1 Spring 2022 About Camping the Kiwi Way Up Editor Camping the Kiwi Way Issue 1, Spring 2022 © 2022 All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSN 2815-827X (Online) Editor: Miriam Richardson editor@campingthekiwiway.org.nz Published quarterly by All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc & NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd Order or subscribe Printed copies including postage: $38 for a year (4 issues) $12 for a single copy How to order or subscribe Read it online Subscribe for an email link to each issue: email the editor Advertising Find out about advertising in our magazine. Classified Ads Find out about our classified advertising Share your group in the next issue Contributions are invited from individuals and camping (or related) clubs. 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. Your camping photos and stories. Your 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.nz Contributions close Nov 1 for the Summer issue Feb1 for the Autumn issue For late breaking articles talk to the editor. ______ Photo: ©2022 William Anna & Stewart Leslie with Adrienne camping 1958 Up Up Up Spring 2022 ISSUE 1 BUY PDF CONTENTS 1/0

7 Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Taihape: the perfect stopover place Taihape facilities ©2024 Peter Scott Taihape sign for the loo. ©2024 Peter Scott Shower and loo ©2024 Peter Scott Under cover sink for doing dishes ©2024 Peter Scott Corner of Weka and Kōkako Sts Turn at MacDonalds and go 500m to the show grounds. Memorial Park, driveway on the corner of Weka and Kōkako Sts. ©2024 Google street view Taihape main street Taihape main street. ©2024 Google street view Taihape: the perfect stopover place Peter Scott Okay, listen up, this is new. When travelling the North Island, Taihape has become the perfect stopover place. The local council has gone to extreme trouble and cost to provide the best stopover place in the country. Turn at MacDonalds and go 500m to the show grounds. Memorial Park, driveway on the corner of Weka and Kōkako Sts. Plenty of room to park up and a new facility to enjoy. Cnr of Weka and Kokako Sts ©2024 Google street view Large camper parking is on the gravel area before turning left into the sports parking car park. (Oh, and, Saturday morning sports…) Free facilities include an outside food prep area, toilets, and showers. All councils should be thinking like this… taihape.co.nz Water fill: Kuku St, behind the Town Hall Dump station: Linnet St Dog park: Robin St Laundromat BP and Mobil Taihape Community Garden Taihape Musicians Club, every Friday night, 7pm Taihape main street, right ©2024 Google street view Freedom camping in Rangikei The Rangitikei District Council, since the 2023 law change, says, for council land: “people can effectively freedom camp wherever they like.” They ask that you “be aware of your surroundings, other people, litter, and comply with other bylaws and laws.” ckw.nz/rangitikei-free-camp GO TO Celebrating Summer Okay, listen up Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 19 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

11 autumn 2025 11 autumn 2025 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption The drivers windscreen on our old bus cracked. ©2025 Carolyn and Keith London The drivers windscreen on our old bus cracked. Not once — the cracks just kept coming. ©2025 Carolyn and Keith London The drivers windscreen on our old bus cracked. Not once — the cracks just kept coming. ©2025 Carolyn and Keith London The drivers windscreen on our old bus cracked. ©2025 Carolyn and Keith London It pays to try local first The cracks kept coming Carolyn and Keith London We had a week at Aniwhenua with friends again this Christmas. It wasn’t the best week as we had such bad weather — torrential rain then howling winds that destroyed 2 big dome gazebos. We cut our usual 2 weeks short and headed home. But the bad luck wasn’t over. The drivers windscreen on our old bus cracked. Not once — the cracks just kept coming. Keith had to slow right down to stop the window falling in on him — the rubber at the top of the window was coming out. After a few weeks of trying to find someone to fix it we finally found a local mobile glazier who even came on a public holiday. It pays to try local first . ©2025 Carolyn and Keith London Up Up 11 autumn 2025 , p 9

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing Beautiful, free, handy. STOP and STAY Lake Poaka Miriam Richardson This is a free DOC camp between Twizel and Tekapo. It is a large flat area, with spectacular mountain views. There is a single long-drop toilet. You don’t need to be self-contained, and tents are ok. No dogs. No open fires. Max 4 nights See the gallery for more photos You turn off SH8 on the Lake Pukaki side of the Pukaki Canal onto the gravel access road, along the banks of the canal. Take it slow, it is rough and rutted. Ignore the first road down from the canal bank as it is very steep and soft. Carry on to the next, easy-access road, which brings you down at the western end of Lake Poaka. There are tracks which let you choose any location around the lake. Get your camera out. You can walk, swim or cycle. Handy to the Ruataniwha Conservation Park.Fishing depends on a permit, but if you are fishing the Pukaki Canal, it provides a handy camping spot. DOC: ckw.nz/doc-poaka | ckw.nz/doc-ruataniwha Photos: Autumn ©M Richardson Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 43

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption fest-rythmn-alps1_H.webp Photo: Rythmn & Alps rhythmandalps.co.nz JUL Honouring the Driving Forces of Our Emergency Services To 31 August, Invercargill Look back in time and get up close and personal with our display of emergency services vehicles, the earliest being from the 1920s. Bill Richardson Transport World. Book at local campgrounds.
 transportworld.co.nz JUN JUL Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival 2024 Fri 21 Jun–14 Jul Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back for the 4th year to mark Puanga Matariki in the Bay of Islands and surrounds. Explore our programme of workshops, beautiful waiata, inspiring talks, feasts, star-gazing and family fun! Includes Waitangi Treaty Grounds open day, a film festival, and a dawn cruise. Book at local campgrounds. matarikinz.com JUN Fire & Ice Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Festival Sat 22 June, Methven Hot air Balloonists from all over Aotearoa will perform a tethered Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, with lasers light, coordinated by music. ckw.nz/methven JUL Greytown Festival of Christmas 2024 Sat 29 Jun–27 Jul A month long programme of spectacular lights, workshops, events, activities, night markets, parties, festive food, mulled wine and gin. Join the All Points Camping event, or stay at a local camp.
 greytownvillage.com JUL Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2024 Fri 5-21 Jul A range of free and ticketed events including live music, theatre, comedy, and so much more over the July school holidays. Activities and events for kids and adults alike. Book at local campgrounds. taupowinterfestival.co.nz JUL Winter Deco 2024 Fri 19–21 July, Napier A winter celebration buzzing with vintage cars, swinging jazz bars, and the heritage trail of light in Art Deco Napier. Book at local campgrounds. artdecofestival.co.nz NOV Nelson Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor Show Sat 9–10 Nov 2024 Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park, Nelson
Book your site at the holiday park. nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz DEC Rhythm & Alps 2023 Mon 30 Dec–1Jan, Wanaka A three-day music festival held in the picturesque Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wanaka. It’s a community, and a celebration of life, music, and camaraderie. Onsite camping.
 rhythmandalps.co.nz GO TO Autumn Gold something for everyone Festivals Editor Honouring the Driving Forces of Our Emergency Services To 31 August, Invercargill Look back in time and get up close and personal with our display of emergency services vehicles, the earliest being from the 1920s. Bill Richardson Transport World. Book at local campgrounds. transportworld.co.nz Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival 2024 Fri 21 Jun–14 Jul Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back for the 4th year to mark Puanga Matariki in the Bay of Islands and surrounds. Explore a programme of workshops, beautiful waiata, inspiring talks, feasts, star-gazing and family fun! Includes Waitangi Treaty Grounds open day, a film festival, and a dawn cruise. Book at local campgrounds. matarikinz.com Fire & Ice Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Festival Sat 22 June, Methven Hot air Balloonists from all over Aotearoa will perform a tethered Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, with lasers light, coordinated by music. ckw.nz/methven Greytown Festival of Christmas 2024 Sat 29 Jun–27 Jul A month long programme of spectacular lights, workshops, events, activities, night markets, parties, festive food, mulled wine and gin. Join the All Points Camping event, or stay at a local camp. greytownvillage.com Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2024 A range of free and ticketed events including live music, theatre, comedy, and so much more over the July school holidays. Activities and events for kids and adults alike. Book at local campgrounds. taupowinterfestival.co.nz Winter Deco 2024 Fri 19–21 July, Napier A winter celebration buzzing with vintage cars, swinging jazz bars, and the heritage trail of light in Art Deco Napier. Book at local campgrounds. artdecofestival.co.nz Nelson Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor Show Sat 9–10 Nov 2024 Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park, NelsonBook your site at the holiday park. nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz Rhythm & Alps 2023 Mon 30 Dec–1Jan, Wanaka A three-day music festival held in the picturesque Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wanaka. It’s a community, and a celebration of life, music, and camaraderie. Onsite camping. rhythmandalps.co.nz Campfest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb Bulls Domain, Rangitikei, NI Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 43

1 Spring 2022 1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Whakamaru The waterski club. Toilet facilities, boat ramp and swimming spot to hand. Whakamaru There are some great freedom camping spots around Whakamaru. Whakamaru Firm, level and plenty room to manoeuvre. Whakamaru Firm, level and plenty room to manoeuvre STOP and STAY Whakamaru Tania There are some great freedom camping spots around Whakamaru. This one was at the waterski club. Toilet facilities, boat ramp and swimming spot to hand. Peaceful and quiet. Firm, level and plenty room to manoeuvre. Tania. April 2022. Waikato. PHOTOS: ©2022 Tania Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 13

10 summer 2024 10 summer 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption bring the tent, bring the kids The All Points Camping Club of NZ ALL POINTS CAMPING CLUB of NZ We are proud to sponsor this issue of Camping the Kiwi Way Brought to you by NZ’s inclusive, friendly, camping club, for your reading pleasure. Family membership to the All Points Camping Club gives you: ✶ Membership support ✶ Friendly, inclusive camping events ✶ Nationwide savings ✶ Lobbying support for campers’ rights. You don’t have to have a self-contained vehicle to join. You don’t have to be a member to come to our events. It’s more than just a club, it’s like one big family. Come along to one of our events near you.Bring the tent, bring the kids. Image: ©2024 Margaret Earle Join now only $35NZ’s national camping club Join here: www.allpointscampingnz.org ✶ When the benefits far exceed the cost you’d be crazy not to take it up. ✶ Our values: compassion, inclusion, support and encouragement Top image: Motukarara, Canterbury. ©2022 Linda Butler. Up Up 10 summer 2024 , p 48

The Government’s recent changes to Freedom Camping and self-containment certification are now being implemented. These changes mean that over the next 18 to 24 months new regulations may impact your freedom camping. BUY PDF CONTENTS Spring 2023 ISSUE 5 Up Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes Gary Stoneley, NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd he Government’s recent changes to Freedom Camping and self-containment certification are now being implemented. These changes mean that over the next 18 to 24 months new regulations may impact your freedom camping. However the changes only apply to free (not paid) camping, on council, LINZ land and some Department of Conservation land. The changes do not affect any overnight stays on private or commercial properties, other crown land, club sites or organised events nor anywhere payment is made. Where camping on council land is ● allowed / designated for ‘ALL’ campers, or ● specifically designated for ‘non self-contained vehicles’ or ● paid sites, car parks etc., the new legislation  /  regulations should not affect your camping. The existing self-containment standard (NZS 5465:2001) still applies and is recognised throughout NZ. Currently a campervan  /  motorhome etc. can be certified for self-containment whether it has a fixed  /  cassette or portable toilet. However, new certifications with a portable toilet are not now recognised under the amended Freedom Camping Act for free camping on land as specified earlier‡. Such certifications remain acceptable for all other camping areas. From 7 June 2024 new certifications, under the existing standard (NZS 5465:2001), will also not be recognised under the amended Freedom Camping Act. From 7 December this year, approved Certifying Authorities, once established, will be able to issue new certificates with green warrant cards for motor vehicles with fixed toilets. Such certificates attract a new government levy of $120 on top of any fees charged by the testing officer s and certifying authorities. You will be able to choose the type of self-containment certificate you want. Four levels of self-containment certification From 7 December 2023, under the Freedom Camping Act there will be 4 levels of self-containment certification (3 blue and 1 green) which can apply and which councils will need to monitor. It appears that there will also be 3 separate national registers of self-contained vehicles: the new Plumbers, GasfItters and Drainlayers Board register (green warrants) plus the NZ Lifestyle Camping and NZMCA registers for blue warrants. Certified Blue before 6/23, any toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land until 6 June 2025 Certified Blue: fixed toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land until 6 June 2025. Certified Blue: portable toilet: OK on private or commercial properties, crown land (not LINZ or council), club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made. Certified Green: fixed toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land. It should be noted that while the current self-containment standard is prescriptive, e.g. minimum fresh water, waste water and toilet capacities per the number of occupants, the new regulations are not prescriptive with no stated minimums. It will take some time to get consistency in implementing the new regulations. You will appreciate the issuing authorities and testing officers and councils have a lot to work through over the next few months to manage and apply the multiple systems. We acknowledge the MBIE Responsible Camping Team for their three year endeavour ,and millions of dollars spent ,to make things so much simpler for local authorities and the wider industry. Links • Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: ckw.nz/pgdb-info • MBIE — Responsible Camping Changes: ckw.nz/mbie-info • Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (Self-Contained - Vehicles) Regulations 2023 Download a pdf of this (398kb): ckw.nz/sc-regs-pdf • Who does what: self containment and freedom camping p3 Government has worded the legislation to allow tent camping while enacting infringement fees for vehicle-based camping , on the same free-camping reserves (with or without self-containment and portable toilets). It seems unlikely that councils will adopt a policy that separates family camping groups and expressly targets certain campers. Note: All NZS 5465:2001 NZ Standard self-containments remain valid for 4 years from the date of issue, but they are subject to freedom camping restrictions on council-managed land. ‡ Land affected by the new law: free camping on council, LINZ land and some Department of Conservation land. FAQ ? Can I still get a self-containment certificate for my vehicle with a portable toilet? Yes , talk to your local testing officer. The new certificate with a portable toilet will not be recognised under the Freedom Camping Act which means there are limitations on free, public camping. ? Do I have to get issued with a new green warrant card (with $120 levy) after 7 December 2023 if I have a blue card and a fixed toilet? No , a new blue self-containment warrant card is valid for 4 years. It will be recognised until 6 June 2025 for free public camping under the Freedom Camping Act. 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3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Table of contents, Autumn, issue 3 Editor 2 What’s in a name? Freedom camping 2 Greymouth Star pinged 3 NZ is a camping culture 4 Editorial: looking back looking forward 5 Tautuku Hut Track: Family-friendly tramping in the Catlins 7 A beautiful country, but… 7 Our little escape pod 7 Vans can be SMALL but MIGHTY resources 7 Ten hours into a power cut 8 HELLO 2023 9 Nowhere special 10 Kayak camping 10 Why do I love camping so much? 11 Can the travelling camper save NZ's small rural communities? 12 Exploring the Rangitikei 13 CAMP FEST 14 Bulls for CAMP FEST: to and from 16 SOG®: Fresh air in your toilet 17 Hidden gems: Small towns 19 If the law changes: Managing self-containment 21 Cycle camping: Part 3: completing the South Island circuit 23 Mountain biking 24 Walter Peak 25 Recipes for camping 26 Kaweka Forest Park 28 The power of freedom camping bylaws 29 Waiting on a law change 31 Waihopai Reserve 31 Chameleon 32 NZers go camping: clubs & groups: Fiat Ducato Motorhome Owners NZ Mountain Mamas NZ 33 Stop and Stay Rarangi DOC campground Ngati Toa Domain 34 EVENTS — Camping 34 EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes Kayla Laatz Up Many trampers have vouched that Kiwi Burn Hut is a popular and great option for families, so we thought we’d check it out and put it to a true family-friendly test. With my toddler (and his dada) in tow, we set out to do the full Kiwi Burn Loop Track and spend one night at the hut halfway through. Walking to Kiwi Burn Hut Right at the start of the walk we faced one of the coolest features (in my opinion) of the track, the Kiwi Burn swing bridge. A chain metal bridge spanning approximately 15 metres across and standing at least 10 meters high over the gushing Mararoa River. Not at all for the faint of heart! Signs state only one person at a time should cross the bridge, and when you’re on it I think you’ll agree. I was nervous to cross while carrying an extra 20kg of toddler + backpack with me, but I figured it was better for me than my much taller partner to cross carrying it all. A bit wobbly going across, and a bit unsettling viewing the patches in the chain link as you’re right in the middle, but we did it! After crossing the bridge, a DOC sign details the 3 walking tracks that intersect at this point: Left to Kiwi Burn Hut (1hr 30min), forward to Kiwi Burn Loop Track (3hr 30min), or right to South Mavora Lake (2hr 30min). We decided to take the shorter route to Kiwi Burn Hut first and went left. Since I was carrying such a heavy load, my walking pace was a little slower than the suggested times shown on the sign. The first hour of the walk is super easy and even a bit peaceful, taking you on a flat walk along the Mararoa River and through the Snowdon Forest. A few small streams crossed the path along the way, but were really easy to cross without getting wet feet. With the sound of running water most of the way and the bird chirps coming from above, there were heaps of talking points to keep our young one mentally engaged and entertained. Besides the nearby river at the start, this track is totally safe to let toddlers tot around on too. Before we even started to work up a sweat, we were out of the forest and entered an open, flat grassy clearing. We followed the path stamped down into the knee high grass and the orange triangle markers. We crossed the very windy Kiwi Burn a few times as we rounded to the left of the clearing. Just as I began to think about the lack of shade and the scorching sun on us, we saw something amazing. The top of the hut finally came into view. I was shocked to see it so soon, as we truly hadn’t walked for long at all. It was a very welcome sight though with a cranky, hungry toddler on my back. After an hour and a half of easy walking, we had made it to Kiwi Burn Hut. Kiwi Burn Hut Kiwi Burn Hut overlooks a large, open valley filled with grassy wetlands surrounded by lush green mountains. There’s lots of room for little ones to safely play both inside and out. Behind the hut is a small, shallow stream which is great fun for kids on a hot summer’s day. Inside the hut we were pleased to find two separate bedrooms, each with 6 wooden bunks. We didn’t have the hut to ourselves, so this really eased my mind having the privacy of a separate room in case our little guy didn’t sleep so well that night. A luxury you don’t often get! The kitchen has a spacious bench top for preparing meals, a sink with running water (fed by the rain water tank outside) and a wood-fired stove. The stove could potentially be a hazard to young ones who don’t yet understand the concept of heat or fire, but there’s plenty of room inside to keep them far enough away from it. Outside we found 3 metal fire pits covered with a metal grill, perfect for grilling up meat or late night smores! Back to the Carpark from Kiwi Burn Hut From Kiwi Burn Hut you have two options to get back to the parking area. The shorter route, returning on the same track you came in on (1hr 30min) or the longer route, walking the full loop track back (2 hours). We were curious about what more views the full loop track offered, so opted to take the longer path to the left. Right away we lost sight of the path, but every few minutes we spotted a tiny orange triangle peeking up out of the 1.5 metre high grass. At times it didn’t even feel like we were following a track anymore, just stamping our own way forward. Not only was it hard to constantly dodge sharp grass from poking both mine and my child’s eyes, we also had to avoid tons of prickly weeds scattered throughout the bushes. Lastly, there were a ton of small streams hidden under the wet, dewy grass that were impossible to see until you had already stepped in (or nearly tripped over) them. Wet boots, wet pants, blisters, no shade cover and the very bumpy terrain underfoot made this section quite unenjoyable for us. When my son wanted a break from the carrier, we had to keep pushing forward because there weren’t many suitable spots to put him down for at least an hour and a half. It was mentally tough, and for a while there I think we all regretted the choice to take the long way back to the car. But we were so relieved to re-enter the forest again that we quickly forgot about the tricky section now behind us. After another hour of easy, peaceful walking through the forest, we arrived back at the swing bridge. Overall, it took us just over 4 hours to complete the full Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track. We all agreed that we did not wish to ever repeat the wetlands portion of the walk again, but would happily return to the hut via the shorter walking track. Despite the tough walk on day two, the chance to easily stay overnight in Mavora made it all worth it. The final verdict is in: Kiwi Burn Hut is the perfect hut for families with young children. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 12.5 km Trail Type: Loop Elevation Gain: 300 meters Time: 4 hours Hut Coordinates: 45°21'18.7"S 168°05'27.4"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 facebook.com/mountainmamasnz Up Up The final verdict is in: Kiwi Burn Hut is the perfect hut for families with young children. The first hour of the walk is super easy and even a bit peaceful, taking you on a flat walk along the Mararoa River and through the Snowdon Forest. Photos: ©2023 Kayla Laatz. Mountain Mamas NZ The Kiwi Burn Swing Bridge. Right at the start of the walk we faced one of the coolest features (in my opinion) of the track, the Kiwi Burn Swingbridge. A chain metal bridge spanning approximately 15 metres across and standing at least 10 meters high over the gushing Mararoa River. Not at all for the faint of heart! Photos: ©2023 Kayla Laatz. Mountain Mamas NZ Back at the swing bridge After another hour of easy, peaceful walking through the forest, we arrived back at the swing bridge. Photos: ©2023 Kayla Laatz. Mountain Mamas NZ The first hour of the walk is super easy and even a bit peaceful, taking you on a flat walk along the Mararoa River and through the Snowdon Forest. Photos: ©2023 Kayla Laatz. Mountain Mamas NZ 1/11 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing popular with families and tents Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Heather Auckram If you are travelling along the Southern Scenic Coast then 10 minutes out of Riverton, turn off Highway 99 and follow the Thornbury Gropers Bush Road. A short drive along the road you will cross a bridge over the Aparima river and see Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve on both sides of the road. It is free to camp for up to 28 days. It has a new long-drop toilet, gravel at the top section, grass at the bottom section and is sheltered from the wind by large trees. Be warned the grassy area gets wet and muddy after rain and many a vehicle has been towed out by the local farmer. It is spacious enough to easily accommodate large vehicles. It is popular with families, tents and all vehicles both self-contained and not, but never so crowded that you won’t find a spot. Do keep your pets under control as it is surrounded by working farms. The Aparima River runs beside the camp. Swimming and fishing are allowed but not during times of heavy rain as it can flood over the paddocks quickly. ◊ Images ©2024 Heather Auckram Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 20

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Am-I-fc-Am-I-Freedom-Camping-Check-Sheet-5.webp GO TO Autumn Gold Am I freedom camping? Bette Cosgrove Infographic created from the quiz by Leanne Edwards from Quirky Camper s You may be surprised to learn when you are and aren’t actually freedom camping, and subject to freedom camping laws. Where and how to legally freedom camp is limited by the both law and bylaws to encourage responsible camping. You can freedom camp anywhere on public land: where there is no bylaw to prohibit it, and your vehicle has a current/valid warrant, ie. it is a certified Self-Contained Vehicle [SCV], in a tent (or temporary structure) where there is no bylaw prohibiting it, in a non-self-contained vehicle where it is specifically allowed (with or without added restrictions). Freedom Camping Act 2011: ckw.nz/FC-lawRegulations : ckw.nz/scv-regs Not many score more than half. How well can you do?16 = all correct] Your score and model responses are revealed when you submit your answers. No personal data is collected by this self test. Do the test: ckw.nz/fc-yes-no Sadly, the test is currently unavailable. We expect it to be back online soon. Editor, 11 Oct 2024. Article and "Is it Freedom Camping" survey: ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Infographic ©2024 Leanne Edwards & Bette Cosgrove 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