8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption JUN Mid-winter at Victoria Tavern TBC Sat 22 June, Petone, Wellington
 ckw.nz/apc-fb-events JUN Mid Winter Rally, Rotorua. Fri 21–23 Jun, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Lake, hot pool, bush walks, tennis courts, glow worms, kayaks, company and a pot luck. Power available. lakesranch.org.nz ckw.nz/lakes-ranch ckw.nz/lakes-ranch-rsvp JUN Wairarapa Winter Matariki Meet-up Thu 27–30 Jun, Featherston A Winter meet up: view Matariki rising in big sky country. Nearby, the Fire & Ice Winter Christmas Festival opens in Greytown. No power. Own toilet.
ckw.nz/matariki ckw.nz/matariki-rsvp JUL Feilding Mid Winter Dinner Sat, 6 July, Fielding Join the All Points team for a Mid Winter dinner at Murray’s Irish Bar Feilding.Overnight parking out back. APC members and guests only. RSVP essential
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 ckw.nz/fielding-midwint-rsvp JUL Canterbury Mid Winter Xmas Dinner Sat 27 Jul, Christchurch Join us for our Canterbury Mid Winter Xmas Dinner at Racecourse Hotel and Restaurant ckw.nz/cant-midwint
 ckw.nz/cant-midwint-rsvp JUL Ventia Car Rally camp Fri 26–28 July, Mamaranui, Northland Have a. Ringside seat as the rally passes by. Private land, limited space, booking essential: phone to book. Dogs on leads. See the cars meet the drivers on Friday night. ckw.nz/ventia ckw.nz/ventia-rsvp AUG Ocean Front — Canterbury Fri 23–25 Aug, Norh Canterbury Dolphins, whales, sea lions? Join us in this peaceful rural setting. Own toilet. Pets on leads. ckw.nz/conway ckw.nz/conway-rsvp SEP Exploring Clandeboye! Fri, 20–22 Sept, Temuka, South Canterbury Frenally, craft shop and Milford POP just out of Temuka. Explore on the way. Marshmallows plus fireplace! Craft class, devonshire tea and… ckw.nz/clandeboye
 ckw.nz/clandeboye-rsvp SEP Wairarapa Spring Camp Fri, 20–22 Sep, Carterton, Wairarapa All campers welcome including tents. Must book in advance with the camp: 
 cartertonholidaypark.co.nz. 
Family friendly. Dogs on leads. ckw.nz/carterton ckw.nz/carterton-rsvp OCT Music, Movies, Birdsong :Terako Downs Fri, 25–27 Oct, Canterbury-Hurunui Music, movies and birdsong at Terako Downs. Bring your instrument or use our guitar for a jam session. Wine tasting. Relax. All welcome including tents.
ckw.nz/terako ckw.nz/terako-rsvp OCT Spring camp at Foxton Beach Fri, 25 Oct – 28, Foxton Beach Labour Weekend at Foxton Beach School. Grassy space for tents and camping vehicles of all kinds. Access to the school hall with toilets and kitchen. On Sunday head along to the Foxton Spring Fling.
 ckw.nz/foxton ckw.nz/foxton-rsvp OCT Spring camp, Kai Iwi Spring camp, Kai Iwi Holiday Park TBC Oct, Northland check: ckw.nz/apc-events NOV Steampunk the Thames Steampunk the Thames camp TBC Fri 8–11 Nov, Thames, Hauraki check: ckw.nz/apc-events NOV Castle Claremont, Canterbury Castle Claremont Fri, 15–17 Nov, Canterbury How wonderful to stay at yet another amazing location! Tents welcome. Toilets available. Join us as we stroll through the woodlands. Enjoy the magical surroundings as you relax in the garden and enjoy the birds. ckw.nz/claremont
 ckw.nz/claremont-rsvp FEB '25 CampFest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb 
Bulls Domain, Manawatu/Horowhenua Easter camp, Patea 2025 TBC Taranaki check: ckw.nz/apc-events GO TO Autumn Gold come and join in Camping events Editor For the latest camps: allpointscampingnz.org/events ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events Camps Mid-winter at Victoria Tavern TBC Sat 22 June, Petone, Wellington ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Mid Winter Rally, Rotorua Fri 21–23 Jun, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Lake, hot pool, bush walks, tennis courts, glow worms, kayaks, company and a pot luck. Power available. lakesranch.org.nz ckw.nz/lakes-ranch | ckw.nz/lakes-ranch-rsvp Wairarapa Winter Matariki Meet-up Thu 27–30 Jun, Featherston A Winter meet up: view Matariki rising in big sky country. Nearby, the Fire & Ice Winter Christmas Festival opens in Greytown. No power. Own toilet. ckw.nz/matariki | ckw.nz/matariki-rsvp Feilding Mid Winter Dinner Sat, 6 July, Fielding Join the All Points team for a Mid Winter dinner at Murray’s Irish Bar Feilding.Overnight parking out back. APC members and guests only. RSVP essential. ckw.nz/fielding-midwint | ckw.nz/fielding-midwint-rsvp Canterbury Mid Winter Xmas Dinner Sat 27 Jul, Christchurch Join us for our Canterbury Mid Winter Xmas Dinner at Racecourse Hotel and Restaurant ckw.nz/cant-midwint | ckw.nz/cant-midwint-rsvp Ventia Car Rally camp Fri 26–28 July, Mamaranui, Northland Have a ringside seat as the rally passes by. It's on private land, limited space, booking essential: phone to book. Dogs on leads. See the cars and meet the drivers on Friday night. ckw.nz/ventia | ckw.nz/ventia-rsvp Ocean Front — Canterbury Fri 23–25 Aug, Norh Canterbury Dolphins, whales, sea lions? Join us in this peaceful rural setting. Own toilet. Pets on leads. ckw.nz/conway | ckw.nz/conway-rsvp Exploring Clandeboye! Fri, 20–22 Sept, Temuka, South Canterbury Frenally, craft shop and Milford POP just out of Temuka. Explore on the way. Marshmallows plus fireplace! Craft class, devonshire tea and… ckw.nz/clandeboye | ckw.nz/clandeboye-rsvp Wairarapa Spring Camp Fri, 20–22 Sep, Carterton, Wairarapa All campers welcome including tents. Must book in advance with the camp: cartertonholidaypark.co.nz . Family friendly. Dogs on leads. ckw.nz/carterton | ckw.nz/carterton-rsvp Music, Movies, Birdsong: Terako Downs Fri, 25–27 Oct, Canterbury-Hurunui Music, movies and birdsong at Terako Downs. Bring your instrument or use our guitar for a jam session. Wine tasting. Relax. All welcome including tents. ckw.nz/terako | ckw.nz/terako-rsvp Spring camp at Foxton Beach Fri, 25 Oct – 28, Foxton Beach Labour Weekend at Foxton Beach School. Grassy space for tents and camping vehicles of all kinds. Access to the school hall with toilets and kitchen. On Sunday head along to the Foxton Spring Fling. ckw.nz/foxton | ckw.nz/foxton-rsvp Spring camp, Kai Iwi Holiday Park TBC TO BE CONFIRMED: Oct, Northland check: ckw.nz/apc-events Steampunk the Thames camp TBC Fri 8–11 Nov, Thames, Hauraki TO BE CONFIRMED: check: ckw.nz/apc-events Castle Claremont Fri, 15–17 Nov, Canterbury How wonderful to stay at yet another amazing location! Tents welcome. Toilets available. Join us as we stroll through the woodlands. Enjoy the magical surroundings as you relax in the garden and enjoy the birds. ckw.nz/claremont | ckw.nz/claremont-rsvp CampFest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb Bulls Domain Easter camp, Patea 2025 TBC Taranaki check: ckw.nz/apc-events Canterbury meetup Monthly meetups Catch up with local campers: share places, stories and plan new camps. GET THE LATEST: ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Wellington different each month, so find us on facebook. ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Canterbury 2nd Wed each month at 11am. Legends Room, Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Road, Christchurch Join us for barista coffee, stay on for lunch or enjoy the variety of stores. Plenty of parking for larger vehicles. Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 42

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing Come camping For the latest camps allpointscampingnz.org/events | ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events Pre Christmas Relax at Jones Landing Fri, 06-8 Dec, Arapuni, Waikato Join us for a relaxing weekend before the Christmas chaos. You need a permit. place: ckw.nz/jones-landing ckw.nz/jones-landing-permit | event: ckw.nz/apc-jones24 ckw.nz/apc-jones-rsvp Stop & stay camp, KAI IWI, Whanganui Fri 6–8, Dec, Kai Iwi, Whanganui All campers welcome including tents. A place to relax and unwind. Adventure playground, BBQ facilities. Near Bason Botanical Gardens and Westmere Lake. Dogs on leads. Un/powered sites: book at the camp. kaiiwibeach.co.nz | ckw.nz/kai-iwi-24 | ckw.nz/kai-iwi-24-rsvp Canterbury pre-Xmas Freedom Camp Thu, 12–16 Dec, Coes Ford, Leeston Join Linda & the team for a relaxing weekend beside the Selwyn River. All campers welcome including tents. Dogs welcome. Bikes welcome. Families welcome. Can’t stay? Join us for a picnic! ckw.nz/coes-ford-24 | ckw.nz/coes-ford-24-rsvp New Year Camp on the Kapiti Coast Sat, 28 Dec–2 Jan, Paraparaumu Beach Enjoy a break on the coast. All welcome to the Sea Scouts including tents & prospective members. Or pop in for a chat and a cuppa. It’s a short walk to the beach and local shops. ckw.nz/new-year-kapiti | ckw.nz/new-year-kapiti-rsvp Whanganui’s Vintage weekend Fri, 17–20 Jan, Whanganui Camp with us for Whanganui’s fabulous Vintage Weekend. All campers welcome including tents. Close to the city centre. Dogs on leads. whanganuivintageweekend.nz | ckw.nz/vintage-25 | ckw.nz/vintage-25-rsvp Waitangi weekend at Morison’s Bush Wed, 5–9 Feb, Greytown, Wairarapa Traditional NZ summer camping at its best. Great swimming spot. All campers are welcome. No fires. Dogs under control. ckw.nz/morisons-waitangi-25 | ckw.nz/morisons-waitangi-25-rsvp Summer in the heart of Oxford Thu, 6–9 Feb, Oxford, Nth Canterbury Waitangi Weekend. A weekend in the heart of the Oxford. Bring your own water and toilet. Dogs on leads. At the Eyre River reserve and Coleman Garden Resort. Shared BBQ Sat night. ckw.nz/oxford-waitangi-25 | ckw.nz/oxford-waitangi-25-rsvp End of Summer Camping at Lakes Ranch 14–16 Feb, Rotorua Sadly summer is almost over, so come and relax with like-minded people. Bring your bathers: hot and cool pools, refreshing lakes and much much more. Dogs on leads. APC club special. lakesranch.org.nz | ckw.nz/lakes-feb25 | ckw.nz/lakes-feb25-rsvp Camp Fest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb, Bulls, Rangatikei Camping, craft and trade stalls, workshops and entertainment. Tents, vehicle campers, caravans, more— every camper is welcome. ckw.nz/campfest-25 | ckw.nz/campfest-25-rsvp Fun in the Tararua District Fri 7 – 9 Mar, Eketahuna, Tararua Bushwalking, swimming and good trout fishing. Book with the camp & rsvp. eketahunacamp.com | ckw.nz/tararua-25 | ckw.nz/tararua-25-rsvp Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival ‘25 Sat, 08 Mar, Havelock, Marlborough Sounds Kai moana at its best with a topping of camping. Book early at The Waves: wavescampsite.co.nz | ckw.nz/havelock-25 | ckw.nz/havelock-25-rsvp Events being planned check for the up-to-date details and to rsvp: ckw.nz/apc-events • Feb: Hawkes Bay • Mar 14–16: Dannevirke, Wairarapa • Mar: Tāhunanui Beach, Nelson • Mar: Nelson Creek, West Coast • Mar/Apr Canterbury golfing camp • Apr 4–6 : Kimbolton Sculpture and Music Festival, Manawatu • Apr 18–21: Easter at Patea Beach, Taranaki • Apr Canterbury week-long caravan train 10 May: APCNZ AGM 2025 The All Points Camping Club AGM will be both live via Zoom and at several locations around the country. ckw.nz/agm-25 Monthly meetups Catch up with local campers: share places, stories and plan new camps. Canterbury 2nd Wed each month at 11am Legends Room, Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Rd, Chch. Parking for larger vehicles.Join us for barista coffee, stay on for lunch or enjoy the stores. Wellington differs each month, so watch for us on facebook: ckw.nz/apc-fb-events GET THE LATEST ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 45

12 Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption events_H_glendhuBay-MNR_1064.webp GO TO Chilly chilly chilly out there Come Camping Mark your calendars now Pre Spring @ Woodbury AUG: 22–24 , Fri, Woodbury, Sth Canterbury Who is willing to brave any weather? We have the use of the Pavilion all day Saturday. ckw.nz/woodbury-pre-spring ckw.nz/woodbury-pre-spring-rsvp 9 Hole Golf Hop OCT: 19–23, Sun, Greta Valley, Nth Canterbury Join us for 4 days & nights of golf and camping. Limited numbers. ckw.nz/golf-oct25 ckw.nz/golf-oct25-rsvp Camp at Steampunk the Thames NOV: 7–10, Fri, Thames, Coromandel Join us at camp for the 10th anniversary of Steampunk the Thames. The camp is at the Thames Sea Scout Hall. This is a fun weekend for all ages with entertainment, competitions, dancing, prancing, gears and gadgetry. steampunkthethames.co.nz ckw.nz/steampunk-thames-25 ckw.nz/steampunk-thames-25-rsvp South Island Campfest 2025 NOV: 14–16, Fri, Woodbury, Sth Canterbury Family fun and entertainment from 2pm 14th November.cSomething for everyone. APCNZ’s FIRST South Island Campfest. ckw.nz/si-campfest-25 ckw.nz/si-campfest-25-rsvp Waiterere beach NOV: Fri 21–23, Fri, Waiterere, Horowhenua Hydrabad Holiday Park, Waitarere Beach. Details to come Do the hoki To Kaitoke DEC: 5–9, Fri, Upper Hutt Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington. Details to come Happy 10th Birthday All Points DEC: 24 –7 Jan, Wed, Motukarara, Canterbury Join us at the Waihora Domain as we celebrate Christmas, New Year, horse racing and birthdays! We will be camping from Christmas eve for two weeks. Come when it suits. ckw.nz/waihora-dec25 ckw.nz/waihora-dec25-rsvp New Year at Paraparaumu Beach DEC: 29–2 Jan, Mon, Kapiti, Wellington Join us for a relaxed New Years camp at Paraparaumu Beach Sea Scouts Hall site. Its just a short walk to the beach, estuary and local shops, and beside a large park and sports area. ckw.nz/new-year-25 ckw.nz/new-year-25-rsvp 2026 Waitangi at Morison’s Bush FEB: 5–9, Thu, Morison’s Bush, Wairarapa Details to come . Waitangi Weekend Bluff Farm FEB: 6–8, Fri, Oxford, Canterbury Winter camping was such fun that now we want a summer camp. Who is keen for a dip in the Ashley Gorge? ckw.nz/bluff-farm-waitangi-26 ckw.nz/bluff-farm-waitangi-26-rsvp Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games MAR: 3–15, Fri, Palmerston North All Points Camping will be managing the camping for this event – details later. For the latest camps All Points Camping events . NZ Fun Advcentures (FB) Monthly meetups Catch up with local campers: share places, stories and plan new camps. Canterbury 2nd Wed each month at 11am Legends Room, Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Rd, Chch. Parking for larger vehicles. Join us for barista coffee, stay on for lunch or enjoy the stores. Wellington Differs each month, so watch for us on Facebook Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 38

Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS I NDEX ISSUE 7 Camping the Kiwi Way, 7, Autumn 2024 Up Table of contents • Editorial • For councils and government • Come camping • Stop and Stay Contribute • About Cover image: Coddiwompling ©2024 Bette Cosgrove The packdown In our previous years, we could never pack down in time and were always hot and bothered by the end. This year, we nailed it with time to spare! Up Predictable problems with the new CSC green warrant system A gaze into the green crystal ball of hope for a consistent, reliable freedom camping vehicle certification system, reveals an extremely stormy and very cloudy future. Up Celebrating Summer Six pages of stories from around the country and the season. Up We made it to Curio Bay Well we made it to Curio Bay on Monday afternoon, after an 8¾ hour drive. Up The dogs had visitors The dogs had visitors at Knottingly Park and Arboretum camp. Up Foray into paradise I can’t really take in how gorgeous the McKenzie Basin is. Up Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? What you can do with your particular warrant card. Up Tucks Bay, Coramandel Home for the night became Tucks Bay, the overflow part of the Long Bay Campground, Coromandel Up I could live like this forever I could live like this forever. Up Three adults, three kids & five dogs We settled on Lake Opuha for our latest trip. Up Not FREE but truly freedom at its best SH 35 is a magical journey. Put it on your list. Up Love Woodville Ferry Reserve Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here. Up So you want to freedom camp We are in a transition period from the old ‘blue’ warrant system to a new ‘green’ warrant system. The transition period is set to expire 7 June ’25. There is a small possibility that the Minister might choose to extend the transition period: it could help, with so many needing to be certified by so few. Up Hammock time Hammock time, Tokomaru Bay Up So thankful After 21 days #vanlife freedom camping… Up In two minds In two minds about posting this as it was so wonderful to have had it all to ourselves (the way I like it this side of Xmas!) for 3 nights! But its such a cool place I can’t not share and recommend it. Up Enjoying the shade Great place to enjoy the shade. Orton Bradley Park. Up Peaceful Fortrose A beautiful peaceful place, Fortrose, in The Catlins. Up What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? Self-containment is at the heart of the the latest raft of freedom camping changes instituted in 2023. Up The life and times of a Ford Trader Camper truck The original camper truck in 1973 was aFord Trader . Up Setting up at Campfest Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis. Up Escape to Papatowai After the chaos of Christmas our frazzled nerves needed restoring. We threw a few supplies into the campervan and headed for the healing calm of Papatowai. Up Eclectic bunch What an eclectic bunch of lovely people camping all sorts of ways. Up A lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau I’ve just had a lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau in my little Wanda. Up Enforcement of freedom camping rules Offences to avoid when freedom camping. Who has to pay, Knowing or not knowing you have been ‘infringed’. What information must enforcement officers give? What information are you required to give? You can be required to leave. Impounding things. Up We had a great stay at Tokomaru Bay Our camp was right on the beach looking directly out to where the sun would rise. Up Family camping… part of my DNA Family camping… part of my DNA for 60 years. Up Two nights (again) at our local reserve Two nights (again) at our local reserve… Waitohi Bush Reserve … great place to just unwind and listen to the bellbirds. Up Home for the next few weeks Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Up View More

A magazine by and for campers in New Zealand Spring 2024 Choose which topics to show ISSUE 9 BUY PDF INDEX Camping the Kiwi Way, 9, Spring 2024 Table of contents Editorial Councils and government list Come camping Stop and Stay Contribute About Cover image: Steampunk. ©2024 Margarte Earle Read More Gourmet snag Q. What’s better than a gourmet snag on some fresh Turkish bread, with relish, cooked and eaten outdoors while freedom camping? Read More Steampunk— from north to south and back again “It’s a chance to get dressed up and have some have fun” in Oamaru and Thames. Read More Lake Pukaki Lake Pukaki in winter. I can’t get enough of this place. Freedom camping! ©2024 M Richardson Read More The re-build of my Toyota van When I built the van, I knew that sometime later I would have to upgrade it. Read More Ekatahuna Camping at the Eketahuna campground, April 2024 ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Read More The West Coast in winter One winter’s morning in June, my son and I spontaneously took the campervan on a road trip up the coast. Read More Solar basics for dummies Solar power for us campers is a simple process. All you need is a solar panel, a solar controller, and a battery. Read More Ready for sun Ready for sunbathing and a book. Morrisons Bush. ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Read More Converting your camper van: The Cruzar Campervan story We’d been converting campervans as a hobby for a few years and discovered we loved building and creating things together. Plus, we were tired of our dull 9–5 jobs… Read More Caravan at Whanganui Vintage weekend Vintage caravan at a Whanganui Vintage weekend 2024 ©2024 Margaret Earle Read More Towing your caravan — tips, tricks and weights Firstly, make sure your caravan is ready to move. Read More Buyer beware At the time of writing this, the caravan still sits empty, untouched in our back yard. We are in discussions with our lawyer. Read More Buying used caravans Unlike cars, a well-made caravan may last for decades with only minor areas that need attention. Read More Cautionary tyre tale Passing over a bit of road where the rumble strip had been removed but not filled in, my tyre got stuck in the rut and shredded. Read More A great great grandchild A multi-generation caravan and great great grandchild. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Read More A night in an arboretum I filled the fridge, tossed in some clothes, a hot water bottle, the dog and hit the road Read More Beautiful obscure things When you are out camping you notice beautiful and obscure things. ©2024 Gary Hitchcock Read More A winter day on Farewell Spit 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. Read More Freedom camping Freedom van camping ©2023 Bette Cosgrove Read More On the shoulder of a god I had a great view of Mt Ngāuruhoe on my first day there, though it was invisible for the rest of my stay. Read More Campground at Opoutere Campground, Opoutere, Stop and Stay, Coromandel Read More Whitebaiting Whitebaiting. Rakaia River Mouth ©2024 David Liddel Read More It was freezing This winter was my first in the Otago cold— a bit of a learning curve. Read More Home roasted coffee beans Sitting under the awning, I enjoy a read or an ale while roasting coffee beans. Read More Lake Pukaki Lake Pukaki, freedom camping in Winter: I cant get enough of this place. Any season. ©2024 M Richardson Read More Freedom camping and self-containment Where are we at? At a government level, a council level, a certification level, at a camper level. Read More Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ In short, I designed Fix-a-Potty™ for the campervan community to provide more affordable and compact toilet options, with the intention of helping everyone continue to enjoy all that New Zealand has to offer. Read More A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ A response to a legislative challenge has brought us the compact, front-opening BlackMOA™ Cassette Toilet Read More Fix’n’Rail Due out late October, the Fix’n’Rail is a heavy duty sliding rail and secure bracket that lets you slide a portable toilet in and out of its storage area Read More MORE

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Photos: from event websites Kaiau Camping Fri, 4–6 Oct, Kaiaua, Firth of Thames Auckland and Waikato gather at 
Kaiaua’s freedom camp. There’s a 20-vehicle limit, so APC members and guests only. Dogs and tents ok. Photos: from event websites Kaitoke Week Day Camp Mon, 7–9 Oct, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt Welcome to our first camp during the week. Photos: from event websites Near the end of the whitebait season Fri, 11–13 Oct, Onaero, Taranaki All campers welcome including tents 
& bring a friend to Onaero Campground. Pets on leads. ckw.nz/whitebait Photos: from event websites Music, Movies, Birdsong: Terako Downs Fri, 25–27 Oct, Canterbury, Hurunui Music, movies and birdsong at Terako Downs. Bring your instrument or use our guitar for a jam session. Wine tasting. Relax. All welcome including tents. Photos: from event websites Spring camp at Foxton Beach Fri, 25 Oct–28 (Labour weekend) Foxton Beach Join us at Foxton Beach School. Tents and camping vehicles of all kinds. On Sunday join in the Spring Fling. Photos: from event websites Garden Marlborough Thu, 7–11 Nov, Blenheim Are you intending to spend time at Garden Marlborough, NZ’s premier Garden event? gardenmarlborough.co.nz. Stay at a local campground. Your local club rep, Martin Ireland, will have a catchup with you all at Dodson Street Beer Garden: rsvp to get the time and day. Photos: from event websites Steampunk the Thames camp Fri 8–11 Nov, Thames, Hauraki Come camping and join the fun at this 
year’s Steampunk the Thames festival. Photos: from event websites Making the most of the camping season in the Manawatu Fri, 15–17 Nov, Ashhurst, Manawatu All campers welcome including tents. Walking tracks, fishing, swimming, playground. Or relax and enjoy great company. Dogs on leads. Castle Claremont Fri, 15–17 Nov, Canterbury Yet another amazing location! Tents welcome. Enjoy the magical surroundings as you relax in the garden and enjoy the birds. ckw.nz/claremont Relax before the Christmas Rush just out of Wellington Fri, 29 Nov–1 Dec, Battle Hill, Porirua All welcome including tents and 
friends. No dogs. Catch up and make new friends. Families are welcome New Year Camp on the Kapiti Coast Sat, 28 Dec–2 Jan, Paraparaumu 
Beach, Kapiti Enjoy a New Year break on the Kapiti Coast. All welcome to the Sea Scouts including tents & prospective members. Or pop in for a chat and a cuppa. It’s a short walk to the beach and local shops. Come camping Editor For the latest camps see: allpointscampingnz.org/events ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events Before we get to the camping events, remember our monthly meetups. Monthly meetups Catch up with local campers: share places, stories and plan new camps. GET THE LATEST: ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Wellington different each month, so find us on facebook. ckw.nz/apc-fb-events Canterbury 2nd Wed each month at 11am. Legends Room, Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Rd, Chch. Plenty of parking for larger vehicles. Join us for barista coffee, stay on for lunch or enjoy the variety of stores. Camping events Kaiaua camping Fri, 4–6 Oct, Kaiaua, Firth of Thames Auckland and Waikato gather at Kaiaua’s freedom camp. There’s a 20-vehicle limit, so APC members and guests only. Dogs and tents ok. ckw.nz/kaiau | ckw.nz/kaiau-rsvp Kaitoke Week Day Camp Mon, 7–9 Oct, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt Welcome to our first camp during the week. It is in the school holidays so bring the kids. Tents ok. ckw.nz/kaitoke | ckw.nz/kaitoke-rsvp Near the end of the whitebait season Fri, 11–13 Oct, Onaero, Taranaki All campers welcome including tents & bring a friend to Onaero Campground. Pets on leads. ckw.nz/whitebait ckw.nz/whitebait-rsvp Music, Movies, Birdsong: Terako Downs Fri, 25–27 Oct, Canterbury, Hurunui Music, movies and birdsong at Terako Downs. Bring your instrument or use our guitar for a jam session. Wine tasting. Relax. All welcome including tents. ckw.nz/terako | ckw.nz/terako-rsvp Spring camp at Foxton Beach Fri, 25 Oct–28 (Labour weekend) Foxton Beach Join us at Foxton Beach School. Tents and camping vehicles of all kinds. On Sunday join in the Spring Fling. ckw.nz/foxton | ckw.nz/foxton-rsvp Garden Marlborough Thu, 7–11 Nov, Blenheim Are you intending to spend time at Garden Marlborough, NZ’s premier Garden event? gardenmarlborough.co.nz . Stay at a local campground. Your local club rep, Martin Ireland, will have a catchup with you all at Dodson Street Beer Garden: rsvp to get the time and day. ckw.nz/garden | ckw.nz/garden-rsvp Steampunk the Thames camp Fri 8–11 Nov, Thames, Hauraki Come camping and join the fun at this year’s Steampunk the Thames festival. ckw.nz/steampunk-thames ckw.nz/steampunk-thames-rsvp Making the most of the camping season in the Manawatu Fri, 15–17 Nov, Ashhurst, Manawatu All campers welcome including tents. Walking tracks, fishing, swimming, playground. Or relax and enjoy great company. Dogs on leads. ckw.nz/ashhurst-camp ckw.nz/ashhurst-rsvp Castle Claremont Fri, 15–17 Nov, Canterbury Yet another amazing location! Tents welcome. Enjoy the magical surroundings as you relax in the garden and enjoy the birds. ckw.nz/claremont ckw.nz/claremont-rsvp Relax before the Christmas Rush just out of Wellington Fri, 29 Nov–1 Dec, Battle Hill, Porirua All welcome including tents and friends. No dogs. Catch up and make new friends. Families are welcome ckw.nz/b4-xmas | ckw.nz/b4-xmas-rsvp New Year Camp on the Kapiti Coast Sat, 28 Dec–2 Jan, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Enjoy a New Year break on the Kapiti Coast. All welcome to the Sea Scouts including tents & prospective members. Or pop in for a chat and a cuppa. It’s a short walk to the beach and local shops. ckw.nz/new-year-kapiti ckw.nz/new-year-kapiti-rsvp Camps coming later Check here: ckw.nz/apc-events Morison’s bush, weekday camp TBC Wed, 5–Sun, 9 Feb, Wairarapa CampFest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb, Bulls Domain, Rangatikei ckw.nz/campfest-25 ckw.nz/campfest-25-rsvp Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival ‘25 Sat, 8 Mar, Havelock, Marlborough ckw.nz/havelock-25 ckw.nz/havelock-25-rsvp Easter camp, Patea 2025 TBC Taranaki ◼️ Photos: from event websites Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 36

Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption camptrain-H_1000000260_H.webp GO TO as the seasons change enjoy the whole trip or meet and depart along the way The camping train departs 3 March 2026 Linda Butler The idea of a camping train is to allow campers a chance to explore further than normal yet in safe settings. Just as you would with a normal train, you can enjoy the whole trip, or meet up or depart from any location along the way, especially if we are near your neighbourhood! This time we are traveling south. Canterbury We will leave Christchurch on Tuesday 3rd March meeting at the first location, yet to be named. We will enjoy 3 different venues on our way south to The Catlins. Catlins We meet at The Catlins Friday 6th March. and spend a week exploring the area with Heather Auckram as our guide. Centrally located in the Catlins, Pounawea Campground is beside the estuary and offers tranquility, kayaking and or swimming. Nearby attractions include Kaka Point, Nuggets Lighthouse, sealions at Cannibal bay, Purakaunui waterfall. There’s lots of birdlife and fishing. Southland From here we will spend a few days discovering why 33,000 people choose to live in the Southland District. Possibly from here we could travel across to Te Anau so if anyone wants to see the Doubtful Sounds or Milford Sounds (even overnighters) we can allow for this. Following this, the next destination will be the Queenstown district (on private property). We expect to arrive here about the 20th of March. West Coast The following week we will travel the West Coast. March 26th we are due at Nelson Creek where our avid gold -seekers had so much fun last March. From here we will discuss if anyone wants to meet up at Murchison before returning home. Remember
You can join or leave the camping train at any time. Other locations ■ decided nightly as a group; ■ details will be put on Facebook to allow others to join us. Costs The last trip averaged about $20 a night. We try to have lots of free or low-cost overnights with a few campgrounds tossed in for nice showers, washing etc. More Keep an eye for updates on Facebook. 
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Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption no-snow__1-H.webp no-snow__9.jpg no-snow__5.jpg no-snow__6.webp no-snow__4.webp no-snow__8.webp no-snow__7.webp no-snow__3.webp no-snow__2.webp no-snow__1.webp GO TO as the seasons change No snow down low: winter camp 3/3 Andrew Morton The idea of seeing snow did not eventuate in Te Anau and Manapouri. A couple of 0˚C nights but so much 10˚C sun in the daytime meant no snow down low. Plenty of walking, and awesome camping. I am having one winter camp each winter month. This was my third, in August. (See Issue 12 for the first two.) 🏕️ Portobello | Invercargill ©2025 Andrew Morton Up Up Summer 2025 , p 11

Issue 13, Spring Summer 2025 Bringing you places to go, things to do, challenges to face. And the many, varied and inspiring stories from New Zealanders enjoying the outdoors. Buy a copy, subscribe for a year, read online or read the pdf online. Read Subscribe PDF ISSN 2815-827X (Online) ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) Send your articles to: editor@campingthekiwiway.org Issues PROMOTE CAMPING Promote your club, group or event Camping the Kiwi Way is an initiative to share and promote the enjoyment and positive benefits of camping in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZ is truly the land of milk and honey with huge tracts of bush, and rolling valleys perfect for exploring and camping. NZ campers have a passion for enjoying the outdoors, for relishing the breathtaking scenery and opportunity to travel and explore other regions. Traveling and camping responsibly, spending on food and activities while being sociable and friendly are the trademarks of the NZ recreational camper. Let's celebrate! Be Proud to be a Camper #proudtobeacamper #campingthekiwiway Support camping Bumper stickers Take photos on your travels and write some captions. Share: #campingthekiwiway Share you stories and photos in this magazine. Make a submission on government changes Clean up the rubbish: take a photo > add a hash tag > post it Facebook/ Instagram #kiwicampers #cleanedupbyfreedomcamper #sortingoutyourshit #leavenotrace Tell your MP how the changes will affect you Buy bumper stickers Send your photos, captions, stories to: editor@campingthekiwiway.org NZ's national, inclusive camping club All Points Camping Club of NZ is proud to be the principal sponsor of: Camping the Kiwi Way magazine Stop and Stay NZ Send your photos, captions, stories to: editor@campingthekiwiway.org Join All Points Camping

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12 Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption Self-contained- blue-H.webp GO TO Chilly chilly chilly out there If you want to freedom camp.... Self-containment warrant cards Which warrant cards are valid? Certified Blue before 6/23, any toilet OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier). Certified Blue before 6/24, fixed toilet OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier). Certified Blue portable toilet You may not freedom camp on public land. Certified Green (fixed toilet only) OK to freedom camp on public land†. All cards are valid on private or commercial properties, crown land that isn’t LINZ or council-controlled, club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made, unless they choose otherwise. † What is ‘public land’? Land managed by district and local councils. Can include land otherwise controlled by NZTA, LINZ or DOC. Currently LINZ has 5 FC areas and the new law applies. The new law applies to DOC sites that require self-containment. The government has extended their transition period: some blue warrant cards will be acceptable until 7 June 2026. Check above to see if your warrant card holds good for freedom camping. ckw.nz/linz ckw.nz/doc-csc Get your vehicle self-contained Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 2

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing > 150 testing officers Getting your camping vehicle certified Gary Stoneley NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification NZ Lifestyle Camping operates as an independent national network for self-containment certification to support the NZ vehicle camping industry. You do not need to be a member of a club or organisation to get your self-containment certification through NZLC but must have a vehicle that is fit for the purpose of habitation. NZ Lifestyle Camping’s network of more than 150 testing officers continues to offer self-containment in accordance with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers, self-containment regulations. We are committed to supporting all types of campers We also offer alternative certification (low cost option) for those who do not freedom camp or for staying at host properties and events. This is suitable for vehicles with portable toilets and tiny homes as evidence of self-containment. FYI: We do not recommend freedom camping while you await your final documentation and window card. Without these you are at risk being fined. NZLC Fees $63: Green (for ‘freedom camping’) warrant and certificate. ✚ Testing officers charge for their time. ✚ $120 government freedom camping levy. $48: Blue ( not for ‘freedom camping’) warrant and certificate. ✚ Testing officers charge for their time. $20: reissue of lost warrant card. Free: an email copy of a certificate. To find or arrange a self-containment check please contact a testing officer near you: nzlifestylecamping.com North Is: ckw.nz/cert-north South Is: ckw.nz/cert-south NZLC provides both blue and green self-containment warrant cards and documentation through our national network of testing officers. New blue warrant cards remain recognised throughout NZ but not for ‘freedom camping’ ( see the detail ). We wish everyone safe travels l We encourage you to ‘Leave no Trace’ when camping. Kind regards, Gary Stoneley, NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd 027 246 9778 4 For further information check our website NZ  LifestyleCamping.com ◼️ Choose from an independent national network of more than 150 self-containment testing officers ©2024 NZ Lifestyle Camping Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 47