Index Camping The Kiwi Way, Summer 2023 • Well worth the walk. Wild. Magnificent. • Mavis and all her DIY: Here’s a brilliant idea… • Who is advocating for NZ campers? • Tips for a family camping trip. • 50 years camping at Morison’s Bush • RV & camper services Table of contents A linked list of the magazine contents. Editorial An El Niño summer gives a sterner edge to commonsense precautions. Caught in the middle or a camper upgrade? Encourage the small towns to love us. Self-containment certification: Which one is yours? Identify which kind of self containment you have, and be clear about where you are allowed to camp, so you can avoid fines and hassles What to do? With the new self-containment system in disarray, what do you do with your new build, conversion or upgrade? Four choices. The freedom camping law needs to change Seven things to fix • Use the current standard. • Remove the fixed toilet fetish. • Remove the offence “preparing to freedom camp” — who can determine intentions? • Make the delivery of offence notices fair. • Remove the revised definition of homelessness. • Ensure adequate facilities for all travellers. • Differentiate between citizens and tourists. Well worth the walk Wharariki Beach is a wild, magnificent, and windswept long sandy beach, home of the Archway Islands, and can be found at the northernmost point of the South Island — west of Cape Farewell Teardrop camping Teardrop camping Mavis and all her DIY It all started with needing a new roof hatch… well not exactly needing, but more a case of wanting. Out with the old and in with the new. You have to be here… We gathered in Alexandra in Autumn, four of us and a dog. It’s a great season for biking in Central Otago, not too hot, and the weather is usually settled. Who is advocating for New Zealanders who go camping? Three national groups speak on behalf of NZ campers: the All Points Camping Club of NZ, the NZMCA, and the Responsible Campers Association Biking the Waikato River Trails Here’s the exciting opportunities for your stay and cycle journey on the Waikato River Trails. Dehydrated dinners Initially I bought a dehydrator to make fruit snacks for tramping. Over time, friends inspired me to use my dehydrator to make pre-cooked dinners. There’s no need to rush this Summer. Is it better on the other side? The new self-containment regulations that the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board are trying to implement have more bumps, twists and turns than the North Island Saddle Road. Fire safety: Caravans and sleep-outs Caravans and sleep-outs are great fun, but they also carry a much greater risk of fire than a traditional home. These tips will help keep you safe: Fire blankets Fire blankets are useful for covering cooking related fires, and for wrapping around a person to smother a clothing fire. Lithium-ion battery safety Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are everywhere, from e-bikes & vapes and power tools. They are light, compact, and long-lasting, but can be a fire hazard if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of. LiFePO4 are a safe choice for a motorhome or caravan Phosphate-based batteries, like lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, offer a superior chemical and mechanical structure that does not overheat to unsafe levels. The best medicine Sometimes the best medicine you need is going somewhere with no phone signal so you can spend the whole day just giving each other shit. Electrical warrant of fitness certifications 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. Van tour of the op shops We love freedom camping, and great charity recycle shops. My vintage-clothes-obsessed daughter and I did a wee roadie and filled her with treasures (lower North Island). Bus Porn at Winter Woodie Bus Porn at Winter Woodie, Woodville, June. RV Fridge Basics Most fridges are essentially pumps. They move heat from where it is not wanted to where it does not matter. All work like this. They differ in how they do it — and also how well they do it. This article covers the basics. NZers go everywhere to camp This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited. The worst part about going camping is coming home! Being out in nature and sitting around the fire sharing stories is my happy place as I’m sure it is for many people. Ten tips for a successful family camping trip If you’re preparing to head off on your Summer family camping trip, whether it’s a short trip or a long trip, we’ve put together 10 tips to make your trip just that bit smoother. Car journeys with kids No matter the age of your children, there’s always the car journey and the inevitable “are we there yet?” and “how much longer?” Sunday morning flag raising Sunday morning flag raising The Bay of Plenty family camp at Paengaroa. 8 days a week and 8 years to celebrate On the 31 December 2023 our inclusive, national camping club will be 8 years old. The All Points Camping Club was officially launched 31 December 2015. It’s been a journey and a half. NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification authority With a national network of more than 170 self-containment testing officers, NZ Lifestyle Camping supports the NZ leisure camping industry Fishing Fishing. Do you need a permit for your BBQ? No fire permit is needed for a charcoal BBQ in a restricted fire season if you meet certain safety requirements. No fire permit is needed for gas BBQs but here is how to do it safely. Sharing the summertime I was incredibly lucky to be invited to visit at a ‘permanent’ summer camp run by a 4WD club, several summers ago. Looking good Looking good. I hit the Patrol with the automotive cleaner from motomuck and the old girl’s looking better than ever! 50 years of camping at Morison’s Bush I think it was 1973 when I first went camping at Morison’s Bush. Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki freedom camping area. ©2023 M Richardson DOC update Coromandel , Hector’s dolphins, Kaimai tracks, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, The Heaphy Track, Pike29 Memorial Track , southern tracks, Hump Ridge Track Word search: Tent camping Here’s a word search relating to camping in a tent. Nothing but blue skies… From my early years a blue sky has affected me and inspired me beyond comprehension, it has always spoken to me of distant horizons and unexplored parts. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park: A great Summer camping spot This super affordable camp ground close to Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kapiti is situated on a former farm and a significant historical site. Coffee while wild camping How do you prepare your coffee while wild camping? It’s fresh ground beans in an aeropress for me! Horahora Domain 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. Reefton It was a winter stay by the river in Reefton, on The West Coast. We are allowed 2 consecutive nights (certified self-contained). Snow on the mountain Snow on the mountains behind Reefton EVENTS — Camping Camping events this summer. Hi, I’m Fran Hi, I’m Fran and I have lived on the road a long time. It’s a great life. EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Events for people who camp. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. The end of the road End of the road, top of the west coast, north of Karamea, one of New Zealand’s truly isolated places. Highly recommended Rv & Camper services Find the services you need for your camping or motorhoming. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 CONTENTS PDF BUY ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 6 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 CONTENTS PDF BUY INDEX Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 CONTENTS PDF BUY INDEX CELEBRATING SUMMER We made it to Curio Bay Well we made it to Curio Bay on Monday afternoon, after an 8¾ hour drive. Read More The dogs had visitors The dogs had visitors at Knottingly Park and Arboretum camp. Read More Foray into paradise I can’t really take in how gorgeous the McKenzie Basin is. Read More Tucks Bay, Coramandel Home for the night became Tucks Bay, the overflow part of the Long Bay Campground, Coromandel Read More I could live like this forever I could live like this forever. Read More Three adults, three kids & five dogs We settled on Lake Opuha for our latest trip. Read More Not FREE but truly freedom at its best SH 35 is a magical journey. Put it on your list. Read More Love Woodville Ferry Reserve Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here. Read More Hammock time Hammock time, Tokomaru Bay ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Read More So thankful After 21 days #vanlife freedom camping… Read More In two minds In two minds about posting this as it was so wonderful to have had it all to ourselves (the way I like it this side of Xmas!) for 3 nights! But its such a cool place I can’t not share and recommend it. Read More Enjoying the shade Great place to enjoy the shade. Orton Bradley Park. Read More Peaceful Fortrose A beautiful peaceful place, Fortrose, in The Catlins. Read More Escape to Papatowai After the chaos of Christmas our frazzled nerves needed restoring. We threw a few supplies into the campervan and headed for the healing calm of Papatowai. Read More Eclectic bunch What an eclectic bunch of lovely people camping all sorts of ways. Read More A lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau I’ve just had a lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau in my little Wanda. Read More We had a great stay at Tokomaru Bay Our camp was right on the beach looking directly out to where the sun would rise. Read More Family camping… part of my DNA Family camping… part of my DNA for 60 years. Read More Two nights (again) at our local reserve Two nights (again) at our local reserve… Waitohi Bush Reserve … great place to just unwind and listen to the bellbirds. Read More Home for the next few weeks Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Read More A small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip Haven’t done a huge amount of biking this summer, but sometimes all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip to rekindle the love. Read More Heading to The Burt Well after a week of covid and still not a lot of energy I decided bugger it and I’m heading to The Burt Read More Haere ra Haere rā everyone. Shame we can’t stay longer. Read More Truly a Summer to remember Currently on night 23 of this 86-night trip. In Murchison next week I celebrate my 250th night since getting my teardrop. Read More Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua, with 6 others, all old friends from around the North Island Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 7 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 INDEX PDF BUY Select kind of articles to show Camping The Kiwi Way, Summer 2023 • Well worth the walk. Wild. Magnificent. • Mavis and all her DIY: Here’s a brilliant idea… • Who is advocating for NZ campers? • Tips for a family camping trip. • 50 years camping at Morison’s Bush • RV & camper services Read More Table of contents A linked list of the magazine contents. Read More Editorial An El Niño summer gives a sterner edge to commonsense precautions. Caught in the middle or a camper upgrade? Encourage the small towns to love us. Read More Self-containment certification: Which one is yours? Identify which kind of self containment you have, and be clear about where you are allowed to camp, so you can avoid fines and hassles Read More What to do? With the new self-containment system in disarray, what do you do with your new build, conversion or upgrade? Four choices. Read More The freedom camping law needs to change Seven things to fix • Use the current standard. • Remove the fixed toilet fetish. • Remove the offence “preparing to freedom camp” — who can determine intentions? • Make the delivery of offence notices fair. • Remove the revised definition of homelessness. • Ensure adequate facilities for all travellers. • Differentiate between citizens and tourists. Read More Well worth the walk Wharariki Beach is a wild, magnificent, and windswept long sandy beach, home of the Archway Islands, and can be found at the northernmost point of the South Island — west of Cape Farewell Read More Teardrop camping Teardrop camping Read More Mavis and all her DIY It all started with needing a new roof hatch… well not exactly needing, but more a case of wanting. Out with the old and in with the new. Read More You have to be here… We gathered in Alexandra in Autumn, four of us and a dog. It’s a great season for biking in Central Otago, not too hot, and the weather is usually settled. Read More Who is advocating for New Zealanders who go camping? Three national groups speak on behalf of NZ campers: the All Points Camping Club of NZ, the NZMCA, and the Responsible Campers Association Read More Biking the Waikato River Trails Here’s the exciting opportunities for your stay and cycle journey on the Waikato River Trails. Read More Dehydrated dinners Initially I bought a dehydrator to make fruit snacks for tramping. Over time, friends inspired me to use my dehydrator to make pre-cooked dinners. Read More There’s no need to rush this Summer. Is it better on the other side? The new self-containment regulations that the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board are trying to implement have more bumps, twists and turns than the North Island Saddle Road. Read More Fire safety: Caravans and sleep-outs Caravans and sleep-outs are great fun, but they also carry a much greater risk of fire than a traditional home. These tips will help keep you safe: Read More Fire blankets Fire blankets are useful for covering cooking related fires, and for wrapping around a person to smother a clothing fire. Read More Lithium-ion battery safety Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are everywhere, from e-bikes & vapes and power tools. They are light, compact, and long-lasting, but can be a fire hazard if they are damaged, mishandled, or improperly disposed of. Read More LiFePO4 are a safe choice for a motorhome or caravan Phosphate-based batteries, like lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, offer a superior chemical and mechanical structure that does not overheat to unsafe levels. Read More The best medicine Sometimes the best medicine you need is going somewhere with no phone signal so you can spend the whole day just giving each other shit. Read More Electrical warrant of fitness certifications 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. Read More Van tour of the op shops We love freedom camping, and great charity recycle shops. My vintage-clothes-obsessed daughter and I did a wee roadie and filled her with treasures (lower North Island). Read More Bus Porn at Winter Woodie Bus Porn at Winter Woodie, Woodville, June. Read More RV Fridge Basics Most fridges are essentially pumps. They move heat from where it is not wanted to where it does not matter. All work like this. They differ in how they do it — and also how well they do it. This article covers the basics. Read More NZers go everywhere to camp This trip is the adventure I’ve dreamed of my whole life. Something different that will challenge me and possibly the closest I can get to Timbuktu for now, so I’m super excited. Read More The worst part about going camping is coming home! Being out in nature and sitting around the fire sharing stories is my happy place as I’m sure it is for many people. Read More Ten tips for a successful family camping trip If you’re preparing to head off on your Summer family camping trip, whether it’s a short trip or a long trip, we’ve put together 10 tips to make your trip just that bit smoother. Read More Car journeys with kids No matter the age of your children, there’s always the car journey and the inevitable “are we there yet?” and “how much longer?” Read More Sunday morning flag raising Sunday morning flag raising The Bay of Plenty family camp at Paengaroa. Read More 8 days a week and 8 years to celebrate On the 31 December 2023 our inclusive, national camping club will be 8 years old. The All Points Camping Club was officially launched 31 December 2015. It’s been a journey and a half. Read More NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification authority With a national network of more than 170 self-containment testing officers, NZ Lifestyle Camping supports the NZ leisure camping industry Read More Fishing Fishing. Read More Do you need a permit for your BBQ? No fire permit is needed for a charcoal BBQ in a restricted fire season if you meet certain safety requirements. No fire permit is needed for gas BBQs but here is how to do it safely. Read More Sharing the summertime I was incredibly lucky to be invited to visit at a ‘permanent’ summer camp run by a 4WD club, several summers ago. Read More Looking good Looking good. I hit the Patrol with the automotive cleaner from motomuck and the old girl’s looking better than ever! Read More 50 years of camping at Morison’s Bush I think it was 1973 when I first went camping at Morison’s Bush. Read More Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki freedom camping area. ©2023 M Richardson Read More DOC update Coromandel , Hector’s dolphins, Kaimai tracks, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, The Heaphy Track, Pike29 Memorial Track , southern tracks, Hump Ridge Track Read More Word search: Tent camping Here’s a word search relating to camping in a tent. Read More Nothing but blue skies… From my early years a blue sky has affected me and inspired me beyond comprehension, it has always spoken to me of distant horizons and unexplored parts. Read More Battle Hill Farm Forest Park: A great Summer camping spot This super affordable camp ground close to Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kapiti is situated on a former farm and a significant historical site. Read More Coffee while wild camping How do you prepare your coffee while wild camping? It’s fresh ground beans in an aeropress for me! Read More Horahora Domain 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. Read More Reefton It was a winter stay by the river in Reefton, on The West Coast. We are allowed 2 consecutive nights (certified self-contained). Read More Snow on the mountain Snow on the mountains behind Reefton Read More EVENTS — Camping Camping events this summer. Read More Hi, I’m Fran Hi, I’m Fran and I have lived on the road a long time. It’s a great life. Read More EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Events for people who camp. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. Read More The end of the road End of the road, top of the west coast, north of Karamea, one of New Zealand’s truly isolated places. Read More Rv & Camper services Find the services you need for your camping or motorhoming. 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Self containment articles (all issues) Editorial When I began assembling this issue I came up against a dilemma. How to inspire without sweeping under the carpet the negative things happening for freedom camping in New Zealand? 4 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? What you can do with your particular warrant card. 6 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More So you want to freedom camp We are in a transition period from the old ‘blue’ warrant system to a new ‘green’ warrant system. The transition period is set to expire 7 June ’25. There is a small possibility that the Minister might choose to extend the transition period: it could help, with so many needing to be certified by so few. 8 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? Self-containment is at the heart of the the latest raft of freedom camping changes instituted in 2023. 10 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Enforcement of freedom camping rules Offences to avoid when freedom camping. Who has to pay, Knowing or not knowing you have been ‘infringed’. What information must enforcement officers give? What information are you required to give? You can be required to leave. Impounding things. 12 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More I am not freedom camping’ cards We are now in a surreal world of peculiar freedom camping rules. Every camping vehicle is now at risk of substantial fines, wherever it is parked, as the new offence of “preparing to freedom camp” is defined as “parking”. 14 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Do your bit: Task of the week Let one person in authority know you want to protect your right to freedom camp on public land. 16 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More No more freedom camping No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo… 16 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West Why stick to the law if you can get away with whatever takes your fancy? 18 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More 7 days a week 7 days a week, NZ Lifestyle Camping works to support NZ campers and the commercial vehicle industry that require certified self-containment 21 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Kiwi camping with a difference It all started with a chance conversation with friends about a special birthday coming up & the fact that I wanted to take my wife & kids on a trip to the South Island. 23 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More My caravan that floats Our family owns a 24ft (7.3 metre) trailer sailer. It is a bit like a floating caravan and we have had many camping holidays on the water. 26 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More Camping and RV Businesses Services Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. 43 Page , 7 Autumn 2024 Read More A small, beautiful cassette toilet There is a cassette toilet in that beautifully crafted cabinet. 16 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More Freedom camping & self-containment status, spring 2023 The short version 4 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More Freedom camping: who does what The structure of the self containment system. 4 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes 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. 18 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More Freedom camping under the new law There are new penalties and some exemptions. Are you homeless, or making a lifestyle choice? Who gets fined and how they are notified. The law is vague. Councils and enforcement officers have to make it work. 2 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… Baby Bear, Mama Bear and Papa Bear campers 26 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More RV & Camper business services Find businesses and services 35 Page , 5 Spring 2023 Read More Editorial: The good news The really good news: only 47 infringements issued: 0.03% of the freedom campers. 4 Page , 4 Winter 2023 Read More 8 degrees of harm Societal harm caused by the new self contained motor vehicles legislation. With change there always consequences. While some changes are positive and beneficial sometimes consequences cause a degree of harm. 7 Page , 4 Winter 2023 Read More Self containment changes in brief What you need to know if you are currently self-contained, currently certified self-contained, planning to be self-contained, not self-contained, or wanting to freedom camp, now the law has changed. 36 Page , 4 Winter 2023 Read More NZ lifestyle camping NZ Lifestyle Camping supports a national network of more than 160 self-containment testing officers throughout NZ and is committed to supporting the NZ leisure camping industry. 36 Page , 4 Winter 2023 Read More RV & Camper business services Find business to help you with your camper or RV. 37 Page , 4 Winter 2023 Read More A beautiful country, but… Hold on a minute, we are campers and have most of the items required to survive the first few days of an emergency without outside assistance. 7 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More Our little escape pod We love our little caravan not just for holidays but for other emergency get-a-ways, should the situation call for it. 7 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More What’s in a name? Is freedom camping actually free? Who and how many are freedom camping? 2 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More If the law changes: Managing self-containment From a small van to a large bus, there are thousands of commercially or home-built vehicles on our roads, providing travellers with all the necessary comforts of living, while they are also self contained. 19 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More The power of freedom camping bylaws Bylaws differ between regions of Aotearoa New Zealand, and do not exist in almost half of all council districts. Bylaws are created by local authorities — regional and district councils — to manage public land and facilities. 28 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More Waiting on a law change As this magazine goes to print we are waiting to hear the government select committee’s recommendation on the bill introduced by Stuart Nash MP. 29 Page , 3 Autumn 2023 Read More Implications for councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill Here are the issues to consider with the major legislative change which is currently proposed and going through Select Committee hearings. 2 Page , 2 Summer 2022 Read More Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip The Minister of Tourism the opened the speaking with gossip of buckets covered in gladwrap being used as toilets in motorhomes. 4 Page , 2 Summer 2022 Read More Test the person not the vehicle RCAi is a strong advocate for positive solutions to any freedom camping issue, working to protect the right to freedom camp on public land in line with the current permissive Freedom Camping Act, and the Bill of Rights Act. 30 Page , 2 Summer 2022 Read More The big picture on the proposed changes for freedom camping The problems and the solutions do not match. 9 Page , 1 Spring 2022 Read More The controversial Nash Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill The proposals, should they go ahead, will not achieve the outcome Nash intends and they are not workable. There is no identified benefit to any sector of the NZ leisure camping industry or to local authorities. 9 Page , 1 Spring 2022 Read More Time to have your say on the “Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill” If passed this legislation will affect ALL campers and the camping industry in New Zealand for many years to come 12 Page , 1 Spring 2022 Read More self-containment, Self containment, RV service, building or modifications, gas, plumbing, electrics, and more. 33 Page , 1 Spring 2022 Read More

Index Camping The Kiwi Way, Winter 2023 The full list of articles and stories Let’s go south for a few weeks’ ‘Let’s go South for a few weeks.’ ‘How many weeks?’ ‘Eight.’ ‘How about six?’ ‘OK. let’s see how it goes.’ Winter’s not going to stop Mavis Winter’s not going to stop Mavis enjoying one of the many spots available at Pahoia Beach Park! Bay of Plenty. ©2023 Cheine Matheson Editorial: The good news The really good news: only 47 infringements issued: 0.03% of the freedom campers. Until Jun 6 2023 we called the ability to contain your waste for 3 days ‘self-containment.’ Small town friendly Here are some suggestions on how to go about attracting campers to your town. Let people know, give them a reason, make them welcome. A social and economic boost to your small town Why we chose our Swift Sprite Quattro caravan We’ve had heaps of people have asked us for feedback on our caravan and why we chose it so here it is. make a list of your must-haves to make your day to day life easy and enjoyable One hundred nights a year I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights away per year and mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Greenies on the road: Managing food scraps I’ve been turning our food scraps into compost for many a year now, and there’s no way I’m sending them to the landfill now. We chose to use bokashi buckets in our housetruck, as we already had them. A worm farm could also work, though bokashi is possibly more forgiving and takes all food waste — bones and shells included. 8 degrees of harm Societal harm caused by the new self contained motor vehicles legislation. With change there always consequences. While some changes are positive and beneficial sometimes consequences cause a degree of harm. Should the NZ tourism ministry should be making decisions for NZ’s recreation campers? Self containment changes in brief What you need to know if you are currently self-contained, currently certified self-contained, planning to be self-contained, not self-contained, or wanting to freedom camp, now the law has changed. Where you can camp has changed too A stove jack Best mod for camping so far, a stove jack that I got sewn into the awning. Keil MacDiarmid ©2023 Keil MacDiarmid It was cold at Mavora Lakes It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around. I think the Mrs thought I was a bit crazy suggesting a night away in the van this time of year Winter’s here… How do you make winter camping more comfortable? Here’s a few favourite tips and tricks for keeping warm, dealing with cold, wind, rainy days, and embracing the colder months outdoors for enjoyable winter camping trips. It just takes a little extra preparation and the right gear. No summer bugs , no too-hot nights: winter van life can be magnificent. Pegs for tough weather A commercial and a DIY (metal) version of a peg for windy weather. I am on track I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights per year & mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Teardrop. © 2023 Andrew Morton Get on Ya Bike For the novice cyclist, the historical Karangahake Gorge cycle/walking track — along the old railway embankment— is a safe and gentle way to introduce an inexperienced cyclist. The trail is mostly flat, and the terrain easy as it winds beside the Ohinemuri River. Two long blacks and a cheese scone No, this is not about 12 weeks of coffee tasting around the South Island in a small van by a couple of over 80s don’t wait until you have that luxury rig, just go and do it I did it! My very first solo camping and tramping trip! Two epic days in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Two epic days in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Gold miner Wattie Thompson I came across this derelict house built by Wattie Thompson who had panned the river for gold for over 50 years. Before the cyclone: Freedom Camping, Eastern Hawke’s Bay, Winter 2022 We feel so privileged and fortunate to have made this journey a year ago, gathering such beautiful memories of the landscape as it was. Our thoughts are with all the locals who have suffered so greatly from the recent weather events which have devastated this area. Winter at Nokomai Station Winter at Nokomai Station on the way to Queenstown. ©2023 Dallas Hibbs CampFest — Bulls, 2023 Several hundred campers, locals and visitors met at Bulls Domain in March for the first CampFest. An inclusive camping event for all types of camper with live music and market stalls. We are looking forward to the next CampFest in 2024— bring it on! Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes 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. The final verdict is in: Kiwi Burn Hut is the perfect hut for families with young children. Waikato west coast road trip We headed to Raglan along some back country roads. Whaanga Rd was not too difficult to negotiate in our 6m campervan. Camping as a young family Our story begins in December of 2022 shortly after the birth of our second child, we decided that now was as good of a time as any to dip our toes into the world of caravanning. Fast forward six months: countless adventures with friends and family. Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp Looking for a one stop camp for the family with the dog as well ? Then Quinneys Bush is the place to go. Check out their online virtual tour. Our morning view, heater on Our morning view, heater on. Ruapehu. Hoping for warmer when we get to Kimbolton today. ©2023 Helen Garthwaite Vege nachos: Recipes for camping This recipe is easy to make. It uses mostly tinned foods so is a great meal to make when you are running low on fresh foods or if you have no fridge. Increase or decrease the quantities of the ingredients depending on how many people you are feeding. Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 The annual festival is a mix of small to very large artworks, sculptures with mainly a rural theme, put together using all manner of bits and pieces from shearing blades to bike tyres. recycled and found materials, gems from the back of the shed, made into unique sculptures Fill in the grid: campers in winter 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. Halfway through my 73 days traveling Left Auckland 34 days ago, halfway through my 73 days traveling the South Island. Now in Cromwell then Arrowtown on the weekend. Noticed that it’s getting colder. Now I appreciate my diesel heater. ©2023 Roland Jones The Store cafe and camp – Kekerungu (Marlborough), Stop and Stay It is a popular stopping point. It’s a wee gem to stop and chill out at, even on short notice. Stop and Stay stopandstay.org Lakelands Holiday Park, Whanganui, Stop and Stay 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. Stop and Stay stopandstay.org Group: Life of Van Life of Van NZ FB Page is a private group with a positive vibe, giving everyone from weekend warriors to van life veterans a place to connect. NZ lifestyle camping NZ Lifestyle Camping supports a national network of more than 160 self-containment testing officers throughout NZ and is committed to supporting the NZ leisure camping industry. Coffee Time Coffee time. ©2023 Willis Blevins Festivals These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. Events Camps and camping occasions this Winter. RV & Camper business services Find business to help you with your camper or RV. Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 CONTENTS PDF BUY ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 INDEX PDF BUY Select kind of articles to show Summer, Issue 2, Camping the Kiwi Way 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. Read More Taking a left turn Are you a mainstream traveler, always following the main highways or are you a diversionist, taking that chance to detour from the main route to explore and maybe encounter something new or different? On our recent trip north we decided to veer from the main flow of traffic and take a left turn. Read More Editorial: A long hot summer As we move towards summer the cabbage trees are in full and generous flower, the sign of a long hot summer to come, I am told. Read More Gore Bay Gore Bay Camp is a small camp. The facilities are old, but usable. Such a great place to go for a weekend break close to our home in Christchurch. Read More Cycle touring: Part II, Southland to the West Coast After my ride from Canterbury to Southland, the next step was to continue my clockwise circuit of the Island. Read More Ready for tomorrow’s ride I’m in Rotorua today (MTB Mecca) ready for tomorrow’s ride, the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop: 33km, 3hr. Another one of the 23 Great Rides of NZ. ckw.nz/great-rides ©2022 Andrew Morton Read More Freedom camping, November 1964 One of my first memories of camping was at ‘Spec Creek’. You won’t find it on a map — it was just some little creek on the side of the road, somewhere in Central Otago, where our car broke down. There was nothing there. Read More How many freedom campers are there? Nobody knows. The Ministry has made some guesses. Read More Talking to four van loads of international tourists On my last roadie I met and chatted with four van loads of international tourists from UK, Australia and Germany who have been freedom camping around NZ in small (slider-type) hire vans from Escape or Jucy. Read More Camping / caravan tips — Setup / packup Do you struggle when you set up your camp or your caravan? Read More Pick and pedal Is that e-bike right for you? Many New Zealanders are now moving to e-bikes and they definitely have health advantages while being cheap to operate and maintain. Read More Back in the days — Circa 2008 Back in the days — Circa 2008. That caravan was damned heavy behind the bike. Read More Implications for councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill Here are the issues to consider with the major legislative change which is currently proposed and going through Select Committee hearings. Read More Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip The Minister of Tourism the opened the speaking with gossip of buckets covered in gladwrap being used as toilets in motorhomes. Read More Wild camping with a dog on a wet wild night It was a very wet, rainy camp with my dog in a dense bush. Read More Choosing an internet provider It’s a thorny problem, deciding how to connect to the internet on the road — so many different choices, plans and options; so many unfamiliar concepts. Here’s a ‘simple’ guide. Read More The Wild Wairarapa Coast We spent a few days on the coast out from Martinborough, Te Awati camping area and then back to North Tora Reserve, some very rough coastline. Read More Ready for a family weekend away camping Ready for a family weekend away camping. Read More National Parks : Game Can you place all the national parks? Read More How we solved a problem and started a new business It’s four years now since John first decided to do something to make emptying our toilet cassette easier and cleaner. Read More Overnight beside the Aparima River I slept overnight beside the Aparima River near Opio (Southland). Read More Worth a detour: The Marokopa River Valley Next time you’re in the Waitomo area (the Waikato region of the North Island) it’s worth the detour to check out three natural landmarks that are really close together, on the Te Anga Road. Read More Freedom camping on the East Cape Gisborne District Council have very clear freedom camping bylaws which demand waste management, #leavenotrace principles. Read More Nokomai station Nokomai station on the way to Queenstown. We went there as kids; now we take our kids there. Read More Caravan & Motorhome Electrics by Collyn Rivers This is a book for people who want to understand how their electrics work as well as for people who are designing / building / converting a caravan or motorhome. Read More Fishing at Kingston Secured a magical spot beside the lakes edge at Kingston freedom camp and went fishing. Read More South Island Lakes: Game Can you fill in the blanks? Read More Camping without a fridge: chilly bins and cooler bags In the old days, people used “meat safes” or “safes” but my experience is with chilly bins or Esky cooler bags. Read More Pannekoeken for breakfast Every trip we make a breakfast fruits pancake. Usually apple pannekoeken. Read More Hitting the Northland beaches — Stop and Stay Heading up to the top of the North Island to see Cape Reinga is on most people’s bucket lists. For those who enjoy a bit of camping, finding that perfect spot to stay is an added bonus. Finding two such places is something special. Tapotupotu DOC campsite. Matauri Bay Holiday Park Read More TIP: Solar panel cleaning Except in rainy areas solar panels need cleaning from time to time. Read More Finally made it out to Ocean Beach Finally made it out to Ocean Beach in Whangarei. Mavis in her natural habitat. Read More Hints and tips on toilet cassettes I figured Heather and John had put lots of time into thinking into how best to manage a toilet cassette as they developed their Dump Mate, so I asked them to share their best tips with us. Editor Read More A DIY tool to unscrew the top of the cassette This tool takes some of the pressure off the plastic lugs, that get some stress every time you open up the cassette for cleaning. Read More Katikati coastal estuary cycle way Cycling on a stunning Spring day around the Katikati coastal estuary cycle way. Read More Instagrammable: making the most of instagram So many travellers, campers, and vanlifers are recording their journeys on 'the gram' these days, sharing snippets of their lives, packaged neatly in squares or reels. Read More Purakaunui Bay Campsite What a stunner this place was! Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Read More Test the person not the vehicle RCAi is a strong advocate for positive solutions to any freedom camping issue, working to protect the right to freedom camp on public land in line with the current permissive Freedom Camping Act, and the Bill of Rights Act. Read More Another beautiful day at Tangimoana Another beautiful day at Tangimoana. (Manawatu) Read More Preparing for the cold winter "brrrrrr's" Darn, we could only get the new heater up to 10ºC on that night, and woke to a -3ºC frost. We opened the oven door, lit the gas and waited for sunshine. Read More Tanners Point Paradise is when you coddiwomple to a pristine tidal bay for a swim and discover what the locals already know. Read More Articles from Collyn Rivers Three helpful articles on electrics. Read More Clifden Suspension Bridge Car camping allows me to still enjoy the outdoors, here at Clifden Suspension. Bridge Read More NZers go camping: clubs & groups on Facebook Found on Facebook: NZ Cycling groups; NZ Women travelling; NZ Camping groups Read More EVENTS — Camping Camps advertised by All Points Camping and NZ Fun Adventures Read More EVENTS — Festivals and Shows These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Topics from all issues Select kind of articles to show BUY PDF INDEX Sundown, Tucks Bay Sundown, Tucks Bay, Coramandel. Read More Hidden gem Recently when we were traveling south from Whangārei on State Highway 1, we spotted a sign for Waipu Caves. It was a spur of the moment decision to investigate further, as we turned onto a gravel side road. Read More It was a tent It’s too big for a chair and it’s not moving in the water so I can only guess it’s another tent blown away, full of belongings. Read More My caravan that floats Our family owns a 24ft (7.3 metre) trailer sailer. It is a bit like a floating caravan and we have had many camping holidays on the water. Read More Fishing when your caravan floats. Food supplies can be supplemented with fishing when your caravan floats. Read More Make caravan fridges work as claimed To make caravan fridges work as claimed, and draw less energy, is cheap, simple and easy. Many can be transformed. This article shows how. Read More A small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip Sedgemere Track is only open for six weeks of the year... Read More Best pull-out kitchen at Campfest ​ Read More Recipes for camping Tinned chickpeas are a useful thing to keep in your caravan cupboard. As well as being tasty they are a good source of protein. Here’s a couple of recipes you could use them in. Read More Pizza in the Omnia 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! Read More DOC update Clean your gear. Works underway to reopen Morere Hot Pools. More than 10,000 wild goats removed in a national competition. Nature as therapy is the focus of a new guide. DOC report shows short adventures trending for travellers. Ōparara Basin waharoa unveiled. A sea lion/pakake mum swam 60 kilometres inland. Checking a week-old Albatross chick, Tairoa Heads. Read More 100 years old and still works like it should Coleman model 1 stove. Read More Living an endless summer Delightful to chat with Alan and Joyce on a glorious summer’s day at Little Waipa reserve. Joyce was setting out the table and chairs in a sunny spot overlooking the Waikato River after a chillyish night with temperature inside the caravan at a brisk 11º. Read More The perils of a coiled power supply cord Some caravanners are connecting a 230 volt power supply, via a lead, that is “coiled on a reel”, which is not completely “uncoiled” from the cable drum.This is not good practice. Here is why. Read More Camp au naturel There are many ways to have a summer camping holiday, and everyone has their own reasons for choosing where they camp, how they camp and who they camp with. Some folk choose to go where they can shed their clothes along with the stresses and worries of every day life. Read More Hokitika beach sculpture ​ Read More Whanganui vintage camping In January, 70 adults and 25 young people took part in an All Points camp at the Whanganui Intermediate School for the Whanganui Vintage Weekend. They camped in a mix of caravans, tents, motor homes and small vans and many camped as family groups or with their friends. Read More Waihopai camp and the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival Our All Points Camping NZ park and camp was at the Waihopai Community Centre and Reserve, 16km away from Marlborough’s iconic wine and food event. Read More Three octogenarian campers Between them they have over 240 years of camping experience. Read More Three singers at Campfest ’24 Got to sing with these amazing girls — Karen Clarke & Tina Turley. AWESOME. Read More Stop and stay with your DOG North Island. South Island. Free, low cost and paid. Read More Land of the Lotus Just a 15min drive from the Whangarei you’ll find Land of the Lotus – Water Gardens and Banana Park. A must stopover for all garden lovers. Read More Scottland Motorhome Park The perfect private park out of Bannockburn. On the top of a ridge looking down to Cromwell one side, Carricktown the other, it’s a windy spot with dramatic views, dramatic weather and the history of the valley is dramatic as well. Read More Events: Camping Camping events in Autumn. Read More Getting outdoors A suite of Facebook groups from NZ Fun Adventures to encourage you outdoors. Read More Festivals and Shows These events either offer overnight parking or the local area provides options. Read More DOC campsites 1: In the north: Fill in the spaces There are more than 200 DOC sites throughout New Zealand, 34 in the north. Work out which15 of those in the north fit the grid. Read More Camping and RV Businesses Services Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. Read More All Points Camping Club of NZ Membership support. Friendly, inclusive camping events. Nationwide savings. Lobbying support for campers’ rights. Read More Camping The Kiwi Way, Autumn 2024 • Celebrating Summer. • Navigating freedom camping law changes. • Hitting the road full time. • RV businesses and services. Read More Table of contents • Celebrating summer. • So you want to freedom camp. • Ten tips for hitting the road full time. • My caravan that floats. • Three octogenarian campers. • RV & camper business services. Read More Predictable problems with the new CSC green warrant system A gaze into the green crystal ball of hope for a consistent, reliable freedom camping vehicle certification system, reveals an extremely stormy and very cloudy future. Read More Setting up at Campfest Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis. Read More Editorial When I began assembling this issue I came up against a dilemma. How to inspire without sweeping under the carpet the negative things happening for freedom camping in New Zealand? Read More The packdown In our previous years, we could never pack down in time and were always hot and bothered by the end. This year, we nailed it with time to spare! Read More Celebrating Summer Six pages of stories from around the country and the season. Read More Hammock time Hammock time, Tokomaru Bay ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Read More We made it to Curio Bay Well we made it to Curio Bay on Monday afternoon, after an 8¾ hour drive. Read More The dogs had visitors The dogs had visitors at Knottingly Park and Arboretum camp. Read More Foray into paradise I can’t really take in how gorgeous the McKenzie Basin is. Read More Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? What you can do with your particular warrant card. Read More Tucks Bay, Coramandel Home for the night became Tucks Bay, the overflow part of the Long Bay Campground, Coromandel Read More I could live like this forever I could live like this forever. Read More Three adults, three kids & five dogs We settled on Lake Opuha for our latest trip. Read More Not FREE but truly freedom at its best SH 35 is a magical journey. Put it on your list. Read More Love Woodville Ferry Reserve Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here. Read More So you want to freedom camp We are in a transition period from the old ‘blue’ warrant system to a new ‘green’ warrant system. The transition period is set to expire 7 June ’25. There is a small possibility that the Minister might choose to extend the transition period: it could help, with so many needing to be certified by so few. Read More So thankful After 21 days #vanlife freedom camping… Read More In two minds In two minds about posting this as it was so wonderful to have had it all to ourselves (the way I like it this side of Xmas!) for 3 nights! But its such a cool place I can’t not share and recommend it. Read More Enjoying the shade Great place to enjoy the shade. Orton Bradley Park. Read More Peaceful Fortrose A beautiful peaceful place, Fortrose, in The Catlins. Read More What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? Self-containment is at the heart of the the latest raft of freedom camping changes instituted in 2023. Read More The life and times of a Ford Trader Camper truck The original camper truck in 1973 was aFord Trader . Read More Escape to Papatowai After the chaos of Christmas our frazzled nerves needed restoring. We threw a few supplies into the campervan and headed for the healing calm of Papatowai. Read More Eclectic bunch What an eclectic bunch of lovely people camping all sorts of ways. Read More A lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau I’ve just had a lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau in my little Wanda. Read More Enforcement of freedom camping rules Offences to avoid when freedom camping. Who has to pay, Knowing or not knowing you have been ‘infringed’. What information must enforcement officers give? What information are you required to give? You can be required to leave. Impounding things. Read More We had a great stay at Tokomaru Bay Our camp was right on the beach looking directly out to where the sun would rise. Read More Family camping… part of my DNA Family camping… part of my DNA for 60 years. Read More Two nights (again) at our local reserve Two nights (again) at our local reserve… Waitohi Bush Reserve … great place to just unwind and listen to the bellbirds. Read More Home for the next few weeks Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Read More I am not freedom camping’ cards We are now in a surreal world of peculiar freedom camping rules. Every camping vehicle is now at risk of substantial fines, wherever it is parked, as the new offence of “preparing to freedom camp” is defined as “parking”. Read More A small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip Haven’t done a huge amount of biking this summer, but sometimes all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip to rekindle the love. Read More Heading to The Burt Well after a week of covid and still not a lot of energy I decided bugger it and I’m heading to The Burt Read More Haere ra Haere rā everyone. Shame we can’t stay longer. Read More Truly a Summer to remember Currently on night 23 of this 86-night trip. In Murchison next week I celebrate my 250th night since getting my teardrop. Read More Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua, with 6 others, all old friends from around the North Island Read More Do your bit: Task of the week Let one person in authority know you want to protect your right to freedom camp on public land. Read More The cat comes too The cat comes too. This spot is only 6km from home. And the cat always come along for the adventures… Read More No more freedom camping No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo… Read More Ten tips for hitting the road full time Van life is becoming more and more popular but the transition to this lifestyle can be far from smooth. After 3 years on the road, here’s our tips to get you from house life to road life. Read More Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West Why stick to the law if you can get away with whatever takes your fancy? Read More A cure for the stubborn peg I thought people might find this useful — I always struggle to pull pegs out… Read More Charly the campervan New Zealand’s first wheelchair accessible campervan, CHARLY, will soon be available for hire. Read More Taihape: the perfect stopover place Okay , listen up, this is new. When travelling the North Island, Taihape has become the perfect stopover place. Read More Hey NZ Govt? You are messing with my mental health I go camping for my mental health. Bev and I have done this for over 25 years. I’m not happy with the NZ Government interfering with my choice of leisure time by restricting how I go camping. Read More 7 days a week 7 days a week, NZ Lifestyle Camping works to support NZ campers and the commercial vehicle industry that require certified self-containment Read More All Points Camping at Morisons Bush All Points Camping at Morisons Bush, Waitangi Weekend 2024. Read More Kiwi camping with a difference It all started with a chance conversation with friends about a special birthday coming up & the fact that I wanted to take my wife & kids on a trip to the South Island. Read More Rv & Camper services Find the services you need for your camping or motorhoming. Read More RV services South Is ​ Read More RV services North Is ​ Read More Labour weekend at Mangawhai ​ Read More Camping The Kiwi Way, Summer 2023 • Well worth the walk. Wild. Magnificent. • Mavis and all her DIY: Here’s a brilliant idea… • Who is advocating for NZ campers? • Tips for a family camping trip. • 50 years camping at Morison’s Bush • RV & camper services Read More Table of contents A linked list of the magazine contents. Read More The freedom camping law needs to change Seven things to fix • Use the current standard. • Remove the fixed toilet fetish. • Remove the offence “preparing to freedom camp” — who can determine intentions? • Make the delivery of offence notices fair. • Remove the revised definition of homelessness. • Ensure adequate facilities for all travellers. • Differentiate between citizens and tourists. Read More Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki freedom camping area. ©2023 M Richardson Read More Hi, I’m Fran Hi, I’m Fran and I have lived on the road a long time. It’s a great life. Read More Self-containment certification: Which one is yours? Identify which kind of self containment you have, and be clear about where you are allowed to camp, so you can avoid fines and hassles Read More What to do? With the new self-containment system in disarray, what do you do with your new build, conversion or upgrade? Four choices. Read More Editorial An El Niño summer gives a sterner edge to commonsense precautions. Caught in the middle or a camper upgrade? Encourage the small towns to love us. Read More Well worth the walk Wharariki Beach is a wild, magnificent, and windswept long sandy beach, home of the Archway Islands, and can be found at the northernmost point of the South Island — west of Cape Farewell Read More Mavis and all her DIY It all started with needing a new roof hatch… well not exactly needing, but more a case of wanting. Out with the old and in with the new. Read More You have to be here… We gathered in Alexandra in Autumn, four of us and a dog. It’s a great season for biking in Central Otago, not too hot, and the weather is usually settled. Read More Who is advocating for New Zealanders who go camping? Three national groups speak on behalf of NZ campers: the All Points Camping Club of NZ, the NZMCA, and the Responsible Campers Association Read More Fishing Fishing. Read More Biking the Waikato River Trails Here’s the exciting opportunities for your stay and cycle journey on the Waikato River Trails. Read More Dehydrated dinners Initially I bought a dehydrator to make fruit snacks for tramping. Over time, friends inspired me to use my dehydrator to make pre-cooked dinners. Read More There’s no need to rush this Summer. Is it better on the other side? The new self-containment regulations that the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board are trying to implement have more bumps, twists and turns than the North Island Saddle Road. 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Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 INDEX PDF BUY Select kind of articles to show Camping The Kiwi Way, Winter 2023 The full list of articles and stories Read More Let’s go south for a few weeks’ ‘Let’s go South for a few weeks.’ ‘How many weeks?’ ‘Eight.’ ‘How about six?’ ‘OK. let’s see how it goes.’ Read More Winter’s not going to stop Mavis Winter’s not going to stop Mavis enjoying one of the many spots available at Pahoia Beach Park! Bay of Plenty. ©2023 Cheine Matheson Read More Editorial: The good news The really good news: only 47 infringements issued: 0.03% of the freedom campers. Read More Small town friendly Here are some suggestions on how to go about attracting campers to your town. Read More Why we chose our Swift Sprite Quattro caravan We’ve had heaps of people have asked us for feedback on our caravan and why we chose it so here it is. Read More One hundred nights a year I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights away per year and mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Read More Greenies on the road: Managing food scraps I’ve been turning our food scraps into compost for many a year now, and there’s no way I’m sending them to the landfill now. We chose to use bokashi buckets in our housetruck, as we already had them. A worm farm could also work, though bokashi is possibly more forgiving and takes all food waste — bones and shells included. Read More 8 degrees of harm Societal harm caused by the new self contained motor vehicles legislation. With change there always consequences. While some changes are positive and beneficial sometimes consequences cause a degree of harm. Read More Self containment changes in brief What you need to know if you are currently self-contained, currently certified self-contained, planning to be self-contained, not self-contained, or wanting to freedom camp, now the law has changed. Read More A stove jack Best mod for camping so far, a stove jack that I got sewn into the awning. Keil MacDiarmid ©2023 Keil MacDiarmid Read More It was cold at Mavora Lakes It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around. I think the Mrs thought I was a bit crazy suggesting a night away in the van this time of year Read More Winter’s here… How do you make winter camping more comfortable? Here’s a few favourite tips and tricks for keeping warm, dealing with cold, wind, rainy days, and embracing the colder months outdoors for enjoyable winter camping trips. It just takes a little extra preparation and the right gear. Read More Pegs for tough weather A commercial and a DIY (metal) version of a peg for windy weather. Read More I am on track I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights per year & mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Teardrop. © 2023 Andrew Morton Read More Get on Ya Bike For the novice cyclist, the historical Karangahake Gorge cycle/walking track — along the old railway embankment— is a safe and gentle way to introduce an inexperienced cyclist. Read More Two long blacks and a cheese scone No, this is not about 12 weeks of coffee tasting around the South Island in a small van by a couple of over 80s Read More I did it! My very first solo camping and tramping trip! Two epic days in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Read More Gold miner Wattie Thompson I came across this derelict house built by Wattie Thompson who had panned the river for gold for over 50 years. Read More Before the cyclone: Freedom Camping, Eastern Hawke’s Bay, Winter 2022 We feel so privileged and fortunate to have made this journey a year ago, gathering such beautiful memories of the landscape as it was. Read More Winter at Nokomai Station Winter at Nokomai Station on the way to Queenstown. ©2023 Dallas Hibbs Read More CampFest — Bulls, 2023 Several hundred campers, locals and visitors met at Bulls Domain in March for the first CampFest. An inclusive camping event for all types of camper with live music and market stalls. Read More Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes 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. Read More Waikato west coast road trip We headed to Raglan along some back country roads. Read More Camping as a young family Our story begins in December of 2022 shortly after the birth of our second child, we decided that now was as good of a time as any to dip our toes into the world of caravanning. Read More Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp Looking for a one stop camp for the family with the dog as well ? Then Quinneys Bush is the place to go. Read More Our morning view, heater on Our morning view, heater on. Ruapehu. Hoping for warmer when we get to Kimbolton today. ©2023 Helen Garthwaite Read More Vege nachos: Recipes for camping This recipe is easy to make. It uses mostly tinned foods so is a great meal to make when you are running low on fresh foods or if you have no fridge. Increase or decrease the quantities of the ingredients depending on how many people you are feeding. Read More Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 The annual festival is a mix of small to very large artworks, sculptures with mainly a rural theme, put together using all manner of bits and pieces from shearing blades to bike tyres. Read More Fill in the grid: campers in winter 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. Read More Halfway through my 73 days traveling Left Auckland 34 days ago, halfway through my 73 days traveling the South Island. Now in Cromwell then Arrowtown on the weekend. Noticed that it’s getting colder. Now I appreciate my diesel heater. ©2023 Roland Jones Read More The Store cafe and camp – Kekerungu (Marlborough), Stop and Stay It is a popular stopping point. It’s a wee gem to stop and chill out at, even on short notice. Read More Lakelands Holiday Park, Whanganui, Stop and Stay 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. Read More Group: Life of Van Life of Van NZ FB Page is a private group with a positive vibe, giving everyone from weekend warriors to van life veterans a place to connect. Read More NZ lifestyle camping NZ Lifestyle Camping supports a national network of more than 160 self-containment testing officers throughout NZ and is committed to supporting the NZ leisure camping industry. Read More Coffee Time Coffee time. ©2023 Willis Blevins Read More Festivals These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. Read More Events Camps and camping occasions this Winter. Read More RV & Camper business services Find business to help you with your camper or RV. Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

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Index Summer, Issue 2, Camping the Kiwi Way 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. This issue is kindly sponsored by the All Points Camping Club of NZ and NZ Lifestyle Camping. Taking a left turn Are you a mainstream traveler, always following the main highways or are you a diversionist, taking that chance to detour from the main route to explore and maybe encounter something new or different? On our recent trip north we decided to veer from the main flow of traffic and take a left turn. Editorial: A long hot summer As we move towards summer the cabbage trees are in full and generous flower, the sign of a long hot summer to come, I am told. Explore the far flung, out-of-the-way places this summer Gore Bay Gore Bay Camp is a small camp. The facilities are old, but usable. Such a great place to go for a weekend break close to our home in Christchurch. Cycle touring: Part II, Southland to the West Coast After my ride from Canterbury to Southland, the next step was to continue my clockwise circuit of the Island. Ready for tomorrow’s ride I’m in Rotorua today (MTB Mecca) ready for tomorrow’s ride, the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop: 33km, 3hr. Another one of the 23 Great Rides of NZ. ckw.nz/great-rides ©2022 Andrew Morton Freedom camping, November 1964 One of my first memories of camping was at ‘Spec Creek’. You won’t find it on a map — it was just some little creek on the side of the road, somewhere in Central Otago, where our car broke down. There was nothing there. How many freedom campers are there? Nobody knows. The Ministry has made some guesses. Talking to four van loads of international tourists On my last roadie I met and chatted with four van loads of international tourists from UK, Australia and Germany who have been freedom camping around NZ in small (slider-type) hire vans from Escape or Jucy. #vanlife #ontheroadagain #freedomcampingnz Camping / caravan tips — Setup / packup Do you struggle when you set up your camp or your caravan? Pick and pedal Is that e-bike right for you? Many New Zealanders are now moving to e-bikes and they definitely have health advantages while being cheap to operate and maintain. Back in the days — Circa 2008 Back in the days — Circa 2008. That caravan was damned heavy behind the bike. Implications for councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill Here are the issues to consider with the major legislative change which is currently proposed and going through Select Committee hearings. Now is the time to voice any concerns or issues your council has with this bill. Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip The Minister of Tourism the opened the speaking with gossip of buckets covered in gladwrap being used as toilets in motorhomes. Wild camping with a dog on a wet wild night It was a very wet, rainy camp with my dog in a dense bush. It was Bentley's first overnighter using a tent & fly. Choosing an internet provider It’s a thorny problem, deciding how to connect to the internet on the road — so many different choices, plans and options; so many unfamiliar concepts. Here’s a ‘simple’ guide. Here are the steps: • First: understand what you want or need. • Second: find out what is available and what it costs. • Third sleep on it, ask around, sleep on it again. • Fourth: decide between using a mobile phone, a modem (or satellite) for the internet. • Fifth: review available plans. Choose. Maybe sleep on it again. • Sixth: Sign up. The Wild Wairarapa Coast We spent a few days on the coast out from Martinborough, Te Awati camping area and then back to North Tora Reserve, some very rough coastline. Ready for a family weekend away camping Ready for a family weekend away camping. National Parks : Game Can you place all the national parks? How we solved a problem and started a new business It’s four years now since John first decided to do something to make emptying our toilet cassette easier and cleaner. dumpmate.co.nz Overnight beside the Aparima River I slept overnight beside the Aparima River near Opio (Southland). Worth a detour: The Marokopa River Valley Next time you’re in the Waitomo area (the Waikato region of the North Island) it’s worth the detour to check out three natural landmarks that are really close together, on the Te Anga Road. Freedom camping on the East Cape Gisborne District Council have very clear freedom camping bylaws which demand waste management, #leavenotrace principles. These bylaws clearly follow the intent of the Freedom Camping Act and look to be the perfect example for other districts Nokomai station Nokomai station on the way to Queenstown. We went there as kids; now we take our kids there. Caravan & Motorhome Electrics by Collyn Rivers This is a book for people who want to understand how their electrics work as well as for people who are designing / building / converting a caravan or motorhome. Fishing at Kingston Secured a magical spot beside the lakes edge at Kingston freedom camp and went fishing. South Island Lakes: Game Can you fill in the blanks? Camping without a fridge: chilly bins and cooler bags In the old days, people used “meat safes” or “safes” but my experience is with chilly bins or Esky cooler bags. Evaporation can lower the temperature as much as 15°C Pannekoeken for breakfast Every trip we make a breakfast fruits pancake. Usually apple pannekoeken. Best brunch option ever, and a traditional favourite! Hitting the Northland beaches — Stop and Stay Heading up to the top of the North Island to see Cape Reinga is on most people’s bucket lists. For those who enjoy a bit of camping, finding that perfect spot to stay is an added bonus. Finding two such places is something special. Tapotupotu DOC campsite. Matauri Bay Holiday Park TIP: Solar panel cleaning Except in rainy areas solar panels need cleaning from time to time. Never wipe them dry and especially do not polish them Finally made it out to Ocean Beach Finally made it out to Ocean Beach in Whangarei. Mavis in her natural habitat. Hints and tips on toilet cassettes I figured Heather and John had put lots of time into thinking into how best to manage a toilet cassette as they developed their Dump Mate, so I asked them to share their best tips with us. Editor A DIY tool to unscrew the top of the cassette This tool takes some of the pressure off the plastic lugs, that get some stress every time you open up the cassette for cleaning. Katikati coastal estuary cycle way Cycling on a stunning Spring day around the Katikati coastal estuary cycle way. Instagrammable: making the most of instagram So many travellers, campers, and vanlifers are recording their journeys on 'the gram' these days, sharing snippets of their lives, packaged neatly in squares or reels. Beware of what you see though stories Purakaunui Bay Campsite What a stunner this place was! Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Test the person not the vehicle RCAi is a strong advocate for positive solutions to any freedom camping issue, working to protect the right to freedom camp on public land in line with the current permissive Freedom Camping Act, and the Bill of Rights Act. Responsible camping — whether using a pup tent or staying in a house-bus — is at the heart of our mission. Another beautiful day at Tangimoana Another beautiful day at Tangimoana. (Manawatu) Preparing for the cold winter "brrrrrr's" Darn, we could only get the new heater up to 10ºC on that night, and woke to a -3ºC frost. We opened the oven door, lit the gas and waited for sunshine. Now’s the time to plan or prepare your caravan, bus or motorhome for next winter. I asked Linda to tell us about her journey to warm up their bus. Editor Tanners Point Paradise is when you coddiwomple to a pristine tidal bay for a swim and discover what the locals already know. Articles from Collyn Rivers Three helpful articles on electrics. Clifden Suspension Bridge Car camping allows me to still enjoy the outdoors, here at Clifden Suspension. Bridge NZers go camping: clubs & groups on Facebook Found on Facebook: NZ Cycling groups; NZ Women travelling; NZ Camping groups EVENTS — Camping Camps advertised by All Points Camping and NZ Fun Adventures For more camps keep an eye on allpointscampingnz.org/events & ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events (FB) EVENTS — Festivals and Shows These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details. Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS PDF BUY ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 2 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Spring 2022 ISSUE 1 CONTENTS PDF BUY Index Issue 1, Spring 2022 Buy a copy, subscribe for a year's worth of copies, read it here or read the pdf. The choice is yours. Enjoy! Your magazine Let’s go camping: Editorial Camping the Kiwi Way brings you the positive side of camping in NZ. Let’s make sure that both we and future generations can go camping The Harris Range Our campsite, and the critter pleased to make it there. Cycle touring: Canterbury to Southland Tent and gear on board, Stephen sets off on the first leg of his tour around the South Island. We tag along, this issue, as far as Winton in Southland. With the luxury of my panniers being carried in the campervan, I rode a big day out of The Catlins. Thinking of Cycle touring? From my first trip as a teenager on a 10-speed I’ve developed a love of independent cycle touring. 'I love it, be it a couple of days getting or a multi-week epic.' Te Rātā Bay, Lake Tarawera Our trip was full of swimming in the thermal-warmed water around the lake, jet skiing, exploring, and cooking in the ground. We planned our evening meals to be cooked in the ground The big picture on the proposed changes for freedom camping The problems and the solutions do not match. Immediately restricts camping in over 50% of NZ's regions Seventh week Seventh week on the road in Aotearoa in this beauty. The controversial Nash Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill The proposals, should they go ahead, will not achieve the outcome Nash intends and they are not workable. There is no identified benefit to any sector of the NZ leisure camping industry or to local authorities. The bill is based on the flawed premise that travellers with a portable toilet are less responsible than those with a fixed toilet Just a little R&R Just a little R&R at Orton Bradley Park Time to have your say on the “Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill” If passed this legislation will affect ALL campers and the camping industry in New Zealand for many years to come Our chance to have our thoughts and feelings heard Biking in Southland A three-hour late-night drive to Lumsden freedom camping spot at the station, arriving 11.30pm. Woke to a stunning day, chilly, but an awesome day for riding. My 2 cents on the Nash proposals As a freedom camper, campervan business owner and citizen of NZ, I find these proposals extremely concerning. Vehicle size shouldn’t matter. Being responsible should. Piano Flat Piano Flat DoC standard campsite is a favourite spot an hour from Gore, Southland in the Waikaia Forest Conservation Area with the Waikaia River flowing through the expansive camping area. 'It would’ve been a perfect day for canoeing — if we had one.' Travelling the world on a motorcycle There are more ways than one to travel the country, or the world, for that matter. LeRoy Knierim decided to do it on a motorcycle. It took ten years to circle the globe. Now, we would need Le Roy’s trailer to carry the toilet. A North Island freedom-camping adventure After my South Island trip, I decided I wanted to road trip the North Island and go all the way up to Cape Reinga. For me, freedom camping in the car was the best way to do it. I love meeting new people, especially travellers; they are always so friendly. TIPS Camping with preschoolers We started our camping trips over this past summer with a then 3yo and 4yo (and two large dogs). So long as they could see us and we could see them, they were free to play What makes a great and safe freedom camping space? Enough room for comfort and safety; services and things to do nearby; a good sign (everyone wins with good, clear signs); and its fantastic if there is also a great view. Place. Space. Safety. Firth of Thames Our view last night on the Firth of Thames. Make a difference: Let's CHANGE the narrative Let’s spread message that responsible Freedom Campers are a help. Collect the trash, take a photo, add the hash tag and post it. Lake Camp — freedom camp This is one of the Ashburton Lakes in the Hakatere Conservation Park. You reach it by turning off at Mt Somers then just drive until you reach it on the left. If you get up before the lake comes alive and there is no wind, you get the reflections TIPS for the cold Spring still sends cold weather our way. Consider these winter tips, and don’t be daunted. You are going to need a good plan to deal with wet clothes and gear. There will be lots of it. TIPS: Weekending Making the most of short trips Weekend getaways are the best! Roady: The new App on the block The Roady App gives you access to local travel knowledge and makes it easy to plan epic New Zealand trips. Create your bucket lists and tick them off. Whakamaru There are some great freedom camping spots around Whakamaru. Firm, level and plenty room to manoeuvre Getting the internet on the road There are two ways to get on the internet while on the road: with your mobile phone or with mobile broadband. I hear people on Facebook saying ‘I am with xxx and I have no speed problems.’ This is not a big help... A teardrop camper My little teardrop started life in 2016 as an idea to have something I could use to get away and recharge myself. I like the open feel of having a large window open to the world. Do you know what you want in a caravan — or are you just winging it? What we thought we wanted soon changed as we sat in and viewed a number of vans over about 3 months. We thought that should be us too -- so we sold our pop-top and started looking for caravan TheCaravan&MotorhomeBook Understanding your rv: Australian Collyn Rivers has travelled in a wide range of different sorts of RVs and learned in real life. There is so much to learn, to use and manage your rv well. DOC and its Campsite Pass There is a 30-day pass or a 365-day pass, that covers most DOC campsites. Gives access to most, but not all, DOC campsites. Sleeping with the sandflies: Lake Monowai Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent Our first night away in Scampi Our first night away in Scampi. All is well and fun Mavis is finally out and about Mavis is finally out and about on her maiden overnighter. Stop and Stay: Lake Rotokare & Pakawau Beach Each issue we feature a couple of places from the online stop and Stay directory. Pakawau and Lake Rotokare DUZ GO Gary took his teardrop camper to the Hororata Swap Meet and snapped this beauty. Fantastic night & great day at the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet New Zealanders go Camping: Clubs & groups Meet our first two camping groups: All Points Camping Club of NZ & Kiwi Pop Top Campers All Points Camping Club of NZ & Kiwi Pop Top Campers News from clubs and groups Share stories and images from your group’s meetings and events. Anything that would be of interest to other campers, and or would encourage others to join your group or participate with you. Keep on making memories, having fun, meeting new people and exploring: #campingTheKiwiWay. How to organise a group weekend We all look forward to the catch ups, the fun, laughter and good times; doing as much or as little as we choose. A weekend at the Geraldine Classic Caravan Club Rally Great weekend in Geraldine at the Geraldine Classic Caravan Club Rally which included over 30 retro caravans. over 30 retro caravans Kimbolton Sculpture Festival The outdoor art and sculpture exhibition is accompanied by food, music, and lots of family fun. The most recent festival was in 2021. The creativity and imagination of the exhibitors is just incredible. A Trifecta in Hauraki: The Maritime Museum, Rays Rest & Steampunk The Thames We spent Monday night at The Maritime Museum at Paeroa and freedom camped at Ray’s Rest the next night before heading in to Thames for Steampunk. A fantastic time away Events Any event with a camping component can list here free. Country fairs, music festivals &c, if they cater for campers. About Camping the Kiwi Way We hope this magazine will unite the many different camping groups we have in NZ to create a unified voice and energy for sustainable camping for current and future generations of New Zealanders. Advertising How to advertise in our next issue Biking in Otago in Autumn Taking a bike trip around Otago. The teardrop camper at Champagne Gully on Lake Dunstan. Autumn. Andrew Morton. Autumn, Otago, biking Classified advertising Add your classified ad to the next issue The teardrop in Arrowtown Autumn. Cycling in Otago. Camping in the teardrop. Andrew Morton Crossword, Spring 2022 Download the crossword A national network of qualified testing officers NZ Lifestyle Camping is proud to support NZ campers with a national network of 160 qualified testing officers from Keri Keri to Invercargill. self-containment, Self containment, RV service, building or modifications, gas, plumbing, electrics, and more. 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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