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4 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Camping The Kiwi Way, Winter 2023 ​ Up Featured ‘ Let’s go south for a few weeks ’ ‘How many weeks?’ ‘Eight.’ ‘How about six?’ Greenies on the road : Managing food scraps. Winter's here : Some of our most glorious times camping have been in the winter season. Tips and tricks. Before the cyclone : Freedom Camping Eastern Hawke's Bay, Winter 2022. Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track : We put it to a family-friendly test: with my toddler (and his dada) in tow, we set out. Self containment changes in brief RV & Camper business services : Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. Table of Contents 2 Small town friendly 4 Editorial: The good news 4 One hundred nights a year 4 Winter’s not going to stop Mavis 5 ‘Let’s go south for a few weeks’ 6 Why we chose our Swift Sprite Quattro caravan 7 I am on track 7 Eight degrees of harm 8 Halfway through my 73 days traveling 9 Greenies on the road: Managing food scraps 10 A stove jack 11 It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around. 12 Winter's here... Tips and tricks 13 Pegs for tough weather 13 Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp 14 Get on ya bike 16 Two long blacks and a cheese scone 17 I did it! My very first solo camping and tramping trip! 18 Gold miner Wattie Thompson 19 Before the cyclone : Freedom Camping Eastern Hawke's Bay, Winter 2022 23 Winter at Nokomai Station 23 CampFest — Bulls, 2023 24 Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes : A family test 26 Waikato west coast road trip 27 Camping as a young family 27 Recipes for camping: Vege Nachos 27 Our morning view, heater on 28 Game: Fill in the grid 29 Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 33 Stop and Stay The Store cafe and camp – Kekerungu (Marlborough) Lakelands Holiday Park , Whanganui 34 NZers go camping: clubs & groups : Life of Van 34 EVENTS — Camping 35 EVENTS — Festivals and show s 36 Self containment changes in brief 37 RV & Camper business services 47 Coffee Time Up Up ​ 1/0

​ ​ BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption end-karamea-David-v2_mw.webp The end of the road David Liddall End of the road, top of the west coast, north of Karamea, one of New Zealand’s truly isolated places. This little postcard scene looks like a tropical paradise, balmy and serene — at the time the alpine passes were snowed closed throughout the rest of the island, evidence of how really exceptional this idyllic piece of coast is. Highly recommended. ©2023 David Liddall David Liddall Contact: david@ckw.nz GO TO Celebrating Summer Highly recommended ​ Up Up ​ , p 39

BUY PDF CONTENTS 6 Summer 2023 Up The end of the road Up David Liddall End of the road, top of the west coast, north of Karamea, one of New Zealand’s truly isolated places. This little postcard scene looks like a tropical paradise, balmy and serene — at the time the alpine passes were snowed closed throughout the rest of the island, evidence of how really exceptional this idyllic piece of coast is. Highly recommended. ©2023 David Liddall David Liddall Contact: david@ckw.nz Up Up Highly recommended ​ end-karamea-David-v2_mw.webp end-karamea-David-v2_mw.webp 1/1

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​ ​ BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption fest-art-deco-3_mw.webp fest-ashburton-bg_mw.webp fest-avo-katikati_mw.webp fest-black-caps_mw.webp fest-carolineBay_mw.webp fest-cruzn-the-bays-northland-new-zealand_mw.webp fest-cruzn-the-bays-northland-stacked-logo-l_mw.webp fest-fritter-northland_mw.webp fest-katikati-a-p_mw.webp fest-marton_mw.webp fest-MWFF-2024_Logo_mw.webp fest-northcant1_mw.webp fest-nzspirit_mw.webp fest-tara-logo_mw.webp fest-turakina_mw.webp fest-twizel_mw.webp fest-waihi-art_mw.webp fest-waipuk_mw.webp fest-womad_mw.webp festival-egmont_mw.webp EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Editor These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend or you can overnight nearby. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. DECEMBER Caroline Bay Carnival 26 Dec–7 Jan, Tues. Timaru 13 days of free entertainment with concerts at 2 & 7pm. New Years Eve, midnight: Pub Charity Fireworks Display. FB | Eventfinda JANUARY Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2024 2 Jan, Tues, Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay Three days of adventure shopping through a wonderful variety of stalls, selling vintage ware & collectables. There is a campground in the town. Campground | Eventfinda Egmont Country Music Festival ‘24 5–7 Jan, Fri, Bell Block, Taranaki Round up the family, friends, and lets kick the New Year off with this fabulous festival. Coming to you off the back of a truck, under the stars. Bring a chair if you like sitting out, or use our seating in the marquees. Food and drinks available on-site. A fun-filled weekend of music and dance. Motorhome parking available. FB1 | FB2 Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival 13 Jan, Sat, Katikati, Bay of Plenty Expect great food, the best wines, lively entertainment, excellent company, product displays, kitchen demonstrations and children’s attractions. There are free camping places around Katikati, and NZMCA self-contained vehicles can park at the primary school. katikatiavofest.co.nz | Eventfinda NZ Spirit Festival South Island ‘24 18–21 Jan, Thu, Charteris Bay, Canterbury Experience the powerful convergence of art, music, and holistic practices as they create a unique atmosphere for healing and growth. Camping on-site. Family friendly. No dogs, no fires. Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay Rd, Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula nzspirit.com | FB | Eventfinda Marton Country Music Festival 19–21 Jan, Fri, Marton, Rangatikei 3 days of extraordinary music, dancing and friendship. Motorhome and caravan parking on-site. martonfestival.com | FB Blackcaps V Pakistan - T20i 19 Jan, Fri, Christchurch Friday 19th 7pm and Sunday 21st 1pm. Hagley Oval, South Hagley Park, Riccarton Ave, Christchurch. Christchurch allows 2 nights CSC overnight camping, outside the central city, on the roadside. Eventfinda | Chch camping Waihi Art and Street Festival 26–27 Jan, Fri, Waihi, Bay of Plenty The Waihi Art and Street Festival provides a free family festival in Waihi — the town with a heart of gold. Eventfinda | FB Turakina Highland Games 27 Jan, Sat, Turakina, Rangitikei A full day of family fun and entertainment at NZ’s oldest festival of sports, music & dance. Highland dancing, solo bagpiping, solo drumming and pipe band competitions. Traditional Scottish field events for everyone to try. Free on-site parking and low-cost camping is available: there’s aa quiet and a not-so-quiet camp site. turakinahighlandgames.co.nz | Eventfinda FEBRUARY Katikati A&P Show 4 Feb, Sun, Katikati, Bay of Plenty It’s shaping up to be an amazing 99th show — with lots to see and do for all the family. There are several free camping sites around Katikati. Eventfinda Camp Fest 9–11 Feb, Fri, Bulls, Rangatikei A family camping event bringing together campers from all walks of life. You are welcome with tour tent, campervan, caravan, bus, house truck, teardrop, poptop, camper or 4WD. There will be craft and trade stands, a public market on Saturday followed by music in the evening. We have workshops and discussions planned too: it’s shaping up to be a great weekend. campfestnz.org | FB South Island Motorhome Show ‘24 10 Feb, Sat, Ashburton, Canterbury New and used motorhomes or caravans, accessories or look at ‘what’s new’ in the marketplace. Socialise with like-minded people —social campers are welcome. Ashburton A&P Showgrounds. Eventfinda | southislandmotorhomeshow.co.nz Marlborough Wine & Food Festival ‘24 10 Feb, Sat, Renwick, Marlborough Sample local wines and meet the people who make them and enjoy live music. Motorhome parking is available, and there are buses to and from Blenheim. marlboroughwinefestival.com | Eventfinda | Waihopai APC camp Art Deco Festival Napier 2024 15–18 Feb, Thu, Napier, Hawke’s Bay One of the great festivals of the world. Celebrate the magnificent Art Deco Capital, built after the 1931 earthquakes. It’s an unforgettable festival experience, brimming with energy, optimism and all that jazz ! artdecofestival.co.nz | Eventfinda Taranaki Country Music Festival 15–18 Feb, Thu, Waitara, Taranaki Bringing you country music — notable international and national artists and encouraging the up and coming. Self-contained motorhomes and caravans can camp at the local school. taranakifestival.co.nz | FB | Eventfinda Twizel Salmon and Wine Festival 24 Feb, Sat, Twizel, Mackenzie Country On the shores of Lake Ruataniwha, a festival for lovers of salmon, wine, food and more. The best from the Mackenzie District. There are free camping spots within range. Eventfinda | twizelsalmonandwinefest.com MARCH North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival 3 March, Sun, Waipara Eventfinda | ncwineandfood.co.nz Cruz’n the Bayz 8–10 Mar, Friday: Paihia, Northland Cruise Northland with like-minded classic/hot rod/muscle car and bike enthusiasts. Eventfinda | cruznthebayz.nz WOMAD New Zealand 2024 15–17 Mar, Fri, New Plymouth, Taranaki Rediscover the world of music and dance with performers from around the world and across Aotearoa! There’s a tent campsite and a motorhome campsite. womad.co.nz | Eventfinda | camping Northland Fritter Festival 2024 9 Mar, Sat, Whangarei Local cafes and restaurants compete, iconic kiwi artists provide entertainment. Bus services. Free camping in Whangarei. Eventfinda GO TO Celebrating Summer ​ ​ Up Up ​ , p 36

4 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Camping The Kiwi Way, Winter 2023 ​ Up Featured ‘ Let’s go south for a few weeks ’ ‘How many weeks?’ ‘Eight.’ ‘How about six?’ Greenies on the road : Managing food scraps. Winter's here : Some of our most glorious times camping have been in the winter season. Tips and tricks. Before the cyclone : Freedom Camping Eastern Hawke's Bay, Winter 2022. Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track : We put it to a family-friendly test: with my toddler (and his dada) in tow, we set out. Self containment changes in brief RV & Camper business services : Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. Table of Contents 2 Small town friendly 4 Editorial: The good news 4 One hundred nights a year 4 Winter’s not going to stop Mavis 5 ‘Let’s go south for a few weeks’ 6 Why we chose our Swift Sprite Quattro caravan 7 I am on track 7 Eight degrees of harm 8 Halfway through my 73 days traveling 9 Greenies on the road: Managing food scraps 10 A stove jack 11 It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around. 12 Winter's here... Tips and tricks 13 Pegs for tough weather 13 Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp 14 Get on ya bike 16 Two long blacks and a cheese scone 17 I did it! My very first solo camping and tramping trip! 18 Gold miner Wattie Thompson 19 Before the cyclone : Freedom Camping Eastern Hawke's Bay, Winter 2022 23 Winter at Nokomai Station 23 CampFest — Bulls, 2023 24 Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes : A family test 26 Waikato west coast road trip 27 Camping as a young family 27 Recipes for camping: Vege Nachos 27 Our morning view, heater on 28 Game: Fill in the grid 29 Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 33 Stop and Stay The Store cafe and camp – Kekerungu (Marlborough) Lakelands Holiday Park , Whanganui 34 NZers go camping: clubs & groups : Life of Van 34 EVENTS — Camping 35 EVENTS — Festivals and show s 36 Self containment changes in brief 37 RV & Camper business services 47 Coffee Time Up Up ​ 1/0

BUY PDF CONTENTS 6 Summer 2023 Up EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Up Editor These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend or you can overnight nearby. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. DECEMBER Caroline Bay Carnival 26 Dec–7 Jan, Tues. Timaru 13 days of free entertainment with concerts at 2 & 7pm. New Years Eve, midnight: Pub Charity Fireworks Display. FB | Eventfinda JANUARY Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2024 2 Jan, Tues, Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay Three days of adventure shopping through a wonderful variety of stalls, selling vintage ware & collectables. There is a campground in the town. Campground | Eventfinda Egmont Country Music Festival ‘24 5–7 Jan, Fri, Bell Block, Taranaki Round up the family, friends, and lets kick the New Year off with this fabulous festival. Coming to you off the back of a truck, under the stars. Bring a chair if you like sitting out, or use our seating in the marquees. Food and drinks available on-site. A fun-filled weekend of music and dance. Motorhome parking available. FB1 | FB2 Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival 13 Jan, Sat, Katikati, Bay of Plenty Expect great food, the best wines, lively entertainment, excellent company, product displays, kitchen demonstrations and children’s attractions. There are free camping places around Katikati, and NZMCA self-contained vehicles can park at the primary school. katikatiavofest.co.nz | Eventfinda NZ Spirit Festival South Island ‘24 18–21 Jan, Thu, Charteris Bay, Canterbury Experience the powerful convergence of art, music, and holistic practices as they create a unique atmosphere for healing and growth. Camping on-site. Family friendly. No dogs, no fires. Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay Rd, Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula nzspirit.com | FB | Eventfinda Marton Country Music Festival 19–21 Jan, Fri, Marton, Rangatikei 3 days of extraordinary music, dancing and friendship. Motorhome and caravan parking on-site. martonfestival.com | FB Blackcaps V Pakistan - T20i 19 Jan, Fri, Christchurch Friday 19th 7pm and Sunday 21st 1pm. Hagley Oval, South Hagley Park, Riccarton Ave, Christchurch. Christchurch allows 2 nights CSC overnight camping, outside the central city, on the roadside. Eventfinda | Chch camping Waihi Art and Street Festival 26–27 Jan, Fri, Waihi, Bay of Plenty The Waihi Art and Street Festival provides a free family festival in Waihi — the town with a heart of gold. Eventfinda | FB Turakina Highland Games 27 Jan, Sat, Turakina, Rangitikei A full day of family fun and entertainment at NZ’s oldest festival of sports, music & dance. Highland dancing, solo bagpiping, solo drumming and pipe band competitions. Traditional Scottish field events for everyone to try. Free on-site parking and low-cost camping is available: there’s aa quiet and a not-so-quiet camp site. turakinahighlandgames.co.nz | Eventfinda FEBRUARY Katikati A&P Show 4 Feb, Sun, Katikati, Bay of Plenty It’s shaping up to be an amazing 99th show — with lots to see and do for all the family. There are several free camping sites around Katikati. Eventfinda Camp Fest 9–11 Feb, Fri, Bulls, Rangatikei A family camping event bringing together campers from all walks of life. You are welcome with tour tent, campervan, caravan, bus, house truck, teardrop, poptop, camper or 4WD. There will be craft and trade stands, a public market on Saturday followed by music in the evening. We have workshops and discussions planned too: it’s shaping up to be a great weekend. campfestnz.org | FB South Island Motorhome Show ‘24 10 Feb, Sat, Ashburton, Canterbury New and used motorhomes or caravans, accessories or look at ‘what’s new’ in the marketplace. Socialise with like-minded people —social campers are welcome. Ashburton A&P Showgrounds. Eventfinda | southislandmotorhomeshow.co.nz Marlborough Wine & Food Festival ‘24 10 Feb, Sat, Renwick, Marlborough Sample local wines and meet the people who make them and enjoy live music. Motorhome parking is available, and there are buses to and from Blenheim. marlboroughwinefestival.com | Eventfinda | Waihopai APC camp Art Deco Festival Napier 2024 15–18 Feb, Thu, Napier, Hawke’s Bay One of the great festivals of the world. Celebrate the magnificent Art Deco Capital, built after the 1931 earthquakes. It’s an unforgettable festival experience, brimming with energy, optimism and all that jazz ! artdecofestival.co.nz | Eventfinda Taranaki Country Music Festival 15–18 Feb, Thu, Waitara, Taranaki Bringing you country music — notable international and national artists and encouraging the up and coming. Self-contained motorhomes and caravans can camp at the local school. taranakifestival.co.nz | FB | Eventfinda Twizel Salmon and Wine Festival 24 Feb, Sat, Twizel, Mackenzie Country On the shores of Lake Ruataniwha, a festival for lovers of salmon, wine, food and more. The best from the Mackenzie District. There are free camping spots within range. Eventfinda | twizelsalmonandwinefest.com MARCH North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival 3 March, Sun, Waipara Eventfinda | ncwineandfood.co.nz Cruz’n the Bayz 8–10 Mar, Friday: Paihia, Northland Cruise Northland with like-minded classic/hot rod/muscle car and bike enthusiasts. Eventfinda | cruznthebayz.nz WOMAD New Zealand 2024 15–17 Mar, Fri, New Plymouth, Taranaki Rediscover the world of music and dance with performers from around the world and across Aotearoa! There’s a tent campsite and a motorhome campsite. womad.co.nz | Eventfinda | camping Northland Fritter Festival 2024 9 Mar, Sat, Whangarei Local cafes and restaurants compete, iconic kiwi artists provide entertainment. Bus services. Free camping in Whangarei. Eventfinda Up Up ​ ​ fest-art-deco-3_mw.webp fest-ashburton-bg_mw.webp festival-egmont_mw.webp fest-art-deco-3_mw.webp 1/20

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​ ​ BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption SStay-Reefton2-MNR_mw.webp SStay-Reefton-MNR4_mw.webp SStay-Reefton-MNR3_mw.webp SStay-Reefton_Stewart_Nimmo_CC_mw.webp Reefton Miriam Richardson STOP and STAY It was a winter stay by the river in Reefton, on The West Coast. We are allowed 2 consecutive nights (certified self-contained). Right next door is the hotel which is a free pop (if you buy something in the hotel), so you can swap between these two if you want a longer stay in Reefton. There’s a lovely walk along the river, past the summer pool to the camping ground. Return via the main street, Broadway, which has a number of cafes each with food worth a try. (Image, Broadway, Stewart Nimmo, CC BY-SA 4.0) There’s lots of historical interest here. The visitors’ centre has engaging historical work on the coal mines which gave us this town, including a replica underground mine. Reefton was the first town in NZ to get electric street lights, powered by the Reefton Power Station on the Inangahua River, way back in 1888. There are several walking tracks, including one to the site of the power station, a tramping track, and track for experienced off-road cyclists. Snow on the hills behind Reefton. ©2023 M Richardson Uncredited photos ©2023 M Richardson 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 GO TO Celebrating Summer ​ ​ Up Up ​ , p 34

​ ​ BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption tiny-aeropress_mw.webp Coffee while wild camping Outdoorsman Dave How do you prepare your coffee while wild camping? It’s fresh ground beans in an aeropress for me! ©2023 Outdoorsman Dave GO TO Celebrating Summer ​ ​ Up Up ​ , p 33