Overnight beside the Aparima River Previous Next Heather Auckram I slept overnight beside the Aparima River near Opio (Southland). A couple of 4WDs drove along, but apart from the noise caused us no bother. Lots and lots of wild ducks. ©2022 Heather Auckram ​ Previous Next 1/1 ​ Advertisment ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

SPRING 2022 ISSUE 1 BUY PDF INDEX READ Do you know what you want in a caravan — or are you just winging it? PREVIOUS PREVIOUS NEXT My wife and I bought our first caravan over 10 years ago, just because it was for sale at a price we thought would be a good buy, to go caravanning. Prior to that we had only tented once or twice with loaned gear and this was our starting point. The caravan was a New Zealand built Anglo Imp which was basically a heavy square box with a brand-new awning but was a little tired. We set up another awning on the opposite side to the usual which doubled the covered area for cooking, eating and shade. Eventually with health reasons driving a change, instead of a refit we sold and purchased a Sprite fiberglass roof pop-top, sight unseen, apart from photographs and a description. We found hidden rot in the floor and very light joinery so we did a strip out and rebuild with a large comfortable bed, seating and storage. Again we set up 2 awnings, one totally enclosed for cooking and a fly awning for shade, eating and seating. We watched our neighbours with a more modern caravan heading off in winter with dogs included and thought that should be us too and so we sold our little pop-top and started looking for an English import type. What we thought we wanted soon changed as we sat in and viewed a number of vans over about 3 months. With size restrictions due to wanting to store on our home section, rather than off-site∞ we finally made a decision. We decided on motor movers: these assist with home and campsite parking. We really recommend these. We discovered and joined APCNZ and got it certified for self-containment. We have found the club’s online information very helpful. We have enjoyed contributing to their suggested camps and to see others’ suggestions. We now plan and check out camp sites for an excursion every 4 months or so. We are looking forward to many happy camps and experiences into the future and invite you to do the same. Our backdoor is our playground. BY: Marty & Diana PHOTOS: ©2022 Marty We thought that should be us too -- so we sold our pop-top and started looking for caravan NEXT The Ad ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 1 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption EWOF-sticker_mw.webp ​ Electrical warrant of fitness certifications Arthur How When does yours expire? Well the holiday season is almost upon us and nearly here, and everyone will be getting their caravans, motorhomes and boats checked to make sure everything is operational. I f you plan to use campgrounds in your travels, be aware that they require a current EWOF before you can plug in to power. It is important to get your caravans, motorhomes and boats checked and certified for electrical safety, to comply with “AS/NZS 3001 Electrical Installations — Transportable structures and vehicles, including their site supplies”. The electrical warrant of fitness certification (EWOF), is issued by a registered electrical inspector, with a current NZ Practising Licence (issued by the Electrical Workers Registration Board). The EWOF is valid for a period of 4 years from the date of issue. The electrical assessments cover earthing, polarity, insulation resistance, socket outlet testing, circuit protection evaluation, & water proofing & possible ingress into power supply plugs & sockets/cords etc. Both your vehicle and your power cord are checked. There is a charge for the EWOF service. Costs vary, depending on the location of you and the inspector and may include travel charges. Arthur How does EWOF inspections in Foxton, Manawatu. Find your local EWOF inspector: North Island | South Island Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 15

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Mag-F-0923-CTKW.webp By and for campers Camping The Kiwi Way, Spring 2023 ​ Camping the Kiwi Way 5: spring 2023 ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) | ISSN 2815-827X (Online) Featured content Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan Because we had a newborn, my parents-in-law offered us the caravan. 10 Tips for Safe Caravan Towing The same accident rates, but the main reason, jack-knifing, is different. Why not stop and stay a while? Where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ—use it, share it, add to it. Pros and cons of full time family travel PROS: You get to spend a lot of time as a family. CONS: You spend a lot of time as a family. Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes RV & Camper business services: Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. Table of contents 2 Freedom camping under the new law 4 Editorial 4 Freedom camping & self-containment: status, Spring 2023 4 Freedom camping: who does what 5 Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan 7 Cooking on the road: planning food for off the road 8 The Homestead, St Bathans 9 10 Tips for safe caravan towing 9 Why Caravans roll over… and how to prevent it 10 Building a connected NZ camping and tourism industry 10 Lake pukaki 11 Lake Monowai campsite 12 Why not stop and stay a while? Introducing Stop and Stay 14 Cooking with fire 14 Easy-to-make flat breads 15 Pros and Cons of full time family travel 16 More cold season tips 16 A cassette toilet in a van 18 Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes 20 Thinking about your overnight park 21 Freedom inside the fence 22 PUZZLE: Small town New Zealand 23 Small town: Waiau 25 A small paint kit, a few good brushes… 26 This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… 26 A classic 29 Mobile cell towers 29 The Aeropress 29 Two uses 30 Around my own back yard 32 The smallest church 32 Yaktrax 33 Events — Camping 34 Events — Festivals and shows 35 RV & camper business services About Camping the Kiwi Way © 2023 All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc Editor: Miriam Richardson editor@campingthekiwiway.org campingthekiwiway.org Published quarterly by All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc & NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd Order or subscribe Printed copies including postage:$44 for a year (4 issues)$13.50 for a single copyeditor@campingthekiwiway.org Read it online or get a PDF ckw.nz/spring2023 Subscribe for an email link to each issue: editor@campingthekiwiway.org Advertising editor@campingthekiwiway.org See ckw.nz/advertising Front cover: Lake Monowai, Fiordland p11 . ©2023 Kayla Laatz Share your stories If your group or club is promoting NZers enjoying our great outdoors, we would like to share your stories. Tenting, caravanning, motorhoming, van camping, bike camping, hiking and more. • Camping photos and stories. • Club stories and photos. • Upcoming events that include camping. • Opinion pieces on camping issues. • Technical / helpful articles. Photos 1mb or more in size. Email words and (separate) images: editor@campingthekiwiway.org Contributions close Nov 1 for the Summer issue For late-breaking articles talk to the editor. Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 3

3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ Murchison, Labour Weekend Marty Ireland An All Points Camping gathering at Murchison, Labour Weekend. Marty Ireland. Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 44

2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption NZ's National Parks South Island Lakes ​ Game solutions Rhonda Marshall View the solutions to our two summer games. Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 47

8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping PGDB Here is the infographic from PGDB, the one's in charge. Go to their website for more information. www.nzscv.co.nz Infographic: ©2024 PGDB Freedom camping & self-containment 2 Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? 2 Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? 4 Getting your camping vehicle certified 8 Am I freedom camping? 8 What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping 10 Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? 12 Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how 14 Keeping up with the self-containment changes 16 Composting and coddiwompling ︎ Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 8

Summer, Issue 2, Camping the Kiwi Way Previous Next Miriam Richardson (Editor) Buy a copy, subscribe for a year's worth of copies, read it on paper, read it here or read the pdf. The choice is yours. Only $12 a copy delivered, $36 for 4 issues. BUY We bring you travel stories, tips, wonderful places to visit, insight into political changes, some solid information, a crossword: light reading, serious reading and some fun browsing. Enjoy This issue is kindly sponsored by the All Points Camping Club of NZ and NZ Lifestyle Camping. Previous Next 1/1 ​ Advertisment ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption CKW-cover-8-24-H.webp ​ Table of contents Editor 2 Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? 2 Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? 4 Editorial: Winter 4 Getting your camping vehicle certified 5 The road less travelled 7 Autumn gold 8 Am I freedom camping? 8 What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping 10 Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? 12 Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how 14 Keeping up with the self-containment changes 16 Composting and coddiwompling ︎ 18 RECIPES: Winter meals on the road 19 Hakatere Conservation Park 21 Carbon monoxide poisoning 24 Walking the race 25 Staying safe solo 26 Fixing a soft floor on a UK Caravan 28 Watts & Amps 29 Kiwi camping coven 31 A weekend at Mt Somers 31 Winter tips from our previous issues 32 Diesel heating in caravans and motorhomes 33 HOBBIES: Home brew spirits 35 Thermettes 35 Flaxmere Garden 36 TIPS 36 NIWA Winter climate outlook 2024 37 Camping at Wanaka 37 What is KiwiCamp? 38 Staying safe 38 Mountains have their own fingerprints 39 DOC update 40 Stop and Stay… 40 …in Winter 41 Five days from Alex to Cromwell 41 Comfort Zone, Whakatane 42 Camping events 43 Festivals 44 GAME: DOC campsites 2 45 RV businesses and services Freedom camping & self-containment 2 Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? 2 Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? 4 Getting your camping vehicle certified 8 Am I freedom camping? 8 What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping 10 Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? 12 Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how 14 Keeping up with the self-containment changes 16 Composting and coddiwompling ︎ Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 3

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Watching the sunrise in Bluff Cruising on the open road. No where to be — everywhere to see. Heading for Te Anau. Mirror Lakes Homer Tunnel. Spot the Kea! Spot the Kea! (Homer Tunnel) Milford Sound! Somehow I scored a free kayak tour— under waterfalls, next to dolphins — just magical. Milford Sound! Probably the best day of my life so far. Milford Sound! Probably the best day of my life so far. Milford Sound! Probably the best day of my life so far. Queenstown Lakes Queenstown Lakes Queenstown Lakes Clay cliffs, Omarama Felt like the Grand Canyon Arthur's Pass Thunder Creek Falls Thunder Creek Falls on a rainy day. (Mt Aspiring National Park) Tunnel Beach, Dunedin Tunnel Beach, Dunedin Moeraki Boulders Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park Port Underwood. A cool detour to Picton, very scenic. Freedom camping near Featherston Freedom camping near Featherston Freedom camping near Featherston Castlepoint, Wairarapa My solo adventure began on my 20th birthday Around my own back yard Maia Steiner I’ve always dreamed of travelling around my own back yard in a van and I finally did! I saved up and brought myself Wally (my van) in May 2022. I worked 6-day weeks to save up some travel money and left for my solo adventure on my 20th birthday! I got home a few days before Christmas and sold my van not long after, for the same price I brought it for. All in all it was an awesome trip I will never forget! Get out there and travel our awesome country! Photos ©2023 Maia Steiner Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 30

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ Winter adventures Shoshannah Shand Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram ©2023 shoshannah.nz Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 2

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Baking in the Omnia stove-top oven The Omnia is a great Swedish invention, like the Trangia camping stoves. ©2024 Megan Hieatt a great solution if you don’t have an oven Pizza in the Omnia Megan Hieatt I just tried making pizza in the Omnia Oven. It looks and smells good, just have to wait for it to cool down and stop bubbling! I pricked and precooked the base for 5 min and cooked the pizza for 15 mins. The base was a simple 1 cup flour 1 tsp BP and salt, and mixed with water and rolled out to fit into the Omnia ring. The oven was preheated to 200ºC when I cooked the base and dropped to about 125ºC when I put the pizza in, with my gas ring on full bore. The Omnia is a great solution if you don’t have an oven, it works on the gas ring. So far I’ve made roasts, scones, and scalloped potatoes, and now pizza! The Omnia is a great Swedish invention, like the Trangia camping stoves. I had to sacrifice having a proper oven and glass-topped hob due to the weight compared to the Spinflo I now have, so the Omnia means I can still have that functionality. Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 32