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Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 CONTENTS PDF BUY Index Camping The Kiwi Way, Autumn 2024 • Celebrating Summer. • Navigating freedom camping law changes. • Hitting the road full time. • RV businesses and services. By Campers for campers 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. 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? How to inspire without sweeping things under the carpet? 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! we were always hot and bothered by the end 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. The 29 inspectors would need to re-certify about 260 vehicles per working day to update already-certified vehicles by the Jun ’25 deadline: IMPOSSIBLE Celebrating Summer Six pages of stories from around the country and the season. We made it to Curio Bay Well we made it to Curio Bay on Monday afternoon, after an 8¾ hour drive. Despite the fekin Curio Bay sandflies bombers it’s a pretty good camp. The dogs had visitors The dogs had visitors at Knottingly Park and Arboretum camp. Making new friends at camp is fun! Foray into paradise I can’t really take in how gorgeous the McKenzie Basin is. swimming and reading this afternoon Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? What you can do with your particular warrant card. they may not inspect inside your vehicle Tucks Bay, Coramandel Home for the night became Tucks Bay, the overflow part of the Long Bay Campground, Coromandel better than any Top 10 I could live like this forever I could live like this forever. Three adults, three kids & five dogs We settled on Lake Opuha for our latest trip. Not FREE but truly freedom at its best SH 35 is a magical journey. Put it on your list. a magical journey Love Woodville Ferry Reserve Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here. hardly anyone here 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. Remember JUNE 6: 2024 & 2025 Hammock time Hammock time, Tokomaru Bay ©2024 Bette Cosgrove So thankful After 21 days #vanlife freedom camping… billions of stars 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. My 3 boys absolutely loved it, as did I! Enjoying the shade Great place to enjoy the shade. Orton Bradley Park. Peaceful Fortrose A beautiful peaceful place, Fortrose, in The Catlins. What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? Self-containment is at the heart of the the latest raft of freedom camping changes instituted in 2023. none of those involved in regulating it seem to really care about self-containment, per se The life and times of a Ford Trader Camper truck The original camper truck in 1973 was aFord Trader . Kiwi ingenuity at its best Setting up at Campfest Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis. 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. absolute bliss Eclectic bunch What an eclectic bunch of lovely people camping all sorts of ways. A lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau I’ve just had a lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau in my little Wanda. as i drove to work on Monday the lake was like glass 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. infringement fees/fines are $400 up to $10,000 We had a great stay at Tokomaru Bay Our camp was right on the beach looking directly out to where the sun would rise. the East Cape sunrises didn’t disappoint Family camping… part of my DNA Family camping… part of my DNA for 60 years. 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. only 8 mins from home Home for the next few weeks Ruataniwha Conservation Park. 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”. I can see no downside in being clear about my intentions Imagine if other NZers had to justify their parking or risk a $400 fine every time they went to the shops or the beach. 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. all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip 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 Bugger it, I’m heading to The Burt Haere ra Haere rā everyone. Shame we can’t stay longer. shame we can’t stay longer 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. my 250th night since getting my teardrop Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua Christmas at Lake Aniwhenua, with 6 others, all old friends from around the North Island six others, all old friends 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. choose just one The cat comes too The cat comes too. This spot is only 6km from home. And the cat always come along for the adventures… only 6km from home... No more freedom camping No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo… 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. we’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West Why stick to the law if you can get away with whatever takes your fancy? targeting smaller vehicles and poorer citizens A cure for the stubborn peg I thought people might find this useful — I always struggle to pull pegs out… I can heave out even the most stubborn peg Charly the campervan New Zealand’s first wheelchair accessible campervan, CHARLY, will soon be available for hire. giving wheelies the freedom to travel Taihape: the perfect stopover place Okay , listen up, this is new. When travelling the North Island, Taihape has become the perfect stopover place. Okay, listen up 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. I just want to go camping. It’s healthy, its fun, and it keeps me sane. 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 substantial unnecessary costs All Points Camping at Morisons Bush All Points Camping at Morisons Bush, Waitangi Weekend 2024. 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. It all started with a chance conversation Sundown, Tucks Bay Sundown, Tucks Bay, Coramandel. 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. up close to the stalactites and stalagmites 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. take heed to weather warnings 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. a floating caravan Fishing when your caravan floats. Food supplies can be supplemented with fishing when your caravan floats. 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. problems are almost always due to faulty installation A small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip Sedgemere Track is only open for six weeks of the year... perhaps the hottest six weeks of the year. Best pull-out kitchen at Campfest 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. Bonus tip: keep meat longer by vacuum packing 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! a great solution if you don’t have an oven 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. finding creative ways to enjoy nature 100 years old and still works like it should Coleman model 1 stove. 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. an endless summer travelling across hemispheres to avoid the cold 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. don't do it 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. shed your clothes along with the stresses of every day life Hokitika beach sculpture 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. Come and camp with us next year 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. drinks, nibbles, discussions, good laughs Three octogenarian campers Between them they have over 240 years of camping experience. river bank sites, a football field, a pickers hut, wild camping all over NZ Three singers at Campfest ’24 Got to sing with these amazing girls — Karen Clarke & Tina Turley. AWESOME. Stop and stay with your DOG North Island. South Island. Free, low cost and paid. so many to choose from 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. a discount for helping in the garden 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. a windy and dramatic spot with wonderful hosts Events: Camping Camping events in Autumn. come along Getting outdoors A suite of Facebook groups from NZ Fun Adventures to encourage you outdoors. Festivals and Shows These events either offer overnight parking or the local area provides options. 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. how many have you visited? Camping and RV Businesses Services Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. All Points Camping Club of NZ Membership support. Friendly, inclusive camping events. Nationwide savings. Lobbying support for campers’ rights. 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Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 INDEX PDF BUY Select kind of articles to show 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 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 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 Celebrating Summer Six pages of stories from around the country and the season. 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 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 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 Setting up at Campfest Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis. 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 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. 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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

WINTER 2023 ISSUE 3 INDEX PDF BUY Select kind of articles to show Events Camping events on this Autumn Read More Festivals & Shows Festivals where you can stay, that are on this Autumn (and a bit beyond) Read More Nowhere special Our trip to the Bridge to Nowhere, on the Whanganui river, will always be a special memory that I share with my 84 year old mother. Read More Back at Motukarara Back at Motukarara under the lovely trees on a hot day. 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. Read More Our first camper! A pop top. Read More Gap year I am currently helping my daughter build her own camper as she wants to take a gap year and see our beautiful country. Crispian 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. Read More South Arm, Lake Manapouri South Arm, Lake Manapouri, in March. DOC. Tony Kissel 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. Read More Waihopai Reserve A weekend exploring the Waihopai Reserve in Marlborough. Read More Can the travelling camper save NZ's small rural communities? Smaller rural communities should be welcoming these thousands of travellers with open arms. Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 3 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Spring 2023 Choose what to see ISSUE 5 BUY PDF INDEX Camping The Kiwi Way, Spring 2023 The full list of articles and stories Read More Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan A caravan travels through five generations. Read More The Homestead, St Bathans I’ve been enjoying a few days away at one of my favourite spots, The Homestead Campsite near Saint Bathans. Read More Editorial Uncertain times, but enjoy our country to the max. Read More Building a connected NZ camping and tourism industry To ensure a sustainable recreational camping industry related interest groups need to be more engaged and appreciative of the issues each group faces. Read More At the beach ​ Read More 10 Tips for safe caravan towing Here are 10 tips for safe towing: caravans and their tow vehicles have much the same accident rates as other forms of motor transport, their main type of accident, jack-knifing, however, is different. Read More The only ones at Lake Pukaki I can’t believe we are the only ones at Lake Pukaki tonight. So incredibly grateful to have captured these skies. Read More Lake Monowai campsite Our small family of 3 set up camp in a quiet and secluded paradise in the heart of Fiordland National Park Read More Why not stop and stay a while? Introducing Stop and Stay, where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. Read More Easy-to-make flat breads — Recipes for camping These recipes come from the fabulous book New Zealand Backcountry Cooking by Paul and Rebecca Garland. Read More Cooking with fire NZ Fun Adventures was pleased to see so many outdoor enthusiasts join with us for this, now annual, event in our events calendar. Read More Pros and Cons of full time family travel We get heaps of people message us and ask about the pros and cons of travelling full time so we thought we’d put pen to paper and share the highs and lows of full time travel with kids Read More More cold season tips Sharing our best hacks which made life so much easier on a recent Matariki vanning trip. Read More A small, beautiful cassette toilet There is a cassette toilet in that beautifully crafted cabinet. Read More Winter adventures Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram Read More Freedom camping & self-containment status, spring 2023 The short version Read More Freedom camping: who does what The structure of the self containment system. 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. 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. Read More Cooking on the road: planning food for…off the road A 4-day camp adventure at Lake Tarawera Hot Water Beach, a long way from roads and power: how to manage the food? Read More Thinking about your overnight park Do you park your camper facing outwards? (Quick evac if needed.) Or just how you feel? Read More The Desert Road The Desert Road On our first road trip with our new caravan. We made it successfully from Wellington to Whangarei. Read More Freedom inside the fence We were looking for a freedom park for the night, but following the recommendation of friends we came here, through the big gates, to this pest-free reserve and we discovered it was so much more than a parking spot. Read More Small town: Waiau A small, North Canterbury, gem of a town, with friendly, welcoming locals, walks, exhibits, cycle rides, shops and free overnighting. Perfect for a couple of nights. Or more. Read More Small town New Zealand: Find the words Puzzle From North and South Islands see how many you recognise. Read More A small paint kit, a few good brushes… I have found that it is the obscure, forgotten little places that hold the most interest and subject material for paintings and rewarding experiences. Read More This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… Baby Bear, Mama Bear and Papa Bear campers Read More The Aeropress: quality coffee with an easy clean up No more sloppy grinds in the bottom of the waste bucket. No more looking for bushes to throw them under. Read More A Classic Geraldine Classic Caravan Club Read More Mobile cell towers Ever wondered where the nearest cell tower is? Read More Two uses The saying goes that everything you take in your motorhome should have 2 uses. Read More Around my own back yard I’ve always dreamed of travelling around my own back yard in a van and I finally did! Read More The smallest church We visited New Zealand’s smallest church. Read More Yaktrax Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference to quality of life. Read More Why Caravans roll over… and how to prevent it An explanation in detail of every aspect of tow vehicle and caravan stability. Read More EVENTS — Camping Camping events coming up Read More EVENTS — Festivals and Shows Festivals and shows coming up Read More RV & Camper business services Find businesses and services Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 5 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ Table of contents A linked list of the magazine contents. Read More 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki Mt Cook from the Lake Pukaki freedom camping area. ©2023 M Richardson Read More 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ Fishing Fishing. Read More 6 Summer 2023 ​ Biking the Waikato River Trails Here’s the exciting opportunities for your stay and cycle journey on the Waikato River Trails. Read More 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ 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 6 Summer 2023 ​ Teardrop camping Teardrop camping Read More ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

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! Read More Let’s go camping: Editorial Camping the Kiwi Way brings you the positive side of camping in NZ. Read More The Harris Range Our campsite, and the critter pleased to make it there. Read More 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. Read More Thinking of Cycle touring? From my first trip as a teenager on a 10-speed I’ve developed a love of independent cycle touring. Read More 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. Read More The big picture on the proposed changes for freedom camping The problems and the solutions do not match. Read More Seventh week Seventh week on the road in Aotearoa in this beauty. 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. Read More Just a little R&R Just a little R&R at Orton Bradley Park 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 Read More 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. Read More My 2 cents on the Nash proposals As a freedom camper, campervan business owner and citizen of NZ, I find these proposals extremely concerning. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More TIPS Camping with preschoolers We started our camping trips over this past summer with a then 3yo and 4yo (and two large dogs). Read More 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. Read More Firth of Thames Our view last night on the Firth of Thames. Read More Make a difference: Let's CHANGE the narrative Let’s spread message that responsible Freedom Campers are a help. Read More 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. Read More TIPS for the cold Spring still sends cold weather our way. Consider these winter tips, and don’t be daunted. Read More TIPS: Weekending Making the most of short trips Read More 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. Read More Whakamaru There are some great freedom camping spots around Whakamaru. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More TheCaravan&MotorhomeBook Understanding your rv: Australian Collyn Rivers has travelled in a wide range of different sorts of RVs and learned in real life. Read More DOC and its Campsite Pass There is a 30-day pass or a 365-day pass, that covers most DOC campsites. Read More Sleeping with the sandflies: Lake Monowai Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped. Read More Our first night away in Scampi Our first night away in Scampi. Read More Mavis is finally out and about Mavis is finally out and about on her maiden overnighter. Read More Stop and Stay: Lake Rotokare & Pakawau Beach Each issue we feature a couple of places from the online stop and Stay directory. Read More DUZ GO Gary took his teardrop camper to the Hororata Swap Meet and snapped this beauty. Read More New Zealanders go Camping: Clubs & groups Meet our first two camping groups: All Points Camping Club of NZ & Kiwi Pop Top Campers Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Events Any event with a camping component can list here free. Country fairs, music festivals &c, if they cater for campers. Read More 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. Read More Advertising How to advertise in our next issue Read More Biking in Otago in Autumn Taking a bike trip around Otago. The teardrop camper at Champagne Gully on Lake Dunstan. Autumn. Andrew Morton. Read More Classified advertising Add your classified ad to the next issue Read More The teardrop in Arrowtown Autumn. Cycling in Otago. Camping in the teardrop. Andrew Morton Read More Crossword, Spring 2022 Download the crossword Read More 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. Read More RV & Camper Business Services Self containment, RV service, building or modifications, gas, plumbing, electrics, and more. 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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

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

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. RV & Camper Business Services Self containment, RV service, building or modifications, gas, plumbing, electrics, and more. 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