1 Spring 2022 Firth of Thames Up Wayne Ravelich Our view last night of the Firth of Thames. Parked a couple of km north of Thames at a wonderful free site on the water front. Wayne Ravelich ©2022 Wayne Ravelich Up Up Up Spring 2022 ISSUE 1 BUY PDF CONTENTS 1/1

Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF CONTENTS Issue 10, Summer 2024 Cover image: Waiorongomai Valley ©2024 Greg Lokes Editorial Come Camping Stop and Stay Contribute About TESTING DYNAMIC ISSUE 10 Table of contents Double-digit highways Next SH 32/41, West of Lake Taupo Next SH45 The Surf Coast Highway, Te Ika a Maui North Island Next SH60 Richmond to Collingwood, Tasman Next Butchers Dam aurora Next We got bogged: “Because it’d be funner,” he said Next And people wonder why I like camping Next Springing Next What a difference a day makes Next Waitaki first day Next Ōtaki Rivermouth Next NIWA summer forecast Next Camp Fest ‘25 Next All roads lead to Camp Fest Next I really like the Waiouru Army Museum Next Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Next Freedom camping news Next Self-containment warrant cards: Which ones are valid? Next But I am not freedom camping… Next A roof-top tent Next Revolutionizing Kiwi camping with Fix’n’Rail Next What is out there Next This is the summer to visit Queenstown Next The Wairau Next Getting your camping vehicle certified Next Dealing with a caravan flat Next Sunday morning caravan Lego Next Old Blue Next Kea attack Next First time out with my new tent Next Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Next Temple Stream Next Marfells Beach Next Exploring Clandyboye Next Being able to get out into nature Next Making camping more accessible for everyone Next Caravan tales Next Dannevirke Holiday Park is making its facilities more accessible Next What a view to wake up to Next Danseys Pass Next From rugby to pets — How Covid19 started the tail wagging on HELPP VET Next Pippa in the hammock Next Planning to camp with your pet? Resources Next My day at the Ellesmere A&P Show Next The Slow Road Next My day at Ferrymead Next NZ Cheese Festival Next A long weekend on the Waikato River Next Safe toilet chemicals Next The fairy forest walk Next Teeming at Terako Downs Next Terako Downs entrance Next Up, up the Waiorongomai Valley Next Favourite and quick camping meals Next Alice cooking dinner on the BBQ Next Heating a pie Next Ordinary cycle Next Fishing in the snow Next Trying out my new quilt Next GAME: DOC campsites 4: Lower North Island Next HOBBIES: Disc golf Next Stop and Stay: City dwellers: 2nd camp: more adventurous Next Lake Poaka Next Rays Rest Next DOC update Next Uretiti Next King’s Birthday camp at Kekerengu Next Foxton Beach Next Three nights at Conway Flats Next Fantastic time at the Onearo campground Next Come camping Next Festivals Next The All Points Camping Club of NZ Next A summer of content: editorial Next Councils & Government Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Read But I am not freedom camping… Read This is the summer to visit Queenstown Read Getting your camping vehicle certified Read Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Read Being able to get out into nature Read Making camping more accessible for everyone Read Dannevirke Holiday Park is making its facilities more accessible Read Safe toilet chemicals Read A summer of content: editorial Read Self-containment & Freedom Camping Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Read Freedom camping news Read Self-containment warrant cards: Which ones are valid? Read But I am not freedom camping… Read This is the summer to visit Queenstown Read Getting your camping vehicle certified Read Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Read Being able to get out into nature Read Making camping more accessible for everyone Read Caravan tales Read Safe toilet chemicals Read View More

I can’t believe we are the only ones at Lake Pukaki tonight. So incredibly grateful to have captured these skies. BUY PDF CONTENTS Spring 2023 ISSUE 5 Up The only ones at Lake Pukaki Lou Riches I can’t believe we are the only ones at Lake Pukaki tonight. So incredibly grateful to have captured these skies. ©2023 Lou Riches Up Up Up So incredibly gratefu tiny-pukaki-F.webp tiny-pukaki-F.webp 1/1

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Autumn Gold Hakataramea Pass David Liddall Hakataramea Pass ©2024 David Liddall Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 17

12 Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption chilly-stuck2_H.webp GO TO Chilly chilly chilly out there I was bogged for the night! Stuck! Heather Auckram Oh no! After all the rain in the deep south the gravel track had turned to slush. I was bogged for the night! The next morning two heroes turned up in the pouring rain and hauled my campervan out of the water logged mud with a hefty chain and their trusty Huffer machine. Eternally grateful to you, Nathan and Dougie. ©2025 Heather Auckram Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 9

Bus Porn at Winter Woodie, Woodville, June. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Bus Porn at Winter Woodie Up Franziska Bus Porn at Winter Woodie, Woodville, June. ©2023 @Franziska Rv and Tiny House Living NZ Up Up Tiny-busporn6_w.webp Tiny-busporn6_w.webp 1/1

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Mackenzie Country, winter 2024. Cows crossing the bridge, Ohau B Canal, Mackenzie Country, August. ©2024 M Richardson Roll on summer. Editorial Editor We have had a mild winter, not so good for skiers, but really good for campers, and we head through spring into summer looking at a good forecast ( ckw.nz/niwa-1024 ), with a just a bit of risk of some heavy rainfall events. Cows crossing the bridge, Ohau B Canal, Mackenzie Country, August. ©2024 M Richardson As we continue on our journey towards the new horizon our governments have given us for camping in a Kiwi way, we are buoyed by the ingenuity that is enabling vehicle campers to meet the new self-containment requirements, while tent campers are only now becoming aware how the new law is shrinking their choices. Councils now have to create bylaws if they are to allow non-self-contained camping within their region, and many do not seem to feel any obligation to cater to the needs of tent campers at all. Meanwhile, NZMCA, while rescuing some publicly-owned camping grounds from neglect, is failing to rise to the challenge of supporting all NZ campers, when managing a public facility (more next issue). All Points Camping has a great list of camps coming up (p36), and if you are new to camping, check the ‘soft start’ suggesrtions from their Stop and Stay list (p34). Share your camping stories with us: successes and challenges too— lets keep each other inspired as we explore and enjoy New Zealand. ◼️ Tiaki mai, tiaki atu Miriam Richardson, Editor Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 4

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Waihi Falls ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Te Paerahi (Porangahau Beach) ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Pukekaihau Pā, Waipukurau ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Puketapu Hotel ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Tutaekuri River The stunning autumn colours of the trees bordering the Tutaekuri River, with the now-destroyed bridge at Puketapu in the distance ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Dartmoor Bridge Reserve A great little quiet freedom camping spot alongside the Tutaekuri River just west of Puketapu. ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Dartmoor Bridge ©2023 Bette Cosgrove The Kaweka Ranges ©2023 Bette Cosgrove The Kaweka Ranges ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Glenfalls Campsite The Glenfalls DOC site on the banks of the Mohaka River ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Waitara Road A misty morning on the Waitara Road.©2023 Bette Cosgrove Stunning Pohokura Road ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Stunning Pohokura Road Pohokura Road follows the rim of an ancient volcano, taking you to Opouahi Scenic Reserve. ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Lake Tūtira ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Map Hawkes14-3_193839_W.webp Our thoughts are with all the locals who have suffered so greatly from the recent weather events which have devastated this area. Before the cyclone: Freedom Camping, Eastern Hawke’s Bay, Winter 2022 Bette Cosgrove We feel so privileged and fortunate to have made this journey a year ago, gathering such beautiful memories of the landscape as it was. Our thoughts are with all the locals who have suffered so greatly from the recent weather events which have devastated this area, and we wish them strength and patience as the clean up continues. The map shows the main areas we visited over a week, staying in freedom camping and 
DOC sites. Waihi Falls Waihi Falls is a hidden gem which was the first designated reserve in Hawke’s Bay in 1899. Self-contained vehicles can park overnight in the carpark above the falls where there’s a shelter and toilet. Te Paerahi A rainbow greeted us and we discovered a seal frolicking on the long, wild beach here. Te Paerahi (Porangahau Beach) — has a lovely council-owned ‘free camp’ area on the corner of Te Paerahi Street and Puketauhinu Place. Pukekaihau Pā, Waipukurau The historic Pukekaihau Pā site is on the hill overlooking Waipukurau. Walk up the hill from Hunter Memorial Park, in central Waipukurau. Te Hohou i Te Rongo is a 3.6m carved gateway welcoming visitors to the Pā. The stylised figures encompass the history of Pukekaihau pā, coming together in a hongi — the ultimate act of cultivating peace. Officially opened in February 2022, the Ngā Ara Tipuna project presents the history on the site of Pukekaihau Pā, which was a thriving Māori settlement from the 1600s until the 1830s. Puketapu Hotel The historic Puketapu Hotel was established in 1885. It was a community hub for locals during and after Cyclone Gabrielle. A year ago we enjoyed their award-winning cuisine and classic country atmosphere. Tutaekuri River The stunning autumn colours of the trees bordering the Tutaekuri River, with the now-destroyed bridge at Puketapu in the distance. This braided river flows east from the Kaweka Range to the Pacific Ocean south of Napier and Taradale. Dartmoor Bridge Reserve We found this great little quiet freedom camping spot alongside the Tutaekuri River just west of Puketapu. You must be self contained to stay here as there are no toilets or rubbish bins. The Kaweka Ranges Driving into the Kaweka Ranges in search of the hidden Mangatutu hot springs. After a 60km drive (an hour of it on unsealed gravel roads) we reached an impassable river ford on Makahu Road, which was still 7.5 km from the secluded hot springs destination. We turned around and enjoyed the return drive with snow capped peaks in the distance. Glenfalls Campsite Glenfalls DOC site on the banks of the Mohaka River is a basic campsite in a stunning location. We swam in the chilly river and witnessed an amazing 
moon-rise and starlit night. Waitara Road Heading east towards the coast we woke to a misty morning on the Waitara Road. Stunning Pohokura Road One of the most stunning drives we’ve ever experienced. Pohokura Road follows the rim of an ancient volcano, taking you to Opouahi Scenic Reserve. We walked around a high altitude lake through original bush surrounded by a 3km predator proof fence protecting a kiwi nursery. Kiwi chicks are raised here until they are large and strong enough to survive in the wild. Lake Tūtira Pohukura road comes out onto State Highway 2 near Lake Tūtira. Sadly the DOC camp area and the Hawkes Bay Regional Park campground here are now closed due to the recent cyclone damage. Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 19

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton You can cook them over a fire Girdle scones (aka griddle scones) Lorraine Middleton This is a very versatile and flexible recipe. You can make it up as a dry mix at home to take with you. I use my food processor, replacing the butter with margarine (which keeps better). Ingredients can be substituted, you can leave out the milk powder and just use milk when making them. I have also used lemonade and cream in place of the milk and butter, which worked well too. They can be cooked in a lidded frypan (my preference), on a hotplate or on a BBQ griddle. Ingredients 2 heaped cups flour 3 rounded tsp baking powder 3 Tbsp butter or margarine 1/4 cup trim milk powder plus chilled water to make 1 cup OR 1 cup milk Method ◗ Melt butter, leave to cool a little then add chilled water or milk. ◗ Add flour and baking powder and mix with a butter knife into a fairly soft dough (don’t over mix) adding more water if needed. ◗ Pat dough out to 2cm thick (approx) and cut into shapes to fit the pan. ◗ Cook over medium to low heat 5 to 7 mins each side until golden. To serve, split open and add your favourite toppings. Cook over a fire These are also great with the mixture twirled around and over the end (important!) of a stick. I use bamboo stakes. Cook over a fire. When cooked, pull out the stick and drop butter and golden syrup into the hole (we made that end so the butter and syrup don’t drip through). ◼️ Images ©2024 Lorraine Middleton Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 31

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption for me, it's about the senses Why do I love camping so much? Linda Butler For me it's not the destination; yet we live in such an amazing country. So close to rivers, tall mountains, sea, the wild bush, the cities and the vast, open fields. It's not the company; and I've met some amazing, interesting characters over the years. For me, it's about the senses For me, it's about the senses. Feeling the breeze, smelling the salt air. The warmth of the sun as it's rises on a crispy cool morning. It's about listening to bird song, soaking up the visual beauty surrounding me. Its about walking in that light, gentle rain or listening to the sound of water talking to us as the currents push it on its way. This revitalizes me, refreshes me. It's about taking in the creativity we see along the way — a fancy letterbox, painted artwork on a barn wall, bras hanging on a fence and oh, so much more. Whatever takes you on the road, may you see or hear something new this year, and make a new friend along the way. Photo: Moon over Lake Ohau ©2023 M Richardson Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 10

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Fiat Ducato Motorhome Owners NZ Ian Read 
 Our very first Fiat Ducato owners rally was held at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua, November, 2022. We had 42 vans stay and a couple of day visitors. The idea was for owners to help one another with problems, issues and share experiences and knowledge. We had a couple of general chat sessions which provided answers for those with questions on all aspects of maintenance and error messages that rise. I certainly learnt plenty myself. A fabulous shared meal was held Saturday and the food variety was amazing. Lakes Ranch provided dessert. There were a couple of raffles held and it was great to see a first time rally attendee win one. There were also prizes awarded for a ‘furthest traveled to rally’, ‘shortest length of ownership’, ‘most spent in the last 12 months’, ‘highest total kms’ and ‘longest ownership’. In the free times between events people could go kayaking, swimming, hiking, play tennis, relax and chat, or head into the city. On Friday night we watched a couple of videos on the making of the Alko chassis and the construction of the habitation area. After the Saturday pot luck we all headed over to the fire pit area, sang some tunes and roasted marshmallows over the coals. A few also wandered along the Burma Trail in the dark and found the glow worms. Many stayed on an extra night and we've set the date for another rally over ANZAC weekend 2023, same venue. Find us on Facbook ckw.nz/ducato Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 32

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption NZ Lifestyle camping Gary Stoneley NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification authority NZ Lifestyle Camping supports a national network of more than 160 self-containment testing officers throughout NZ and is committed to supporting the NZ leisure camping industry. You do not need to be a member of a club or organisation to get your self-containment certification, but must have a vehicle that is fit for the purpose of habitation. A full listing of available self-containment testing officers can be found at www.nzlifestylecamping.com and in current issues of this Camping the Kiwi Way magazine. NZ Lifestyle Camping’s network of testing officers adhere to the requirements of NZS 5465:2001 the NZ Standard for the self containment of motor vehicles. The standard is available on the Standards NZ website. To arrange a self-containment check please contact one of the testing officers listed. Note: NZ Lifestyle Camping has a standard fee of $45 to cover costs of issuing the required documentation and maintaining our national network. It is also expected that the testing officer will charge for their time. We remain committed to supporting all types of campers throughout NZ. We recognise that changes to self containment may cause problems for many campers, and that there may be further changes down the track. You can join NZ’s national camping club We highly recommend that campers support and join NZ’s national camping club, All Points Camping Club of NZ allpointscampingclub.org . For only $35.00 (1st year) members receive a wide range of national discounts and savings including travel, insurance, sporting and home products. Self containment changes in brief Currently self contained ■ If your vehicle is currenlty certified, this is valid... ■ ...until it expires, or until 7 June ‘25, whichever comes first. ■ This is true whatever kind of toilet you have. Not currently self contained ■ It is now illegal to camp free on any council-controlled land unless it is clearly designated for non self contained vehicles. ■ Many local authorities do not yet have areas for free camping even though they are now required to do so. New or renewing this year ■ If your vehicle is to be certified self contained between now and 7 Dec ‘23, you must have a permanently fitted toilet. ■ You get a blue warrant. ■ Your certificate will expire 
7 June 2025. New regulations: 7 Dec ‘23 ■ From 7 Dec this year all new self containment certificates will be issued under the new regulations (requiring a permanently fitted toilet). ■ You get a green warrant. ■ Valid for four years. ■ It will cost more. From 7 June 2025 Self contained ■ A self contained vehicle must be certified under the new regulations. A green warrant. Not self contained ■ If you do not have a self contained vehicle, or are unable to meet the new requirements it is expected that local authorities will designate camping areas for non self-contained vehicles although these may not be conveniently located. ■ You will not be subject to self containment costs. Where you can camp has changed The changes in the act are not just about what is in your van or motorhome, it is also about where you can camp. The new act now requires certain kinds of self containment in certain places, but has no effect on other places. We have made a chart showing who can camp where: ckw.nz/camp-where We will keep this updated as the many confusing aspects of this new act are clarified. MORE We answer your questions : ckw.nz/FAQ ckw.nz/official-fc-changes ckw.nz/fc-change-pdf (download the official pdf) Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 36