8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption staying-safe-H.webp GO TO Autumn Gold Staying safe as you travel Editor Roads Check out the road before you travel. NZTA provides maps with current road closures, dangers, warnings, road works. ckw.nz/highways Weather Get a weather app on your phone: NIWA and the Met Service both provide weather warnings as well as forecasts. (Pictured, the Windy.com app on a phone) Fire danger NIWA gives regional guides on the current fire danger. Check before you strike the match. fireweather.niwa.co.nz Electrical warrants Required by campgrounds, these warrants also ensure there is no electrical danger to you or your family. Renewed every 4 years. More Gas safety check These are not required, but recommended every 2 years. With the vibrations of travel even well constructed gas setups can develop leaks over time. Some people have gas sniffers so they can check their own space as they travel Fire safety Have a fire extinguisher, and be mindful where it is placed. Shake it up every month. A fire blanket works for different kinds of fires (more). Can you break a window to get out if there is a fire? With what? Alarms • Smoke, • Sudden heat, • Carbon monoxide, • LPG. Get the right ones in the right place with the right batteries / power. Check them regularly:perhaps as daylight saving changes. Personal Locator Beacons Stay safe when out in the wilds. More on p25 Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 38

Autumn 2023 ISSUE 3 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Twilight view ©2023 Dave Adamson Hard stand park by the lake. Playground Cabins View over the lake The new Driftaway camping ground Heather Auckram The new Driftaway camping ground at Frankton in Queenstown. I have stayed in a car, and in a tent. Dogs are welcome. There are bbqs, a playground for kids, breathtaking views over Lake Wakatipu from the dining area, swimming in the lake and a hot tub for adults. A nice place to go for a treat. Heather Auckram Photos ©2023 Heather Auckran, Dave Adamason, Driftaway Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 16

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Mavora Lakes ©2024 Graham Leslie More for councils and government, issue 9 Editor Articles of interest for those working in government and local and regional councils. Self Containment and freedom camping 2 Self-containment warrant cards: which ones are valid? 2 Freedom camping and self-containment: where are we at? 23 Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ 24 Kiwi ingenuity & insults 24 Fix’n’Rail 25 A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ 26 Challenges for local councils Camping in action 7 The re-build of my Toyota van 8 The West Coast in winter 15 A night in an arboretum 27 North Island hot pool safari 33 The Aratiatia Dam Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 2

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Our little escape pod Rhonda Marshall We love our little caravan not just for holidays but for other emergency get-a-ways, should the situation call for it. Prepacked with clothing, footwear, bedding, food, medication, water, gas, solar power, cash, fridge, cooking and toilet facilities, even books and games, we know, if disaster strikes, we can tend to our needs and offer support to others too. Rhonda Marshall Photo ©2023 Rhonda Marshall Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 7

2 Summer 2022 2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption dumpmate.co.nz How we solved a problem and started a new business Heather McMurdo The history of the Dump Mate It’s four years now since John first decided to do something to make emptying our toilet cassette easier and cleaner. We’d been motorhoming for two years by then, and every time we went to a dump station, he would get back in saying, there’s got to be a better way to do this!! He started off by making a tube out of two different sizes of downpipe, a small one to fit in the sewer pipe, and a bigger one to take the flow from the cassette. This required a joiner, which he filled with ‘knead it’ but he knew this wasn’t going to be hygienic. Plus the downpipe plastic was going to grow mould, it was heavy, and didn’t dry satisfactorily. We went to a few plastic manufacturing companies with our prototype, and eventually found someone in Christchurch who was interested enough to help us. He arranged for a tool to be made, and advised on the right type of plastic to use (ABS) and we were able to refine the shape, and choose the colours. The tool cost a small fortune, and we nearly didn’t go ahead, but decided to ‘just do it’ and hope that other people felt the same way we did about emptying their cassettes. During the six months that we waited for the tool to be made, there were a lot of other things to do. We had to source a manufacturer for the bags that are supplied with the Dump Mates, and set up a website and Facebook page. We designed and got our bookmarks (business cards) printed, and ordered the tassels to put on them. We had advertising copy to write, and photos and videos to organise. John even built a model dump station for demonstration purposes. By July 2019 we had 1200 Dump Mates in our garage, (a very scary moment) and we had to start selling them. Things were a bit slow to start with and it took us 3 months to sell the first 100, but now we have sold over 3000, and things are a lot more relaxed. Last year we were approached by Burnsco, who are now retailing them, which has made things a lot easier for us. We don’t have to make so many trips to the NZ Post Depot.dumpmate.co.nz We tried a couple of small motorhome shows, but that wasn’t for us; we love meeting our customers, but prefer a one-on-one situation. We still have the same Burstner motorhome, which has now done 73,500km, and our latest adventure, now that we have more time, is our ebikes, which we love to ride. We hope to see you on the road somewhere, you can’t miss us, we have Dump Mate signwriting all over our motorhome. :D Heather and John McMurdo Make an adapter for dumpstations that have bigger holes: ckw.nz/dumpmate-adapter Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 21

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption 8-days-a-week_mw.webp 8 days a week and 8 years to celebrate Gary Stoneley NZ’s national camping club turns 8 We are celebrating! On the 31 December 2023 our inclusive, national camping club will be 8 years old. The All Points Camping Club was officially launched 31 December 2015. It’s been a journey and a half. A timeless classic, the Beatles 8 Days a week was released a few days before my 5th Birthday in1964. As an upbeat and lively love song telling of passion and commitment, above and beyond, the song mirrors the passion, love and energy that has been put into the club by our team over the past 8 years. From very small beginnings and a commitment to build an organisation that supports and encourages all NZ campers, while lobbying for our camping future the club has come a long way. At times it has seemed like 8 days a week. It’s not always fun behind the scenes. Politics, camping and individual personalities can be a volatile mix, but the end result has been a national camping club that all NZ campers can be proud of. It’s the passion and enthusiasm of our volunteer team and fantastic members from Northland to Southland and All Points in between that makes it worth it. So here’s a great big thank you to the All Points team for sharing your love and passion for camping 8 days a week, for 8 years. Happy Birthday! to the best, inclusive and most caring NZ camping family — All Points Camping Club of NZ — It’s our babe. Youtube | Spotify Gary Stoneley allpointscampingclub.org Membership costs $35.00 first year. Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 23

Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption event-morisons24-bette-12-H.webp GO TO as the seasons change camping events Come Camping For all the planned camps and their details www.allpointscampingnz.org Camping | Events | allpointscampingnz The latest camping events, brought to you by All Points Camping Club of NZ. NZ''s inclusive, national camping club NZ Fun Adventures on Facebook Annual Event in Marlborough for Garden Lovers 2025 6–9 Nov, Thu, Blenheim, Marlborough Join Martin & Diana Ireland, your APC Marlborough Rep for a variety of garden tours and a public Garden Fete. Meet up for coffee, drinks and nibbles for local and anyone passing through at Dodsons Sat 8th 3pm. Camp at Steampunk the Thames 7–10 Nov, Fri, Thames, Waikato Thames Sea Scout Hall. Join us at camp during the 10 year anniversary of Steampunk the Thames. This is a fun weekend for all ages with entertainment, competitions, dancing, prancing, gears and gadgetry. steampunkthethames.co.nz. More South Island Campfest 2025 14–16 Nov, Fri, Woodbury, Geraldine Family fun and entertainment from 2pm 14th November. Something for everyone. APCNZ’s FIRST South Island Campfest. More Shakespear Regional Park camping, Te Haruhi Bay 21–23 Nov, Fri. Whangaparaoa, North Auckland A weekend camping at Shakespear regional park, bird sanctuary, Whangaparaoa peninsula North Auckland. Join your host, Rae Coppins , APC’s Auckland Area rep. No pets, as it is a bird sanctuary. Tents welcome. This is an Auckland Council camp, please book online before arriving, you will receive an email with the gate code. More Relaxing break at Waitarere Beach 21–23 Nov, Fri, Waitarere Beach, Levin Join your club hosts, Margaret Earle and Helen Garthwaite for a relaxing weekend at the Hydrabad Holiday Park. Tents welcome. At Waitarere Beach (just north of Levin) this is a great place to bring the family for a fun weekend before we hit the Christmas rush. Swimming pool, trampolines, swings, slide. A short walk to the local playground, tennis courts, the beach, Matariki forest and the fairy garden. More Camp at Kaitoke, Wellington Region 5–7 Dec, Fri, Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt This is a DOC site so All campers welcome including tents, DOC fees apply. Come and enjoy camping in a rural/ forest setting. It will be a bit cold to swim in the river but there are walking tracks and the Rimutaka Incline track is not far away for the more adventurous. Dog are welcome but must be under control. More Happy 10th Birthday All Points 24 Dec–7 Jan, Wed, Motukarara, Canterbury Join us at the Waihora Park Domain Camping Ground as we celebrate Christmas, New Year, horse racing and birthdays! More New Year Camp 
at Paraparaumu Beach 29 Dec, Mon–2 Jan, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast Join us for a relaxed New Years camp at Paraparaumu Beach Sea Scouts Hall. Its just a short walk to the beach, estuary and local shops, and beside a large park and sports area. More APCNZ 10th Anniversary, 
North Island Camp 2–5 Jan, Fri, Reporoa, Rototura– Taupo Highway (SH5) Join us to celebrate the All Points Camping Club’s 10th Birthday at Mihi School. There is plenty of space for tents and camping vehicles. A wonderful quiet country school with a pool and close to other attractions. All campers are welcome. We will have a birthday celebration on the Saturday night. If you can’t stay for the weekend, feel free to pop in if you are passing by. More Waitangi weekend camp at Morison’s Bush 5–8 Feb, Thu, Morisons Bush, Wairarapa Come and join us for a long weekend camp at Morisons Bush. Traditional NZ summer camping at its best. Great swimming spot. Tents welcome. Bring your own drinking water and toilet. Martinborough Fair on Saturday. More Waitangi Weekend at Bluff Farm 6–8 Feb, Fri, Ashley Gorge, North Canterbury Bluff Farm: Winter camping was such fun that now we want a summer camp. Who is keen for a dip in the Ashley Gorge? Tents welcome. More Camp-Fest Bulls 26 6–8 Mar, Fri, Bulls, SH1, Rangitikei Join us in March 2026 for the fourth annual Camp-Fest in Bulls, Rangitikei district. Lots to do or just relax at the wonderful Bulls Domain. Bar in the evenings. More Canterbury Camping Train 2026 3–21 Mar, Canterbury, Catlins, Southland, West Coast Enjoy the whole trip, or meet up and or depart anywhere along the way. Departing Canterbury 3 Mar, arriving Catlins 6th & Southland 12–15th 
(see Southland Camping Train below)(Qtown ≈20th. Nelson Creek 26 Mar.) Story | More Southland, Camping Train: Paradise for nature lovers! 7–10 Mar, Sat, Owaka, Catlins Join the camping train at tranquil Pounawea Campground. Kayak or swim. Visit Kaka Point, Nuggets Lighthouse, sealions at Cannibal Bay, Purakaunui waterfall. ckw.nz/catlins-26 Waters edge camp 10–11 Mar, Tue, Haldane Bay The petrified forest at Curio Bay, the Lost Gypsy Cafe and more. Long-drop toilet, water on tap, good wifi, space for larger vehicles. Pets on leads.
 ckw.nz/waters-edge Sea breeze camp 11–12 Mar, Wed, Fortrose Beautiful views of the estuary and lighthouse. Swim, birdwatch or fish in the tidal estuary. Dogs on leads.
On grass and room for larger vehicles. Clean toilets, playground, and a nearby cafe. ckw.nz/sea-breeze Historic bridge camp 12–13 Mar, Thu, Clifden, Eastern Bush Peaceful. Historic bridge. A short drive to Tuatapere. Flushing toilets, drinking water and sinks. Pets on leads. 
 ckw.nz/clifton-bridge The lake escape 13–15 Mar, Fri , Manapouri Scenic holiday park across from the lake, on the edge of Fiordland National Park. Pets on leads. A short 12km drive to Te Anau township. Special booking instructions. ckw.nz/lake-escape For the latest camps allpointscampingnz.org Camping | Events | allpointscampingnz The latest camping events, brought to you by All Points Camping Club of NZ. NZ''s inclusive, national camping club NZ Fun Adventures on Facebook Up Up Summer 2025 , p 36

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption The Tautuku Hut ©2023 Kayla Laatz Arriving at the hut. ©2023 Kayla Laatz From admiring the golden treetops at sunset, to listening to the sound of the nearby Tautuku River, the crackling sounds of the fire and the drops of rain hitting the roof — it was a nature lover’s paradise. ©2023 Kayla Laatz We picked this as our first overnight tramp with our babies Tautuku Hut Track: Family-friendly tramping in the Catlins Kayla Laatz Tautuku Hut is a lesser-known DOC hut in the Catlins. Starting from the same car park as McLean Falls, the Tautuku Hut Track is short and sweet, making it a great first overnight tramp for families. Taking the detour to McLean Falls adds an additional half hour / 1.5 km of walking — definitely worth it! The Tautuku Hut Track is short and sweet Myself and another mama picked this as our first overnight tramp with our babies. With at least 15 to 20 kg on each of our backs, we tramped 10 kilometres across two days. It was the peak of summer, and this was the perfect introductory tramp for us. Overall, the trail was super easy to follow as long as we kept our eyes set on the orange triangle markers along the way. Soon after starting the walk, we entered a dense forest filled with kamahi, rata, and podocarp. On the mossy ground we spotted lots of mushrooms and there are beautiful ferns along the way too. Right off the bat, we faced a steep uphill climb lasting for just over an hour. It was a killer lower-body workout, especially with a big pack and a toddler on your back. We were fully shaded the entire time, but it got really hot and humid, as there was very little air flow amongst the trees. Lots of snack breaks helped us and the wee ones to happily (and sweatily) power through. There were two fallen trees on the track which we had to crawl under on our hands and knees. If you aren’t juggling a pack and a baby at the same time, you’ll probably get away with just crouching down real low. But for us, it was a tight squeeze with a baby in front and a big pack on the back. There’s also a handful of large trees to climb over, but most of the track you’re just stepping over the occasional tree root so it’s no big deal. It recently rained, so we faced a lot of muddy sections along the way. Some have dry paths going around, others give you no choice but to cross through the middle. Ankle deep mud at the worst though, which wouldn’t be a problem for those wearing ankle-high boots. After nearly an hour and a half of climbing, we were relieved the track flattened out a bit more as we reached the top of the mountain. Between the trees we saw a small sliver of a view overlooking some of the other mountains in the Catlins Forest Park. From there it was a quick breeze to the Tautuku hut. The track actually went slightly downhill for 15 minutes before we arrived at the open, grassy clearing that the hut sits in. Tautuku hut is a standard, non-serviced DOC hut that is completely free to stay at. There’s no booking in advance, it’s first come first served. A lot of hunters stay here, which was made clear by the machete, animal skull and hunting gun holder we found inside the hut. I later learned that the Tautuku mountains house lots of red deer, pigs and goats. The hut itself is a one bedroom shack that was previously a garage donated to DOC, and recently renovated to include a covered wooden deck and long drop toilet! There are 4 wooden bunks and mattresses along with a few basic cooking supplies such as pots, pans, a can opener etc. The deck makes for a cute wee dining area complete with two seats and a table. It’s a lovely spot to watch the sunrise or sunset while sipping on a cuppa. Outside, the Tautuku River is just a minute’s walk away. It’s shallow but with a constant flow. Signs in the hut say the rain water collected is clean and does not need to be treated before drinking but all we found was an open-top barrel with floaties in it, so we decided to boil water from the stream instead. Around the corner there’s a fire ring with tree trunks for seats. Dry wood is stacked underneath the deck. Outside, the Tautuku River is just a minute’s walk away. It’s shallow but with a constant flow. Signs in the hut say the rain water collected is clean and does not need to be treated before drinking but all we found was an open-top barrel with floaties in it, so we decided to boil water from the stream instead. Around the corner there’s a fire ring with tree trunks for seats. Dry wood is stacked underneath the deck. From admiring the golden treetops at sunset, to listening to the sound of the nearby Tautuku River, the crackling sounds of the fire and the drops of rain hitting the roof — it was a nature lover’s paradise. I rocked my little boy to sleep that night in one of the most peaceful places we have ever been together After a long day of playing and exploring, I rocked my little boy to sleep that night in one of the most peaceful places we have ever been together. Until the next adventure at least! Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 9 km Trail Type: Out-and-back Elevation Gain: 350 meters Time: 3 hr 30 min Hut Coordinates: 
46°33'13.5"S 169°19'29.8"E Mountain Mamas NZ is an online community of New Zealand based mamas with a love of the great outdoors. mountainmamasnz.com instagram.com/mountainmamasnz 
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2 Summer 2022 Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS PDF BUY Up Fishing at Kingston Heather Auckram Up Secured a magical spot beside the lakes edge at Kingston freedom camp and went fishing. Caught no fish, but enjoyed the serenity. The camp has a slight slope as it is at the base of the mountains, and there are plenty of shady trees. Traffic going to Queenstown was only a murmur on the nearby road. Vehicles must be self-contained if sleeping over (arrive early as it's a popular spot). Day trippers have use of everything, including the new loos. Q’town Lakes. Photo © 2022 Heather Auckram Up Up 1/1

Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption campfest-woodbury-fb3_H.webp GO TO as the seasons change a family-orientated weekend Campfest South Island Linda Butler Campfest South Island November 14-16 2025 Woodbury Domain 538 Woodbury Rd Woodbury, (Geraldine) All campers are welcome campfestnz.org info@campfestnz.org | 027 277 0752 Register on line | You can pre-pay There is something happening for the entire family over this family-orientated weekend. Casual activities will be scattered around the gazebo area where young can challenge the older generations to a round… it might be Cornhole or Ladder Golf to name a few, or a hit on the wall at the tennis courts using a racket and ball supplied. Maybe Whack a Rat is more your thing… There is also a great flying fox and playground to entertain… Waihi Gorge is up the road for those that like a fresh dip in the mornings. Pets are welcome, on leads, but not around social areas please. Going for a walk with your pet? Ask someone to join you! Our first evening we will begin with a shared tea and a casual getting to know each other. Marshmallows on the Kool Grill are on the menu. Bring your favorite musical instrument and play a few chords together. Raffles are available on Friday and Saturday, 3 tickets for $5. Wait ‘til you see the prizes! Saturday, the coffee (with nibbles) and ice cream carts arrive, Archery Club set up for approx an hour or so tuition session on using a bow and arrow (limited to just 16 people, $25 each: email info@campfestnz.org to book your spot). Rock painting and kite making will be available. After lunch we have a workshop on The Good, Bad and Ugly of living full-time on the road , and a chat on Self Containment with Gary Stoneley from NZ Lifestyle Camping. The hall committee are going to make burgers for tea on Saturday night . This is a fundraiser for their hall. After tea we will be entertained by a mix of line dancing and country music. With a horse race tossed in. Sunday, for those that travel with their cycles, an opportunity for a bike ride with Trev before lunch and pack up. There are: Toilets. Dump station nearby at Hislop Street, Geraldine. Have some cash for optional extras. We have… Book swap table. Used camping equipment sales area. Opportunity to advertise your camper: for sale $20. 🏕️ Up Up Summer 2025 , p 20

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Lake Pukaki September 2024 ©2024 M Richardson I can’t get enough. Lake Pukaki Miriam Richardson Lake Pukaki in winter. I can’t get enough of this place. Freedom camping! ©2024 M Richardson Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 3

1 Spring 2022 1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Ready for the road The bike is a Suzuki 850, not available in New Zealand. Ready for the night The camper trailer opens out on both sides giving plenty of room to sleep and lots of storage space. Now, we would need Le Roy’s trailer to carry the toilet. Travelling the world on a motorcycle Wayne Ravelich There are more ways than one to travel the country, or the world, for that matter. LeRoy Knierim decided to do it on a motorcycle. It took ten years to circle the globe. Selling up in New York as a structural engineer he loaded his bike and camper trailer and set off for There are more ways than one to travel the country, or the world, for that matter. LeRoy Knierim decided to do it on a motorcycle. It took ten years to circle the globe.the experience of a lifetime. He arrived in New Zealand December 1988 after spending a year traveling the coastline of Australia, working his way up the East coast with a circus, setting up their equipment. He arrived in Wellington and met us at a Bikers Rights Meeting. Staying at mine while he waited for his transport to arrive by ship from OZ. That made for an interesting Christmas as LeRoy regaled us with stories of his travels (and my daughter was born Xmas Day). The camper trailer opens out on both sides giving plenty of room to sleep and lots of storage space. The bike is a Suzuki 850, not available in New Zealand. We got the baby brother 750. We spent many hours on the road traveling NZ and attending motorbike rallies that were popular in the 80s and 90s. Le Roy had the distinction of being the ONLY person to have attended the Northern- and Southern-most bike rallies in the world with the Brass Monkey being in Central Otago. We travelled light with only the essentials. Although we camped along the way we did not consider ourselves as campers but as riders or bikers, as opposed to the patched bikies. We camped responsibly, leaving no trace. How times have changed. Now we would need Le Roy’s trailer to carry the toilet. BY: Wayne Ravelich Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 15