1 Spring 2022 1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption The Roady App Create your bucket lists and tick them off. Roady: The new App on the block Roady The Roady App gives you access to local travel knowledge and makes it easy to plan epic New Zealand trips. Discover NZ’s best things to do, create bucket lists and tick off experiences as you travel the country. PHOTO: ©2022 Roady Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 32

2 Summer 2022 2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Explore the far flung, out-of-the-way places this summer Editorial: A long hot summer Miriam Richardson As we move towards summer the cabbage trees are in full and generous flower, the sign of a long hot summer to come, I am told. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to get out and enjoy our country. Take the kids or the grand-kids with you (see Freedom Camping, 1964 ). Try out all the freedom camping spots along your way, spend a night or two at a motor camp while you explore the area. Have a dip in the sea or the river.Explore the far-flung and out of the way places. After these years of turmoil, make the most of this summer break. Our horizon has some troubling clouds. Freedom camping is under threat, rocketing fuel prices make the miles more expensive, climate excesses are taking out roads, and there is some question if all of them can be reinstated, particularly in the more remote places. So this summer: get out there and enjoy it . A very beautiful country is right on our doorstep. Waiting for us. This issue is kindly sponsored by the All Points Camping Club of NZ and NZ Lifestyle Camping. Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 4

9 Spring 2024 9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption It’s a very looooong flat beach. Long. Flat. ©2024 M Richardson The Farewell Spit The inside of the spit The 4wd bus started on the inside of the spit, skirting inner mudflats. ©2024 M Richardson The inside of the spit The 4wd bus started on the inside of the spit, skirting inner mudflats. ©2024 M Richardson A winding track across the spine of the spit to our first stop on the outer side. ©2024 M Richardson The 4WD really matters on the dunes and the beach. Coming out on the otherside of the spit. ©2024 M Richardson We got to explore the rock formations ©2024 M Richardson We got to explore the rock formations ©2024 M Richardson We got to explore the rock formations ©2024 M Richardson Nikau palms that thrive in this microclimate ©2024 M Richardson We got to explore the rock formations ©2024 M Richardson ©2024 M Richardson ©2024 M Richardson Unstuck The sand defeated the 4WD: we had to get out and push to get back on our way. ©2024 M Richardson It’s a long flat beach. 
 Long. Flat. ©2024 M Richardson Birds. Most of the resident birds decamp to the northern hemisphere for our winter. ©2024 M Richardson Dunes. ©2024 M Richardson The lighthouse; there in the distance; the orange dot. ©2024 M Richardson Heading from the beach to the lighthouse. ©2024 M Richardson A lighthouse and a lighthouse keepers’ house ©2024 M Richardson From the lighthouse ©2024 M Richardson Another light house keepers’ house The light house keepers’ houses are still there. ©2024 M Richardson A lot of green A lot of grass and green from that original garden effort. ©2024 M Richardson Heading back we got to stop and climb a sand dune. ©2024 M Richardson ©2024 M Richardson It’s a very looooong flat beach A winter day on Farewell Spit Miriam Richardson Winter is not the best time to visit Farewell Spit from a bird point of view, but I was there, so I took the tour anyway, and it was spectacular. The spit is 25km long, and a highly protected area. Only the first 4km is open for public access. It’s a world-recognised bird sanctuary for about 90 species, though most birds decamp to the northern hemisphere for our winter. There’s the long beach on the outer side, high dunes along its spine, and shifting swamps and lakes on the inward side. I imagine it is not just the variety of habitat that is good for the birds, but the lack of people, dogs and other predators. The 4wd bus started on the inside of the spit, skirting inner mudflats, until turning down… a winding track across the spine of the spit to our first stop on the outer side. The 4WD really matters on the dunes and the beach. We got to explore the rock formations and admire the nikau palms that thrive in this microclimate. This beach is open to the public, but you have to walk there. The sand defeated the 4WD: we had to get out and push to get back on our way. It’s a long flat beach. Long. Flat. Birds. Dunes. The lighthouse; there in the distance; the orange dot. The spit got its first lighthouse in 1870. There is still a light house, but it is now automated. The light house keepers’ houses are still there, we had our lunch in one, and conservation workers stay in the others. One of the early lighthouse keepers carried out soil, bag by bag, to create his garden. Macrocarpa and pine were the windbreak tree of choice. A lot of grass and green from that original garden effort. Heading back we got to stop and climb a sand dune. From the top of the sand dune you can see the swamp and lakes on the inner side of the spit, and beyond to the hills on the other side of Golden Bay, around Port Tarakohe. It was a long way back down to the bus. Then it is a long and flat drive again, following our earlier wheel tracks to be sure to avoid any quick or soft sand. Our finale took us westwards, to Cape Farewell. Collingwood campground Then we returned to base in Collingwood, where I had a prime spot at the campground: a winter bonus. ◼️ Images ©2024 Miriam Richardson Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 17

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption A stove jack Keil MacDiarmid Best mod for camping so far, a stove jack that I got sewn into the awning. Keil MacDiarmid ©2023 Keil MacDiarmid Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 10

12 Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption chilly-rollercoaster_H.webp GO TO Chilly chilly chilly out there Rollercoaster Francis Donegan It has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of late. New campa repairs — gearbox etc. After a new clutch kit, synchro failed. Now up for a new box, thanks Walsh Autospares, Inglewood, and Pitstop Levin for coming to the rescue. I’ll be back on the road soon. ©2025 Francis Donegan Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 13

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing Warm. Rain north and east. NIWA summer forecast NIWA Warmer than average; more days over 25°C; more dry spells; likely to be some short intense rain events in the Far North and along the eastern coasts. Warm seas — the marine heatwave is likely to continue intensify. Read the detail: ckw.nz/niwa-summer-24 Images: © NIWA Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 41

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing My day at Ferrymead Tony Knights My day at Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch. ©2024 Tony Knights See the gallery Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 19

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing STOP and STAY Ōtaki Rivermouth M Richardson Fishing at the Ōtaki Rivermouth. ◊ October. ©2024 M Richardson Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 11

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Vege nachos: Recipes for camping Margaret Earle and Graham Leslie Up Serves 4–8 This recipe is easy to make. It uses mostly tinned foods so is a great meal to make when you are running low on fresh foods or if you have no fridge. Increase or decrease the quantities of the ingredients depending on how many people you are feeding. Ingredients 1 Tbsp oil 1–2 onions (diced) Garlic (fresh or from a jar) 1–2 tins chopped tomatoes 2–3 tins chilli beans (not drained) 1 tin of black beans or pinto beans (drained) Small tin or sachet of tomato paste (optional) Veges, diced; a range such as carrots, capsicum, mushrooms, courgettes, peas, green beans Small tin of whole kernel corn (optional) Method Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onions and garlic and fry until starting to colour. Add chopped tomatoes, tins of beans and tomato paste (if using). Combine and bring to the boil. Add the carrots and any other veges that need time to cook. Cover and simmer. As the carrots begin to soften add other veges that need less cooking time. Stir often so the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. If the mixture dries out, add a little water. When all the veges have been added and are sufficiently soft, take the pan off the heat and serve. Depending on your preferences and what you have available, vege nachos can be served over rice or corn chips or used in tacos or tortillas. It can be topped with sour cream, grated cheese, guacamole, jalapenos or chilli sauce. Up Up 1/0 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up In the Winter issue Editor Up ‘ Let’s go south for a few weeks ’ ‘How many weeks?’ ‘Eight.’ ‘How about six?’ Greenies on the road : Managing food scraps. Winter's here : Some of our most glorious times camping have been in the winter season. Tips and tricks. Before the cyclone : Freedom Camping Eastern Hawke's Bay, Winter 2022. Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track : We put it to a family-friendly test: with my toddler (and his dada) in tow, we set out. Self containment changes in brief RV & Camper business services : Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. Up Up 1/0 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Autumn Gold Beautiful vintage buses and trucks Franziska Lots of beautiful vintage buses and trucks in the morning mist. Franzisca ©2024 Rv and Tiny House Living NZ Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 15

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption AutumnGold-H.webp Gregs Eye at Rays Rest Friday evening and Saturday morning at Rays Rest. It never disappoints. © 2024 Greg Lokes. Off the road Got run off the road last weekend. Luckily no real damage due to the skills and help from some awesome West Coast farmers. The guy towing a caravan was hogging the road coming towards me around the corner and refused to move. But anyhow… onwards and upwards. ©2024 Vanessa Parkinson Fire circle Fire circle on a still Autumn night. Magical. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Mt Somers: musterers hut ©2024 Linda Butler A wrap A wrap. Time to start heading back south after weeks cycling. Bike packed for this afternoon’s bus trip. ©2024 Stephen Wood My stew is bubbling My stew is bubbling on the fire and I’m contemplating getting a bit more level. I’m on a bit of a lean and my carrot went rolling off the bench LOL. Franzisca ©2024 RV and Tiny House Living NZ Skippers Canyon Quite happy to have taken the tour. Able to look at the sights. Just WOW. Loved it. ©2024 Trisha Fisk Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka. ©2024 M Richardson Moving camp When you decide to move camp to a sunnier spot mid morning. Just pick it up and go.… ©2024 Beverley Stoneley Lake Wardell Free camping near Twizel. ©2024 M Richrdson Fantail Martin got the winning photo of the birds last weekend. Fantail. ©2024 Martin Butler Clydesdales at Erewhon A fabulous Clydesdale wagon ride one winter at Erewhon, Canterbury High Country. ©2018 M Richardson Dansey’s Pass The top of Dansey’s Pass (935 metres) looking out toward Oamaru 50 kms in the distance. ©2024 Tony Kissel Beautiful vintage buses and trucks Lots of beautiful vintage buses and trucks in the morning mist ©2024 Rv and Tiny House Living N Folding electric bike n the middle of nowhere Just met a 75 year old lady on an electric folding bike in the middle of nowhere. She was biking to her nearest town to get a prescription. Only thought to get a photo after we stopped and talked. With my cycle-touring load, I wasn’t going to catch her! Northland. ©2024 Stephen Wood To the top of the Ahuriri Valley A nice walk to the top of the Ahuriri Valley, I had the place to my self. Started to snow behind me as I was walking out. Ahuriri Valley, Omarama, North Otago. Photos ©2024 Tony Kissel Only getting in 123 Watts Well some days it makes no difference at all how much solar you have on the roof. We have just under 3000 Watt of solar on the roof and only getting in 123 Watts. Very overcast day here in Methven. ©2024 Allan Henderson Beautiful phone Take phone to a beautiful lake-edge perch. Engage with phone. Return to van. Drive away. 
It takes all kinds. Lake Wanaka. ©2024 M Richardson Longslip Station Well, how’s this for a welcome back into the Mackenzie Basin! — Longslip Station, Lindis Pass. ©2024 Shellie Evans. autumn-rugby-5_H.webp Campers enjoying a local rugby game at Mt Somers. ©2024 Linda Butler Ballooning Today was an early start to ballooning in Canterbury. ©2024 Tony Knights Hakataramea Pass David Liddall ©2024 David Liddall GO TO Autumn Gold AUTUMN GOLD Editor Read the Autumn Gold stories here: Autumn Gold Image: ©2024 Andrew Morton Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 7