Pannekoeken for breakfast Previous Next Bette Cosgrove Every trip we make a breakfast fruits pancake. Usually apple pannekoeken. You need: Your favourite pancake mix: We often get the great pannekoeken mix from De Moelen, Foxton whenever we pass by and keep it permanently in a sealed container in our campervan. Or grab the Edmonds buttermilk or gluten-free shake-up pancake mix from supermarket. You can be flexible and add milk (or alternative milks like oat, soy, rice, coconut, or almond) or just use water. Check the pancake-mix container for how much liquid you need. If we have fresh eggs (free-range, bought along the way) we add one. Beat or shake up until well mixed. Slice in one fresh apple / pear cut in tiny pieces; or mashed banana; or berries if you have them. Mix your fruit of choice in, but just lightly. Make one, full-pan-sized fruit pancake per person: fill the pan with mixture. We use a small non-stick pan with a lid on our single ring gas burner as it's easy to wipe clean when done. Flip when bubbles appear and put a lid on when cooking the second side. We usually have coconut yoghurt in our fridge to serve with this, or open a tin of reduced cream if you have it. Best brunch option ever, and a traditional favourite! Photos ©2022 Bette Cosgrove Best brunch option ever, and a traditional favourite! Previous Next Pannekoeken for breakfast ©2022 Bette Cosgrove Pannekoeken for breakfast ©2022 Bette Cosgrove Pannekoeken for breakfast ©2022 Bette Cosgrove Pannekoeken for breakfast ©2022 Bette Cosgrove 1/3 ​ Advertisment ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped Moss We walked some of the easier, pleasant, short paths through the mossy bush. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent Sleeping with the sandflies: Lake Monowai Heather Auckram Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped. We weren't outside the van long as I forgot the insect repellent and the sandflies quickly found us! There is a free DOC camping area at the carpark and toilets. No dogs. Lots of curious birds, and bird/animal noises in the dark of night. There are picnic tables and fire drums to light, which may help to keep away the ever-hungry sandflies. We walked some of the easier pleasant short paths through the mossy bush. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent. BY: Heather Auckram PHOTOS: ©2022 Heather Auckram DOC INFO Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 13

2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption electrics-lithium-rivers_m.webp ​ Lithium-iron batteries in RVs Collyn Rivers Lithium-iron batteries in RVs – they are safe to use. They deliver a lot of energy and pack a lot of power but need specialised knowledge to use safely and reliably. Here’s the how and why for the LiFePO4 (lithium-iron) variety. Collyn Rivers. Read here: ckw.nz/lithium Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 23

2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ South Island Lakes: Game Rhonda Marshall Fill in the blanks Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 20

8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ Only getting in 123 Watts Allan Henderson Well some days it makes no difference at all how much solar you have on the roof. We have just under 3000 Watt of solar on the roof and only getting in 123 Watts. Very overcast day here in Methven. ©2024 Allan Henderson Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 17

4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption SStay-lakeside4ed_W.webp SStay-lakeside1_W.webp SStay-lakeside2.webp Stop and Stay stopandstay.org Lakelands Holiday Park, Whanganui, Stop and Stay Angela Bryan Just a 10 minute drive from Whanganui, on the shores of Lake Witiroa, the park is a lovely spot with everything you need for a chilled-out family holiday. Easy access, there are level sites right on the shore of the lake where you can watch water skiers and the wild life or, if you are brave, go for swim. There are also kayaks available to use. A great mountain bike track, or bush walk, is right on the boundary of the park. The park is picturesque with loads of native trees and both powered and non-powered sites that are a generous size for the biggest of rigs. They have good clean facilities complete with herb garden, and room for large groups with their own separate kitchen. This would be a great spot for family reunions and the like. Friendly and helpful hosts make this a really pleasant place to stay. Book your spring stay now. jd.dowman@gmail.com lakelands.co.nz 316 Kaitoke Rd Wanganui Closed over winter: 30 April to 1 October. Stop and Stay Check out our Stop and Stay listings for recommended places to stop and stay on your travels around NZ. Only the best. www.stopandstay.org Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 31

2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Purakaunui Bay Campsite ©2022 Kayla Laatz Purakaunui Bay ©2022 Kayla Laatz Purakaunui Bay ©2022 Kayla Laatz ​ Purakaunui Bay Campsite Kayla Laatz What a stunner this place was! Its a DOC campsite with long drop toilets, water taps, and fire pits. Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Getting there, there’s about 20 minutes of gravel road with a few cattle crossings; nothing too steep. There were a few other caravans parked up. Just be aware the grass can be quite muddy. For this particular DOC camp site you can book online in advance or pay on arrival by bringing exact change. We saw tons of playful seals and heaps of brave surfers too! 10/10. Catlins, Southland. Photos ©2022 Kayla Laatz Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 34

4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ Fill in the grid: campers in winter Rhonda Marshal Each of the underlined words below should be recorded into the list on the left. Place each word according to the number of letters in the word. Then transfer the words into the Fill-it-in-grid. Want a winter task ? You may not be out in the raw camping but there’s still plenty to do. Check your registration and WOF for example. When do they expire? You can see how the water tightness is holding up on your equipment. Does anything need a reapplication of waterproofing ? Grab your silicone spray and apply a new coating. It also helps make your canvas less perishable . Examine those tent pegs and have a squiz at your tramping boots. Any rust on your gas bottle ? Give your fly screens a wash . How many leaves have fallen on your solar panel ? Another job is to check out any hobby equipment you take with you, or even for your pet . Fishing reel , golf clubs, bow and arrow , ball and rope . Take a look in your first aid bags . Got anything in there for a sting, be it from a bee to a blue bottle jelly fish? So, all in all, winter is not necessarily the time for a nap or sitting around star gazing. After you’ve chowed down on your breakfast pancake with maple syrup , you can rip into a few camping tasks. Just to remind yourself of why we love camping so much! The shaded area is a mystery word. Using the additional 9 letters can you work out this mystery word? Additional letters: A C C L L R R R T W Download a pdf to print Download the solution pdf to print Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 28

6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Tiny-worst_2065_mw.webp ​ The worst part about going camping is coming home! Jayme Groeneveld Being out in nature and sitting around the fire sharing stories is my happy place as I’m sure it is for many people. Exploring new tracks and not knowing what is around the next corner is something that brings out the little kid in us and distracts the mind from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s a therapy only campers will understand! ©2023 Jayme Groeneveld, Chilly Bin Adventures Instagram Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 21

3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption for me, it's about the senses Why do I love camping so much? Linda Butler For me it's not the destination; yet we live in such an amazing country. So close to rivers, tall mountains, sea, the wild bush, the cities and the vast, open fields. It's not the company; and I've met some amazing, interesting characters over the years. For me, it's about the senses For me, it's about the senses. Feeling the breeze, smelling the salt air. The warmth of the sun as it's rises on a crispy cool morning. It's about listening to bird song, soaking up the visual beauty surrounding me. Its about walking in that light, gentle rain or listening to the sound of water talking to us as the currents push it on its way. This revitalizes me, refreshes me. It's about taking in the creativity we see along the way — a fancy letterbox, painted artwork on a barn wall, bras hanging on a fence and oh, so much more. Whatever takes you on the road, may you see or hear something new this year, and make a new friend along the way. Photo: Moon over Lake Ohau ©2023 M Richardson Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 10

Finally made it out to Ocean Beach Previous Next Cheine Matheson Finally made it out to Ocean Beach in Whangarei. Mavis in her natural habitat. ©2022 Cheine Matheson ​ Previous Next Mavis at Ocean Beach Mavis at Ocean Beach 1/1 ​ Advertisment ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

SUMMER 2022 ISSUE 2 BUY PDF INDEX 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 Previous This issue is kindly sponsored by the All Points Camping Club of NZ and NZ Lifestyle Camping. Next left-turn-ruapehu_w_th left-turn-train left-turn-pedestrian_w Left-turn-Maungatautari-view_w Ad ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org