6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption SSTay-Horahor-JENI-CW_mw.webp sstay-horahora1-apc_mw.webp SStay-Horahora_mw_edited.jpg ​ Horahora Domain Angela Bryan STOP and STAY Horahora Domain has everything any water-sport enthusiast could want. Situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, 2 mins off SH 1 it is the perfect stop whether you’re heading north or south. The only facilities provided are a toilet block with changing rooms, but they are very adequate and clean. Choose to park up in the front with a view of the lake or at the back against the hills with sheep over the fence. There is room for every type of vehicle, but if you want a front row spot arrive earlier rather than later and you can spend the evening watching all the action on the water. The weekend we were here it filled up fast from 3pm onward. Council rules allow up to 30 vehicles with a maximum 2 night stay. Dogs are allowed with the usual rules in place. Fill your tanks before you arrive, as there is no water on-site. Top photo: ©2023 Jeni C-W STOP and STAY Where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. Stop and Stay is a free resource for NZ campers and travellers, brought to you by campers for campers. It might be a country pub for a meal, a rural property, a council reserve, a DOC camp; it might be a commercial campground or a unique day-stop or cafe. Please add your recommendations to the list. Anyone one can access the list or make recommendations. It’s free, too, for property owners to be on the list. Remember to always check with hosts first — phone numbers are provided on most listings, and keep in mind that some properties have restrictions. Dog-friendly properties are indicated on each listing, as are wheelchair accessible properties. STOP and STAY | Add a place to Stop and Stay Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 34

6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Magazine-front-v2-TH.webp ​ Editorial Miriam Richardson An El Niño summer It seems we are having an El Niño summer. Hotter, windier, dryer north and east, wetter in the west; dramatic temperature swings, and extreme, possibly damaging winds. This weather demands our attention as we head into our prime summer camping season. Are the roads ok? Will the wind be ok for driving? Will it be safe near that tree, that branch, with this wind forecast? Should I carry extra water? What is the fire risk? These are questions for every trip, but El Niño gives them a sterner edge. Having reserve supplies of all kinds in case you get stranded (fuel, meds, water &c) might be becoming basic commonsense. Radio is your emergency friend where mobiles won’t work. The government gives us some tools to help: NZTA highway conditions ckw.nz/road Met Service weather warnings ckw.nz/weather NIWA fire weather ckw.nz/fire Radio frequencies ckw.nz/radio Caught in the middle For those caught in the middle with their campervans and self-containment, you have tough choices, with freedom camping dodgy at best. Councils are just learning how to enforce the new, inadequate law, some traditional places are off limits as necessary new bylaws havent had time to go through. It’s confusing and disappointing on many fronts. So we just have to throw our hearts over, and find the best way we can to enjoy our country, our summer, our camping. All creative solutions to the conundrums are welcome — do please share it with us all. Encourage the small towns to love us Park considerately. Leave the space tidier than when you arrived. Spend some money, visit their attractions, walk and bike their tracks, appreciate their views and share their joy. They could well build and shape a positive free-camping future for us all if we inspire them to do so. Tiaki mai. Kindly sponsored by All Points Camping Club of NZ and NZ Lifestyle Camping More on Freedom camping and self-containment: The freedom camping law needs to change Self-containment certification: which one is yours? What to do? Upgrade? Wait? Editorial — Caught in the middle Who is advocating for NZers who camp? There’s no need to rush this summer NZ’s independent national network for certification Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 4

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Camp site I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Morning sun I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Campsite I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Cycling at Lake Mavora I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Misty morning I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Misty morning I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Mist rising I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Mist rising I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Sundown I could live like this forever. Mavora Lakes. ©2024 Nigel Henry Camping at Mavora ©2024 Nigel Henry ​ I could live like this forever Nigel Henry Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 7

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ RV & Camper business services ​ Find rv and camping services. Any relevant business can list; it is free. Anyone can recommend a business to add to the list. No endorsement is implied. The thumbs up shows people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need. Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 35

1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ Firth of Thames Wayne Ravelich Our view last night of the Firth of Thames. Parked a couple of km north of Thames at a wonderful free site on the water front. Wayne Ravelich ©2022 Wayne Ravelich Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 10

9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones ©2024 Roland Jones Watching the sun appear over the distant hills really made an impact. The re-build of my Toyota van Roland Jones It was the 19th January 2021. I had a fishing trip at Kawhia. As I had recently purchased a van for my business, I decided to throw a mattress inside and head off. After a great day’s fishing and a few beers afterwards, I put my head down for the night tucked up in my sheets. I woke up early the next morning and reached out and opened the door. It was so peaceful with a slight breeze. The smell of the sea and watching the sun appear over the distant hills really made an impact. I was bitten by the lifestyle. With retirement pending, I realised this was a fantastic opportunity to explore our beautiful country. After a lot of encouragement from my wife and daughter I fitted out my first campervan. As time progressed, I added more features— I added overhead cabinets. I upgraded the electrical system (with a lot of advice from fellow members) — with a 140W solar panel I had more power than I needed. Originally, I was going to fit thermal curtains then I decided to install wooden shutters. The unexpected bonus was that they kept out the lights of other campers arriving late at night , plus kept the van warmer. I also installed a diesel heater, amazing, warms the van up, but I have to have it on its lowest setting otherwise I’m toast. When I built the van, I knew that sometime later I would have to upgrade it. The utility drawers only came out about half way as I had used some old drawers I had removed from a kitchen. This was not a problem until my wife had a new mattress made for my van. I was able to lift the old mattress to get to the odd item in the back of the drawers but the new mattress was very rigid and heavier, making it almost impossible to get to the back storage units. Time to upgrade I completely removed all the old units. I built a new, double-shelf unit. The left drawer and centre drawer contain the everyday items, drawer #3 hits the wall of the van, however it does open approx 400mm, therefore I can keep tools, guy ropes and pegs there. If I do need something out of the back of drawer #3 then I can completely remove drawer #2 . All drawers have little rollers on the back to ease the open and close and they have magnetic catches. Stage 1 completed Stage 2, later this year, I will re-build the fridge cabinet and bench top, plus install a new toilet. I need it all completed for my next big trip in the South Island — 5 months, starting Feb 2025.◼️ Photos ©2024 Roland Jones Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 7

8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption kiwi-coven_H.webp Who we are (from left to right) Christine, Carolyn Penny Kathryn, Wendy, Colleen. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Lady Penelope Six solo camping women ranging in age from 54 to 74 years old, found themselves gathered beside the camp fire one autumn evening in the Tararua District. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Myrtle Six solo camping women ranging in age from 54 to 74 years old, found themselves gathered beside the camp fire one autumn evening in the Tararua District. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Miss Abigail Six solo camping women ranging in age from 54 to 74 years old, found themselves gathered beside the camp fire one autumn evening in the Tararua District. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Around the fire pit Connecting with their sisters in the self-proclaimed ‘Kiwi Camping Coven’ around the fire pit, at the Viking Odyssey Weekend, All Points Camping Club event at Norsewood in May ©2024 Bette Cosgrove six solo camping women from 54 to 74 years old Kiwi camping coven Bette Cosgrove Six solo camping women ranging in age from 54 to 74 years old, found themselves gathered beside the camp fire one autumn evening in the Tararua District. Connecting with their sisters in the self-proclaimed ‘Kiwi Camping Coven’ around the fire pit, at the Viking Odyssey Weekend, All Points Camping Club event at Norsewood in May, this happy accident was a discovery that their shared life experiences gave them a common passion. They’re all solo campers who have camped all their lives. They discovered a love of lifetime camping, once sharing this with partners, but life’s circumstances mean they now go it alone. Who we are (from left to right) Christine, Carolyn Penny Kathryn, Wendy, Colleen ✤ Christine is towing a 2 berth British caravan with no name (yet) adorned with BAT WINGS. ✤ Carolyn drives a Toyota van — with munchkin cat Jasper. Her vehicle is named Jasper’s Journeys. Formerly, she lived 10 years in a bus. ✤ Penny drives a 7.5m German motorhome named Lady Penelope (from Thunderbirds). She has a static permanent caravan in a commercial campground, to come and go from. ✤ Kathryn tows her 6.5m Swift caravan called Miss Abigail. She lives in it permanently, mostly travelling the roads of NZ. ✤ Wendy has a Toyota Hiace van named NakiLass with rag doll cat Cindy. Her home base is a cabin on rural land. ✤ Colleen tows her neat little poptop camper called Myrtle. Answering these questions, it was clear that despite their wide backgrounds and variety of life experiences, they had all found a common purpose and a joy for solo camping life. Why travel and camp alone? ✤ We meet new friends. ✤ There’s a sense of independence and freedom. ✤ To have new experiences. ✤ Being outdoors offers a greater sense of wellbeing. ✤ All of us women have met a wide variety of challenges in our lives, but we’ve coped with them by camping! What do you need for solo camping and travelling? ✤ A sense of adventure. ✤ Big girl panties. ✤ Courage and ✤ Good reversing skills. Why this activity? ✤ Get out of comfort zone, ✤ We’re all survivors of life challenges, so sitting home quietly watching TV doesn’t offer much challenge or excitement. ✤ Keeping it simple is important for solo camping life, not much clutter, minding how you use your resources like power and water. ✤ Simplicity over stress. ✤ Communication and laughter around a campfire is the best reason to come camping. The benefits of joining a group? ✤ Sharing tips and places. ✤ Enjoying the social meet ups and finding like minded travelling friends to have a good laugh with. ✤ We support each other. ✤ Joining in fun events. Tips for other women contemplating going solo? ✤ Just do it! ✤ You’ll love it! ✤ Learn from your mistakes. ✤ Getting through gateways might be difficult, practice! ✤ We’re all OK without partners. ✤ Follow your instincts… move if you need to or feel unsafe. ✤ Meet your camping neighbours if you feel insecure. Best experiences to share? ✤ The Patea All Points Camping gathering recently was just so much fun. ✤ Forgotten Highway trip, stranded in a ditch with 5 women campers when 1 woman broke her leg on a 4-day trip. ✤ A huge achievement when we made it through. You are often SO proud of what you’re doing. ✤ Chatting and laughing around the camp fire it was obvious this informal sisterhood gives strength and joy. ✤ “Every time we get together with other women solo campers we leave so happy,” Christine says. Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 29

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption A motorhome All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A tent crafted to attach to the tailgate of a hatch back. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A caravan All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A caravan with an outdoor room/awning. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A tent with attitude. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A tent. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove An ambulance turned motorhome. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove A bus. All Points Camping gathering at Morison’s Bush. Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove ​ Eclectic bunch Bette Cosgrove Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 11

1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Sophie Coleman & her sculpture Ashia Sophie Coleman was the ‘Local yokel’ competition winner in 2021 for her Kimbolton Butterfly. Ashia The creativity and imagination of the exhibitors is just incredible. What can be made out of what a lot of us see as junk is unbelievable. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2021. The creativity and imagination of the exhibitors is just incredible. What can be made out of what a lot of us see as junk is unbelievable. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2021. The creativity and imagination of the exhibitors is just incredible. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival Gary Stoneley Kimbolton hosts an annual sculpture festival in April. The outdoor art and sculpture exhibition is accompanied by food, music, and lots of family fun. The most recent festival was in 2021. Fingers crossed for 2023. Sophie Coleman was the ‘Local yokel’ competition winner in 2021 for her Kimbolton Butterfly. The creativity and imagination of the exhibitors is just incredible. What can be made out of what a lot of us see as junk is unbelievable. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2021. BY: Gary Stoneley The Kimbolton Butterfly My entry for the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival was a monarch butterfly, built to the scale of 25:1. I named my sculpture Ashia, which means life and hope, reflecting the symbolism of a butterfly. The main idea behind my sculpture was to encourage a positive perspective on change and new beginnings. The sculpture transformed items such as corrugated iron, baling twine and an axle, and gave them a new life. It was such a lovely surprise to have received the Local Yokel award for my creation which you had sponsored, so a huge thank you for your continued support of the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival. BY: Sophie Coleman 2023 31 Mar–2 Apr 2023 RSVP: Come and stay with All Points Camping. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 Photos: ©2022 Gary Stoneley Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 30

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5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption YAKTRAX YAKTRAX YAKTRAX One of the better $40 I’ve spent. Yaktrax Matt King Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference to quality of life. One of the better $40 I’ve spent. Thanks Hunting and Fishing. A few decent pegs into the ground. Easy install, easy stow. (But don’t let that mallet stray off the pegs.) ©2023 Matt King Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 32

6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption tiny-flag-raising_mw.webp ​ Sunday morning flag raising Angela Bryan Sunday morning flag raising The Bay of Plenty family camp at Paengaroa, October 2023. All Points Camping ©2023 Angela Bryan Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 22