CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

Recent news from the Department of Conservation.

What makes a good first camp for new campers?

Whangarei: Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and a boat ramp.

Bordering the Catlins and close to Curio Bay, Waikawa also boasts a popular fish and chip (‘chup’) wagon

Find a camping event you can participate in.

Interesting events around the country.

NZ’s inclusive, friendly, camping club. • Membership support • Friendly, inclusive camping events • Nationwide savings • Lobbying support for campers’ rights.

Things affecting councils or government; camping in action.

The weather was, and will probably continue to be, good for camping. Those preparing their campers to freedom camp have better choices. Roll on summer.

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Autumn stories from around New Zealand

If you do not want to freedom camp you do not need the new green warrant. The existing blue standard and blue warrant is still acceptable for all other places that require certified self-containment (so far).

Certified Blue before 7/7/23, and not expired. Fixed or portable toilet.
Certified Blue before 7/7/24, and not expired. Fixed toilet only.
Green Warrant

NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification.
With a national network of more than 170 self-containment testing officers

Three years ago we decided to trade the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the open road. ©2024 Two Kids and a Caravan

On the cycle trail at Bannockburn. ©2023 Andrew Morton

Just met a 75 year old lady on an electric folding bike in the middle of nowhere. ©2024 Stephen Wood

Quite happy to have taken the tour and not my truck up Skippers Canyon. ©2024 Trisha Fisk

The seven requirements