Cairn Terrier, trying to decide whether he needs to go out in the rain. ©2024 Julie Adam See the gallery for more images. Up Up 10 summer 2024 , p 35

11 autumn 2025 11 autumn 2025 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption waihora_H-Linda-7.webp ©2025 Linda Butler waihora_tony-5.webp ©2025 Tony Knights waihora_Linda-1 2.webp ©2025 Linda Butler The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. ©2025 Linda Butler The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. ©2025 Linda Butler Caroline, Penny and I went for a short ride on the Rail Trail. Me on my scooter and she on her bike. ©2025 Linda Butler Pets are allowed at Waihora. ©2025 Tony Knights a base for exploring the nearby Banks Peninsula New Year at Waihora Domain Linda Butler This venue is our favourite go-to for Christmas due to its proximity to everything. If you are travelling or want company for Christmas next year, do consider joining us. Motukārara is about 20 minutes from the outskirts of Christchurch. Toilet, fresh water, BBQ, playground. $10 per vehicle per night. Pets okay. It is a perfect location as a base for exploring the nearby Banks Peninsula (Akaroa, Okains Bay) Little River, Lincoln and more. It is the gateway to the Motukārara Rail Trail leading to Little River, passing Birdlings Flat along the way. The trail to Lincoln is in the opposite direction. Lincoln or Halswell are the nearest for groceries and laundry. There is also a swimming pool at Halswell. Dump stations are located at Rhodes Park in Tai Tapu or Rolleston. We enjoyed 2 weeks here where we met up with members from as far away as Taranaki, Oxford, Ashburton and many from Christchurch. Some stayed a night or two, others a week, another couple the entire 2 weeks. We also welcomed a lot of day visitors this season, met new members and welcomed others to the club. Christmas Day, Denise and Kelvin from Taranaki joined us for lunch. Yes, we even had some pudding. (A couple of others were staying but went home to families for lunch due to the close proximity of the camp to their homes). Boxing Day saw a few more campers staying and we had a combined tea with the main drawcard being the roast lamb cooked by Parky and Liz. We all contributed something to the table. It poured with rain but the gazebo kept us kind of snug. We spent a large part of our time sitting around chatting and camp watching (as we do). Caroline, Penny and I went for a short ride on the Rail Trail. Me on my scooter and she on her bike. We only went 4 kilometres in as the winds were a bit harsh. Still, we enjoyed the little we accomplished. Over the next few days some of the group enjoyed day trips to neighbouring towns including popular Little River, Akaroa and nearby Birdlings Flat. I have fond memories of there as a child fossicking for precious stones. Some of us also went ‘around the block.’ It is 4 kilometres on a mix of shingle and sealed roads. Ray took advantage of a moment for a teaching lesson (p11) on his new water bladder and a water pump which runs off his cordless drill. Interesting and tempting to purchase! The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. Most went through the gate on the boundary of the race track. The domain soon filled with parked cars. A few just stayed around their vehicles or the trees and picnicked while making their bets and listening to the race over the loud speaker. New Year was reasonably quiet for us. I do not think any of our group stayed up to see it in. Yes, we are party poopers… lol! The weather was mean to us this season. It was temperamental. Vicious hot sun one day, pouring with rain the next. We did enjoy an old movie in the caravan awning, but I think a projector would give us a bigger screen. Not on the urgent list to purchase. Now we look forward to next year! n Images: ©2025 Linda Butler and Tony Knights. Up Up 11 autumn 2025 , p 36

1 Spring 2022 Seventh week Up Lisa Ambrose Seventh week on the road in Aotearoa in this beauty. Dunedin to Auckland and back again. Lisa Ambrose. Photos ©2022 Lisa Ambrose. Up Up Up Spring 2022 ISSUE 1 BUY PDF CONTENTS Seventh week on the road 1/3

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Bette's family camping back then. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Bette's family camping now ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Family camping… part of my DNA Bette Cosgrove Family camping… part of my DNA for 60 years. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 13