This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up NZers go everywhere to camp Up Cheryl Tyler “This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited. Over the next 3 months I’ll be travelling from Dakar in Senegal, West Africa to Cape Town in South Africa on a motor scooter.” “Etosha National Park: the guard at the gate started his spiel with ‘there are lions around so stay in your vehicle…’ Then looks at us on our bikes and says ‘go that way and don’t stop until you get to the end’.” © 2023 Cheryl Tyler Up Up tiny-Cheryll-guinea_mw.webp tiny-Cheryll-trip-map_mw.webp tiny-cheryl-posed_mw.webp tiny-Cheryll-guinea_mw.webp 1/3

8 Winter 2024 8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption The Woodturners Kauri Gallery Parkover NI Dargaville, FREE thewoodturnersstudio.co.nz Offers overnight parking as well as woodturning tuition, a gallery and a shop. Great views of the river, close to dairy, an opshop, takeaways and shopping. WHO: self-contained vehicles, cabins. FACILITIES: large vehicles. Low cost ACTIVITiES: woodturning, kauri gallery, 20 mins walk to town or museum. Dargaville Museum NI Northland, Dargaville, LOW COST dargavillemuseum.co.nz Overlooking the town and river, it tells fascinating stories of the Kauri Coast, Māori, maritime & pioneer. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles. ACTIVITiES: picnic spots, walking tracks, cycle trail, also see the Heritage Machinery Museum, pā site. Historic Maritime Museum and Park NI Paeroa, LOW COST historicalmaritimepark.co.nz Home to a collection of goldfield/maritime history. Beautifully laid out grounds, river board walks, daily boat rides and friendly hosts. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles, power available ($), ACTIVITiES: museum, picnics, river cruise, rail trail, walking tracks, cycling, kayak launch, pet friendly. Coach House Museum NI Fielding, Manawatū, LOW COST coachhousemuseum.nz Enjoy an outstanding collection of rural NZ heritage— over 140 years of history. Who: self-contained vehicles. Facilities: large vehicles, toilets (open hours), water, pet friendly, wheelchair access. Activities: museum, walk to town. Hawera Holiday Park NI Taranaki, COSTS ckw.nz/hawera-hp Peaceful camp at the edge of town. Hawera’s museums are unique and innovative: Elvis, an underground canal boat ride, local models. WHO: cars, tents, motorhomes. FACILITIES: dump station, power, toilets, showers, kitchen, lounge, laundry, wifi, BBQ, family friendly, 5 mins walk to the CBD, pets by arrangement. ACTIVITIES: 3 museums, galleries, climb the tower, 4 opshops, swimming, walking, cycling. Tui Mangatainoka Reserve Campground NI Pahiatua, Wairarapa, FREE ckw.nz/tui Located across the road from the famous Tui Brewery, where you can take a tour. Who: self-contained vehicles. Facilities: toilets, dump station, water, restaurant, pet friendly Activities: brewery tours, walks, swimming, picnics, kayaking, fishing. Antique & Classic Boat Museum SI St Arnaud, LOW COST classicboatmuseum.co.nz Park beside the museum, and enjoy the collection of in-board, out-board and non-powered boats. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: none. ACTIVITIES: museum, walks, cycling, swimming, boating, fishing, bird watching, tramping, local adventures. Hanmer DOC Amenity Area SI North Canterbury, FREE A reasonably flat free camping area near town: hot pools, ice rink, shopping, eateries. WHO: tents, vans, campervans. FACILITIES: toilet just next door, 15 mins walk to town. ACTIVITIES: hot pools, swimming, museum, craft and art galleries, shopping, eateries, golf, walking, tramping, cycling, many adventure opportunities. Milford POP, Frenally Craft Shop SI Temuka, Sth Canterbury, LOW COST ckw.nz/fb-milford-pop This former school has space to unwind and socialise, indoor and out. Buy crafts or craft supplies. Take a class. Come for a visit, and stay over if you are self-contained. Who: self-contained vehicles. Facilities: craft shop, classes, morning & afternoon teas, pet friendly. Activities: playground, indoor/outdoor social areas, crafting classes. House of Hop Brewery and Restaurant SI Geraldine, FREE facebook.com/houseofhopnz
 houseofhop.co.nz Situated in a quiet rural setting with on site restaurant and craft brewery where you get epic craft beer and sensational food. Who: self-contained vehicles. Facilities: large vehicles, playground, , sheep and alpacas to watch, pet friendly. activities: brewery, restaurant, walks. Naseby Holiday Park SI Central Otago, COSTS nasebyhp.nz In the “ice capital of NZ”, with historic old buildings, quaint pubs and café food. WHO: tents, vans, campervans. FACILITIES: power, water, dump station, rubbish, toilets, showers, laundry, kitchen, lounge, playground, wheelchair access, large vehicles, 10 min walk to the town. ACTIVITIES: luge, curling, ice-skating, dog sled riding, Dark Skies star gazing, walks, mountain biking, orienteering, cycling, walking, gold panning, close to Otago Rail Trail. Tui Base Camp SI Tuatapere, Southland, COSTS tuibasecamp.co.nz Walk to the Bushman’s Museum, craft and art galleries. Family friendly, weekly rates. WHO: tents, vans, campervans, backpackers. FACILITIES: toilet, showers, laundry, kitchen, power, spa, sauna, dump station, playground, wifi, café, bar, pet friendly. ACTIVITIES: museum, galleries, mini golf, bush walks, tramping, guided trips, jet boating. for the rainy days STOP and STAY Stop and stay in winter Stop and Stay Places that provide poor-weather activities onsite or nearby. stopandstaynz.org NORTH ISLAND The Woodturners Kauri Gallery Parkover Dargaville, LOW COST thewoodturnersstudio.co.nz Offers overnight parking as well as woodturning tuition, a gallery and a shop. Great views of the river, close to dairy, an opshop, takeaways and shopping. WHO: self-contained vehicles, cabins. FACILITIES: large vehicles. ACTIVITiES: woodturning, kauri gallery, 20 mins walk to town or museum. Dargaville Museum Northland, LOW COST dargavillemuseum.co.nz Overlooking the town and river, it tells fascinating stories of the Kauri Coast, Māori, maritime & pioneer. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles. ACTIVITiES: picnic spots, walking tracks, cycle trail, also see the Heritage Machinery Museum, pā site. Historic Maritime Museum and Park Paeroa, LOW COST historicalmaritimepark.co.nz Home to a collection of goldfield/maritime history. Beautifully laid out grounds, river board walks, daily boat rides and friendly hosts. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles, power available ($), ACTIVITiES: museum, picnics, river cruise, rail trail, walking tracks, cycling, kayak launch, pet friendly. Coach House Museum Fielding, Manawatū, LOW COST coachhousemuseum.nz Enjoy an outstanding collection of rural NZ heritage— over 140 years of history. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles, toilets (open hours), water, pet friendly, wheelchair access. ACTIVITIES: museum, walk to town. Hawera Holiday Park Taranaki, COSTS ckw.nz/hawera-hp Peaceful camp at the edge of town. Hawera’s museums are unique and innovative: Elvis, an underground canal boat ride, local models. WHO: cars, tents, motorhomes. FACILITIES: dump station, power, toilets, showers, kitchen, lounge, laundry, wifi, BBQ, family friendly, 5 mins walk to the CBD, pets by arrangement. ACTIVITIES: 3 museums, galleries, climb the tower, 4 opshops, swimming, walking, cycling. Tui Mangatainoka Reserve Campground Pahiatua, Wairarapa, FREE ckw.nz/tui Located across the road from the famous Tui Brewery, where you can take a tour. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: toilets, dump station, water, restaurant, pet friendly ACTIVITIES: brewery tours, walks, swimming, picnics, kayaking, fishing. SOUTH ISLAND Antique & Classic Boat Museum St Arnaud, LOW COST classicboatmuseum.co.nz Park beside the museum, and enjoy the collection of in-board, out-board and non-powered boats. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: none. ACTIVITIES: museum, walks, cycling, swimming, boating, fishing, bird watching, tramping, local adventures. Hanmer DOC Amenity Area North Canterbury, FREE A reasonably flat free camping area near town: hot pools, ice rink, shopping, eateries. WHO: tents, vans, campervans. FACILITIES: toilet just next door, 15 mins walk to town. ACTIVITIES: hot pools, swimming, museum, craft and art galleries, shopping, eateries, golf, walking, tramping, cycling, many adventure opportunities. Milford POP, Frenally Craft Shop Temuka, LOW COST ckw.nz/fb-milford-pop This former school has space to unwind and socialise, indoor and out. Buy crafts or craft supplies. Take a class. Come for a visit, and stay over if you are self-contained. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: craft shop, classes, morning & afternoon teas, pet friendly. ACTIVITIES: playground, indoor/outdoor social areas, crafting classes. Join All Points Camping for a weekend here in September 2024 ckw.nz/clandeboye House of Hop Brewery and Restaurant Geraldine, South Canterbury, FREE facebook.com/houseofhopnz houseofhop.co.nz Situated in a quiet rural setting with on site restaurant and craft brewery where you get epic craft beer and sensational food. WHO: self-contained vehicles. FACILITIES: large vehicles, playground, sheep and alpacas to watch, pet friendly. ACTIVITIES: brewery, restaurant, walks. Naseby Holiday Park Central Otago, COSTS nasebyhp.nz In the “ice capital of NZ”, with historic old buildings, quaint pubs and café food. WHO: tents, vans, campervans. FACILITIES: power, water, dump station, rubbish, toilets, showers, laundry, kitchen, lounge, playground, wheelchair access, large vehicles, 10 min walk to the town. ACTIVITIES: luge, curling, ice-skating, dog sled riding, Dark Skies star gazing, walks, mountain biking, orienteering, cycling, walking, gold panning, close to Otago Rail Trail. Tui Base Camp Tuatapere, Southland, COSTS tuibasecamp.co.nz Walk to the Bushman’s Museum, craft and art galleries. Family friendly, weekly rates. WHO: tents, vans, campervans, backpackers. FACILITIES: toilet, showers, laundry, kitchen, power, spa, sauna, dump station, playground, wifi, café, bar, pet friendly. ACTIVITIES: museum, galleries, mini golf, bush walks, tramping, guided trips, jet boating. A list for travellers and campers in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. View, download or print: stopandstaynz.org Add your spots for stopping: ckw.nz/add-one-now Open to all, courtesy of NZ's national camping club, All Points Camping . Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 40

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Terrybull, by Regan Cooper, winner, People’s Choice ©2023 Gary Stoneley Terrybull, by Regan Cooper, winner, People’s Choice ©2023 Gary Stoneley kimbolton23_5ed_MW.webp The weekend camping was hosted and managed by the All Points Camping Club of NZ with camping proceeds going towards sponsorship of the People’s Choice award. The weekend camping was hosted and managed by the All Points Camping Club of NZ with camping proceeds going towards sponsorship of the People’s Choice award. recycled and found materials, gems from the back of the shed, made into unique sculptures Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 Gary Stoneley As with previous Kimbolton Sculpture Festivals the Kimbolton Rural Art committee put on a fantastic one-day festival. Together with 200 other campers, we had the opportunity to camp in the paddock at the back of the festival from Friday through to Saturday. There’s nothing like being right on the spot where all the action happens. The festival is a mix of small to very large artworks, sculptures with mainly a rural theme, put together using all manner of bits and pieces from shearing blades to bike tyres. The artworks are always impressive and it’s hard to comprehend the hundreds of hours of work that are put into creating them. This year’s sculptures had a very high quality of finish and I wouldn’t be surprised if there weren’t more than a few tears of frustration and exhaustion mixed with the passion and satisfaction in completing a masterpiece. Terrybull, by Regan Cooper, winner, People’s Choice ©2023 Gary Stoneley As well as the adult-entry competition sculptures there were competitions for local students and schools. A large number of craft and food stalls were distributed around the venue with something for everyone. There was a busy and lively vibe throughout the day that continued until a blast of rain put a bit of a damper on the event. The weekend camping was hosted and managed by the All Points Camping Club of NZ with camping proceeds going towards sponsorship of the People’s Choice award. This year Regan Cooper’s winning sculpture ‘Terrybull’ (above) was well worthy of the $1,000 prize money. A great weekend, well-enjoyed by campers and festival attendees alike. We are looking forward to the next Sculpture Festival scheduled for April 2025. NEXT: April ‘25 Put it in your diary now. Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 29

9 Spring 2024 9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Freedom camping at Bendigo, Lake Dunstan, Otago ©2024 Andrew Morton Where are we at? Freedom camping and self-containment Miriam Richardson At the government level The government has changed the regulations so that venting of toilet cassettes is no longer required. The Minister has so far not responded to submissions to extend the end of the transition period beyond June 2025, though the pressure to do so continues. There is still insufficient inspection capacity for currently self-contained vehicles to transition to a new green warrant by then. (All blue warrants become invalid for freedom camping at the end of the transition period; all freedom campers must have a green warrant at that point, currently Jun ’25.) At the council level Just over half of all councils have a current freedom camping bylaw. Councils are required to revise exisiting bylaws by June 2025. Many seem unaware of the need, urgency, or complexity of complying with the new law. As tourist numbers increase over summer, those without current bylaws will not be able to enforce many of the new freedom camping laws.There will likely be a rush to write and implement new bylaws — though rushing is not possible if they are to be done appropriately ( see p26 ). Make sure to have your say when your council asks. Councils are beginning to decide how to determine homelessness, which is not, by definition, ‘freedom camping’. The legislation doesn’t help them with this. Some councils use the lack of a self-containment warrant as proof of homelessness! At the certification level Training of inspectors continues with both NZ Lifestyle Camping and the NZMCA, the two biggest Certifying Authorities (CA). NZMCA is to begin issuing green warrants in October. There are still not enough inspectors to get everyone certified by June ’25. The PGDB, which oversees Certification Authorities, is beginning the process of working out how to do it. If you don’t want to freedom camp, you can prove your self-containment with an orange (NZ Lifestyle Camping) or yellow (NZMCA) warrant; or you can still get and use the old blue warrants, for a time at least. You only have to pay the $120 PGDB freedom camping levy for the green warrant. There are quite a few small CAs, and the problems of differing judgments on what is required for a green warrant is beginning to cloud the horizon. How inconsistencies get managed/resolved is an unknown. We campers Many people have gone ahead to get a green warrant, and can now “carry on camping”. Some renewed their blue warrant in time to maximise their transition time. Others were unaware of the blue warrant timetable and find themselves blocked from freedom camping until they upgrade to a green warrant. See above for which warrants are valid for what. if you need a warrant see p39 . There are new, smaller toilets and some brackets addressing the fixed-toilet requirement, with a range of prices, which is a relief to the many who are in the process of making or modifying their vehicles for freedom camping. (See pages 23 , 24 , 25 ). The lack of clarity or consistency across the country is going to be an ongoing challenge for those of us freedom camping. ◼️ Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 2

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Hakatere Corner ©2024 Fiona Thomson The stone cottage The stone cottage — constructed in 1862 — is one of mid-Canterbury’s oldest residences, and is listed as a Historic Place Category 2 building. ©2024 Fiona Thomson A backdrop of stunning mountains This is one of New Zealand’s best examples of wetland habitat, where lizards, skinks and wētā have made their home alongside native fish and invertebrates. ©2024 Fiona Thomson A backdrop of stunning mountains ©2024 Fiona Thomson A backdrop of stunning mountains Rugged stony greywacke riverbeds and mountain scree ©2024 Fiona Thomson Erewhon Station ©2024 Fiona Thomson Clydesdales and cattle ©2024 Fiona Thomson Highland cattle ©2024 Fiona Thomson Lake Camp ©2024 Fiona Thomson GO TO Autumn Gold breathtakingly beautiful Hakatere Conservation Park Fiona Thomson I have fond memories of camping near Lake Clearwater in the Hakatere Conservation Park, near Ashburton in the South Island. Hakatere Conservation Park is a protected mountain basin, covering 60,000 hectares of rugged mountains where the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers were formed. The landscape here is breathtakingly beautiful, hosting a number of swamps, tarns and rivers, against a backdrop of stunning mountains. Tussock and beech forest cover much of the park alongside the rugged stony greywacke riverbeds and mountain scree, the area being established as a Conservation Park in 2007, by the Department of Conservation. The wetland area provides a protected environment for many rare and threatened plants, and is home to many bird species.This is one of New Zealand’s best examples of wetland habitat, where lizards, skinks and wētā have made their home alongside native fish and invertebrates. We began our exploration of this area by visiting the buildings at Hakatere Corner — which were the original accomodation for the manager, and shearer’s quarters for Hakatere Station. Hakatere Station Hakatere is the Māori name for the Ashburton River, and the name that was given to this high country station.The stone cottage — constructed in 1862 — is one of mid-Canterbury’s oldest residences, and is listed as a Historic Place Category 2 building. As part of our taste of the high country we drove to the public road’s end: the gate of Erewon Station, and were delighted to be welcomed by Highland cattle, and Clydesdale horses. More Clydesdales on p11. Highland cattle at Erewhon. Some of our group made the 30-minute climb up Mount Sunday — a stunning large piece of rock that was carved out by glaciers thousands of years ago, and sits as a boundary point for the nearby high country stations. Mount Sunday was appropriately named, as it was the regular meeting spot for many shepherds who worked locally; back in the day, they would meet on this hill on their only day off: Sundays! More recently, it was the film site for Edoras in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Lake Camp is a basic reserve area, where overnight camping is permitted on the edge of the lake, on the northern and eastern sides. There are public toilets. There is a second option for camping at Lake Clearwater paying at an honesty box. The camping ground can be found near the boat ramp at the southern end of Lake Clearwater. Water is provided there but must be boiled for drinking. There are no dogs allowed near any of the lakes or reserves in the area. Lake Camp We had a very pleasant evening staying at Lake Camp. This is a fantastic region to explore and one we will return to. Images ©2024 Fiona Thomson Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 19

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption A multi-generation caravan and ... a great great grandchild. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A multi-generation caravan and great great grandchild. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A great great grandchild Bette Cosgrove A multi-generation caravan and great great grandchild. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 14

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption 1988 Bringing inner tubes back to camp atfer blowing them up at a local garage 1973 My sisters Rhonda and Fiona cooking sausages on the fire 1988-e- Our old Van with and improvised awning and my friends ex police motorbike_mw.we 1988 Sitting on the big inner tube telling tall stories to friends kids_mw.webp 1988 Our old Van with improvised Awning and friends motor bike next the little carvan 1988 camp with old fomica bench under the trees and the often explosive Anchor Kerosene. 1988 Bringing inner tubes back to camp atfer blowing them up at a local garage 1988 Everyone on the big tube from a log loader. 1988 Everyone comes off the big tube from a log loader 1993 Our baby daughters bath on her first trip to Morisons bush 1994 Whanua set up at camp 1995 Christmas Morning ready for presents 1995 Christmas Day 1995 Collecting driftwood for the fire was part of the routine then No fires are allowed now. 2000 Our son's 7th birthday 2000 the kids sit at their own table for christmas 2001 Christmas Dinner 2001 Jan hasty pack up as the river floods. We only needed to move out for about 6 hours 2001 Roast dinner from the camp ovens off the fire. Sadly fires no longer allowed 2003 3 caravans and Mum has a camper now 2006 setting up camp 2007 a large dinning fly provides a good communal space 2007 doing dishes after shared meal 2007 Hamocks between the trees 2007 Kids ready for a swim 50 years of camping at Morison’s Bush Graham Leslie A lot of families have a special place they go to camp year after year, ours is Morison’s Bush. I think it was 1973 when I first went camping at Morison’s Bush, but I believe people were camping and picnicking there for many years before that. In some ways it is nothing special — just a grassy area under rugged old manuka trees in a big sweeping bend of the Ruamahanga River. It is between Greytown and Martinborough, at the very end of Glenmorven Road in the southern Wairarapa. But in other ways it is my family’s special happy place where we have camped together over the last 50 years. Mostly we’ve camped there for the long weekends in summer. View of Morisons Bush from the road in. 1973 My sisters Rhonda and Fiona cooking. 1998 Bringing inner tubes to camp after blowing them up at a local garage. 1970 & 80s In the 1970s we camped there as young teenagers with our parents. One time our father rigged a flying fox between the trees and set up a block and tackle swing to lift ourselves up into the trees to the flying fox. In 1986 when we were grown up, didn’t have much money, and almost no camping gear, we returned to Morison’s Bush for the New Year break. We brought our friends who at that time were solo mums with babies on their hips and a motley collection of other young adults. We arrived on several motor bikes, an almost-tidy Morris Minor and a very beat-up old Morris J4 van. Mrs Morison, the owner at the time, thought we looked a bit rough and warned us to behave. She didn’t realise it would be a very quiet camp with the need to get the babies to sleep and our relative poverty limiting our alcohol budget. We took the seats out of the vehicles to provide deck chairs. left 1988 Our old van with improvised awning and friend’s motorbike, next to the little caravan that was then Mum & Dads and has now been passed down, via us, to our son. right 1988 The old formica bench under the trees and the often explosive Anchor Kerosene pressure lantern in the near tree. Later we scored an old Formica bench top we set up on trestles for food preparation. We generally cooked on a campfire. Our tents were small. Later, one of the girls made us a toilet tent to go over a hole we dug for a toilet. Our favourite pastime was floating down the river on vehicle inner tubes. The best tyre was from a forestry log loader on which we could sit half a dozen people at a time. My parents and sisters also joined our weekends away, although they often liked to camp a bit separate from us. 1990s In the 1990s our children and their cousins were born and came to camp at Morison’s Bush as babies (our son was 5 days old for his first camp). With annual trips for Christmas, New Year, Anniversary and Waitangi weekends, Morison’s Bush became the place where we could reflect on how the kids had grown from last year. Slowly the camping gear increased with bits that were homemade or bought secondhand, and eventually caravans and campers were added to the mix. Being relatively close to Wellington, friends and their families often joined us for a day or days. As our children grew older, they invited their friends and eventually set up their own parallel camps. It was great when the young people did their own catering and we, the older generation, enjoyed nice food and drink amongst ourselves. 1993 Our baby daughter’s bath on her first trip to Morisons Bush. left 1995 Whanau set-up at camp. 1995 Christmas Day. above left 1995 Collecting driftwood for the fire was part of the routine then. No fires are allowed now. 2000s Now we are the grandparents, and we watch our grandchildren finding their feet at Morison’s Bush. The repeated visits over the years have marked the different stages of our lives. We have had multiple Christmases and birthdays and a wedding there. For us Morison’s Bush remains a special place and we hope to enjoy relaxing there for many more years. The land now belongs to Brian Tucker and he has been a good host and charges a small fee for camping. There is now a permanent fire ban, and unfortunately the Ruamahanga river is not so clean. A couple of long drop toilets have been installed. In the old days, almost everyone camped in tents but now there are more caravans and campers. You need to bring your own water and take away all rubbish. Pets are allowed but need to be kept under control. 2016 Still collecting firewood but the kids do the work. Still some green paint on the trailer. 2001 Christmas Dinner. above 2001 A hasty pack up as the river floods. 2007 A large dinning fly provides a good communal space. above 2011 Cards in the afternoon.   above 2016 Our niece’s wedding group shot. 2023 All Points Club camp, Waitangi weekend: returning for Waitangi 2024. right 2023 Grandad tries to have an afternoon nap All Points Camping is planning its second camp there from 2 to 6 February 2024 (p35); maybe I will see you there. n Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 27

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Almadale Bulls: heading to CAMPFEST Editor Be sure to phone and / or check each place before you rely on it. The February cyclone has put some out of action. Also check arrival times, spaces, cost, pets etc before you arrive. A BULLS TO TAIHAPE Gumtree Motorhome Park, Taihape Very quiet and picturesque setting. $ , power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/gumtree Mangaweka Campground, Mangaweka Beautiful camp by the river with spectacular water. Fill your tank here. $ , power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/mangaweka Awastone, Mangaweka Has cafe coffee, a bar and a hot tub. $ , Power. http://ckw.nz/awastone Flat Hills Cafe & Tourist Park, Mangaweka Lovely grounds and good food. Very family friendly. Wifi. $ , Power, e-bike charging, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/flat-hills Queens Park, Hunterville Mature trees. Tents are ok. Beside SH1. Toilets, dog friendly. FREE Tricky for large vehicles. http://ckw.nz/queens Putai Ngahere Domain / Vinegar Hill, Hunterville Huge grassy area, tents and vehicles. Bush walks. Bird song. Flood warning sirens. FREE in the off season, no dogs between Labour Day and Easter. http://ckw.nz/vinegar Marton You can freedom camp anywhere in Marton except on the reserves. B Bulls to Mangaweka Awastone, Mangaweka Has cafe coffee, a bar and a hot tub. $ , Power. http://ckw.nz/awastone Mangaweka Campground, Mangaweka Beautiful camp by the river with spectacular water. Fill your tank here. $ , power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/mangaweka Āpiti Tavern, Apiti Park up on the former tennis court. Costs? Power. http://ckw.nz/apiti-tavern Āpiti Domain, Āpitii Lots of grassy space and quite flat. Short walk to the tavern. FREE , toilets. http://ckw.nz/apiti Londons Ford Reserve, Kimbolton Beautiful peaceful place with easy access and lots of level ground. Allows tents. FREE , toilet open to end Mar, dogs allowed (under control). http://ckw.nz/londons Bartlett's Ford, Kimbolton Great spot; spacious. Swim in the river. FREE , toilets to end Mar, dogs allowed (under control). http://ckw.nz/bartletts Heritage Park Rhododendron, Kimbolton A quiet place to stay with beautiful surroundings. $ , pet friendly, self-contained. http://ckw.nz/rhodos Kimbolton Hotel, Kimbolton Parking out the back. Walk into the town. $ donation, e-bike charging, pet friendly, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/kimbolton-h Kimbolton Domain, Kimbolton Plenty of room and very quiet. Walk to town. FREE http://ckw.nz/kimbolton-d Cheltenham Hotel, Cheltenham Parking out the back. FREE , showers cost, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/cheltenham Almadale Almadale Recreation Reserve, Cheltenham A little gem of a spot beside the babbling Oroua River. Beautiful little bush walk across the swing bridge. FREE , toilets, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/almadale Menzies Ford, Fielding Gravel access. FREE , self contained, possibly no large vehicles or caravans. http://ckw.nz/menzies Feilding Holiday Park, Fielding A lovely setting with beautiful trees. $ , dump station, power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/fielding-hp Victoria Park, Fielding Sports area, so avoid on Saturday. FREE , toilets, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/victoria Timona Park, Fielding Gates lock at dusk. A quiet park with big trees and walking trails along the river. FREE , dump station, toilets, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/timona Coach House Museum, Fielding Gates close at 4pm. Home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage. Walking distance to town. $: pay to visit the museum and stay overnight. Pet friendly, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/coach-house C Bulls to Pohangina Pohangina Base Campsite, Pohangina Valley Dry weather only. $, toilets, dogs on leads. 
 http://ckw.nz/poha-base Piripiri campsite, Pohangina Valley DOC. Short steep, gravel, difficult access. FREE , dog on leads, self-contained. http://ckw.nz/pirpiri Totara Reserve Regional Park, Pohangina Valley Beautiful. Native bush, bird song. Bush walks. Closes at Easter (reopens Labour Weekend). $ , power, no dogs, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/totara From the Pohangina Valley look out. ©2023 M Richardson Pohangina Valley Lookout, Pohangina Panoramic views of the Pohangina Valley. FREE , self-contained. Pohangina Domain, Pohangina Valley Parking for about 3 vans, surrounded by fields. FREE , self-contained. Raumai Reserve, Ashhurst Beside the river in the Pohangina Valley. Large grey cliffs are a dramatic backdrop; trees and shrubs offer shade. FREE , toilets. http://ckw.nz/raumai Ashhurst Domain Motor Camp, Ashhurst One of Manawatū's remnants of native bush. Bushwalking, biking, bird watching, camping, picnics, swimming or walking the dog. $ , dump station, power, pet friendly. http://ckw.nz/ashhurst-camp Ashhurst Domain, Ashhurst One of Manawatū's remnants of native bush. Bushwalking, biking, bird watching, camping, picnics, swimming or walking the dog. FREE , pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/ashhurst The mural on the wall at the Campbell St campervan park. ©2023 M Richardson Campbell St Campervan Park, Palmerston North Central city. FREE . Palmerston North Holiday Park, Palmerston North Near the pool and the river. $ , dump station, power, no dogs, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/pn-holiday Ahimate Reserve, Palmerston North Gates close at 8pm. Plenty of room. Great for dogs — agility track and training area. Walkways and cycling. FREE , toilets, pet friendly, self-contained, large vehicle ok. http://ckw.nz/ahimate Sanson Domain, Sanson Beside SH1. Park at the back for less road noise. Local market on Sundays. FREE , toilets, no dogs during organised events, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/sanson D Bulls to the sea Dudding Lake Motorcamp & Picnic Park, Marton Park by the lake. You can boat in it, fish it, walk around it. $ power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/dudding Koitiata Motor Camp, Turakina Quiet site, close to the path to the beach. Te Araroa walkers overnight in their tents here. $ (cash only), dump station, power, pet friendly. http://ckw.nz/koitiata Scotts Ferry Motor Camp, Scotts Ferry Next to the river and not far from the beach and the forest. Lots of lovely walks. $ , toilets, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/scotts Tangimoana Motor Camp, Tangimoana Lovely camp. Great walks, 5 min walk to the cafe. $ , toilets, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/tangimoana Sanson Domain, Sanson Beside SH1. Park at the back to reduce the road noise. Local market on Sundays. FREE , toilets, no dogs when events are on, self-contained, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/sanson Himatangi Beach Holiday Park, Himatangi Nice and peaceful. A 10 minute walk to the beach. $ , dump station, power, pet friendly, large vehicles ok. http://ckw.nz/himatangi Rongotea Wear Street Carpark, Rongotea Visit one of the local gardens and pick up some freshly baked bread and a double scoop of ice cream from the local store. A quiet spot for the night. Handy to recycling. FREE . http://ckw.nz/rongotea HUNTERVILLE: SCENIC BACK ROADS An alternative scenic route (dirt) is to take Ongo Road to the west of Hunterville, and then north via Turakina Valley Road where a lot of camping opportunities beside the river can be found. You can get lost in these dirt roads, so be sure of your route. The final destination is back to Taihape. Or turn south off Ongo road onto Mangahoe Road then take Turakina Valley Road south to Turakina. If you like, turn left before Turakina on Makuhao Road and head towards the Tutaenui Reservoir where a walk around the lake can be enjoyed as well as a car park for an overnight stay (be prepared to be woken early by dog walkers and MTBs using the track). Gregory Smith Rangatikei and Manawatu Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 14

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Marshmallows in the rain Diana Ireland Marty toasting marshmallows in the rain. Thanks Quinney’s Bush for providing a brazier. Diana Ireland Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 27

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing craft shopping, toasting marshmallows STOP and STAY Exploring Clandyboye Linda Butler All Points Camping enjoyed craft shopping, toasting marshmallows in the fire pit and Devonshire teas at the Milford POP. ◊ ©2024 Linda Butler Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 21

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption A self-contained caravan at Waihopai. ©2024 M Ireland substantial unnecessary costs 7 days a week Gary Stoneley 7 days a week, NZ Lifestyle Camping works to support NZ campers and the commercial vehicle industry that require certified self-containment — to meet central and local government requirements. At a recent industry-wide meeting, there was a consensus that the new PGDB-administered self-containment regulations are not fit for purpose. There are substantial unnecessary costs on campers and the industry. The Government is being lobbied to urgently fix the issues. We recommend holding off on getting a new green warrant at this time unless it is essential for you to do so. The new regulations may be yet be amended or the legislation repealed. From 7 June this year we cannot give new (or renew) blue warrant cards that can be used for freedom camping. Check out where existing blue warrant cards work on PAGE 6 . If you have a fixed toilet, consider renewing your blue warrant before 7 June, so you can continue to freedom camp as long as possible. PROS and CONS: SEE p8 . The 4-year blue warrant card will continue to be recognised by most private and commercial host properties, at events, including club events and any land not managed by Councils or LINZ. If camping in an area designated for ‘all campers’ or ‘non self-contained vehicles’ by councils, the green warrant is no more effective than a current blue warrant. There are now thousands of private host properties throughout NZ, plus DOC campsites and council-managed reserves that welcome all campers: your blue warrant will likely suffice. NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd is continuing to certify vehicles under the current NZ Standard. There are a few plumbers issuing green certs under the flawed regulations. SEE p2 If and when we know that the substantial issues with the new regulations are resolved NZ Lifestyle Camping will move to becoming a certifier under the new scheme. In the meantime the pressure is on the Government to fix this. NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification With a national network of more than 170 self-containment testing officers, NZ Lifestyle Camping supports the NZ leisure 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 testing officers adhere to the requirements of the current NZ Standard, NZS 5465:2001, for the self-containment of motor vehicles. FYI: We do not recommend freedom camping while you await your final documentation and window card. Without these you are at risk of receiving a $400 fine. We remain committed to supporting all types of campers throughout NZ. For persons with camping vehicles containing portable toilets, a limited certificate can be issued which identifies your vehicle as self-contained for staying on all other land in NZ (commercial, private, club-owned) or at events requiring self-containment. To find or arrange a self-containment check please contact a testing officer near you: nzlifestylecamping.com | North I sland | South Island . Fees • NZ Lifestyle Camping has a standard processing and issue fee of $45 to cover the costs of issuing the required documentation and maintaining our national network. • This is as well as any fee testing officers may charge for their time. ( The new green warrant system will be more much expensive). We wish everyone safe travels. We encourage ‘Leave no Trace’ principles when camping. Kind regards,Gary Stoneley, NZ Lifestyle Camping LtdPh 027 246 9778 nzlifestylecamping.com LIFESTYLECAMPING.COM Articles in this issue on the freedom camping law changes: Predictable problems with the new CSC green warrant system (p2) Editorial (p3) Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? (p6) So you want to freedom camp (p8) What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? (p10) Enforcement of freedom camping rules (p12) I am not freedom camping' cards (p14) Do your bit: Task of the week (p16) No more freedom camping (p16) Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West (p18) Hey NZ Govt? You are messing with my mental health (p20) 7 days a week (p21) Celebrating Summer (p5) Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 21

Here’s a word search relating to camping in a tent. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Word search: Tent camping Up Rhonda Marshall Here’s a word search relating to camping in a tent. Any words that have 3 parts such as “sun screen lotion” is written as 1 word in the grid. So you would look for sunscreenlotion. Words may be placed forward, backwards, diagonally, horizontally and vertically. Once you have found all your search words there are 20 letters left over. Working from top- to-bottom and left-to-right, record the letters in sequence to work out the 4 word secret message. Have fun! Airbed Bag Blankets Book Bowl Chilly bin Clothes pegs Coffee Cooker Cup Detergent Fly screen Fork Ground sheet Guy rope Insect repellant Lantern Light Pan Poles Pot Shoe Sleeping bag Stretcher Sun screen lotion Tea Tea towel Tent pegs Torch Towel Washing up bowl Water bottle Zips Download the page to print: game-Word-search-6_Summer .pdf Download PDF • 458KB View solution or download the solution to print: game-Word-search-solution-6_Summer .pdf Download PDF • 50KB Up Up game-word-search-summer-23.webp game-word-search-summer-23.webp 1/1