Camping the Kiwi Way, 5, Spring 2023

CAMPING THE KIWI WAY 5: SPRING 2023

4 Editorial 4 Freedom camping & self containment status, Spring 2023 4 Freedom camping: who does what 10 Building a connected NZ camping and tourism industry 18 Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes 26 This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… 2 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 THIS IS A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE Read it online or get a screen copy ckw.nz/spring2023 Order or Subscribe Just this page via email. The magazine by email. (free) The magazine printed and posted: $44 annual sub (4 issues) $13.50 for one issue. TO ORDER OR SUBSCRIBE send us an email: [email protected] CAMPING IN ACTION MORE FOR COUNCILS AND GOVT IN THE SPRING ISSUE Miriam Richardson There are new penalties and some exemptions There are now fines of $400–1200 for freedom camping or preparing to freedom camp, in the wrong place. The homeless are exempt from most (but not all) of the new penalties. Note 1 Are you homeless, or making a lifestyle choice? The legislators were keen to prevent people who have chosen to live on the road from claiming to be homeless (and exempt), so changed the definition of ‘homeless’ for the purpose of this act. Homeless doesn’t mean not having a home to go to, it means being ‘unable to live in appropriate residential accommodation’, with the definition of ‘residential accommodation’ being revised to include ‘accommodation in a dwelling house, flat, hotel, motel, boarding house, or camping ground’; and, no stone unturned, ‘camping ground’ is redefined to include ‘any site at which a fee is payable for camping’. Unless you are ‘unable’ to live in a motel or camping ground etc, you are not ‘homeless’, and not exempt from this act. Note 2 It is also now an offence if a person makes ‘preparations’ to freedom camp in the wrong place. This is defined as ‘setting up a tent’ or ‘parking a vehicle’ to use to freedom camp. Short term parking, day-trip excursions, and recovering from driver fatigue are not ‘freedom camping’. Note 3 Who gets fined and how they are notified Fines can be levied either on the person accused of doing wrong or the vehicle owner. Further, even if you never actually receive the notice of an offence, you are still liable. Enforcement sends an email and you are ‘served’. Note 4 The law is vague Are you ‘unable’ to stay in this campground? The homeless definition does not define what ‘unable’ means. A motel or camping ground is too far away (what is ‘too far’)? Not enough money to pay (is having 1 night’s worth of dollars for a camp ground enough) (what about night 2)? The camping ground is not open when the person arrives in a town? The law does not define ‘appropriate’ accommodation. Personal circumstances will determine what counts as ‘appropriate’ but does the camper’s judgement count? What counts as ‘preparing’ to freedom camp? Putting out a chair? Drying a tea towel? Using an awning? Everything that is part of camping can also be part of an exempt day-excursion. Councils and enforcement officers Councils are tasked with translating the vague law into working rules for their officers to apply in real life. ● Is this vehicle: parked, day-tripping, freedom camping or is the driver recovering from driver fatigue? ● Is this person homeless? ● Is this person preparing to freedom camp? It so hard (impossible?) to evaluate intentions. If homlessness depends on what is available, then the enforcement officer will need to assess local accomodation in relation to this person and this vehicle. ● Is local accomodation available, appropriate, affordable for this traveller? ● Is a local, paid, parking site / camp ground able to take this particular vehicle? Can it take this length of vehicle? Are there parking or driving hazards: is the driveway wide enough without scratching the vehicle, will it fit under the trees (without damaging panels and vents on the roof), are both the driver and vehicle able to negotiate the gate, a bend on the drive? Is the ground firm enough for the weight of this vehicle (at this time of year, in this weather, after tonight’s rain)? Councils will need procedures for responding to alleged offences, as campers and councils work out how to bring the new laws into real life. Note 1 (Section 5, 2a, FCA†) (FCP†) Note 2 (Section 5, 3b, FCA†) Note 3 (Section 20, 2b, FCA†) (Section 5, 2, FCA†) Note 4 (Section 27 A, 2, FCA†) †FCA: Freedom Camping Act 2011 †FCP: Freedom Camping (Penalties for Infringement Offences) Regulations 2023 8 The Homestead, St Bathans 11 Lake Monowai campsite 12 Why not stop and stay a while? 15 Pros and Cons of full time family travel 23 Small town: Waiau 25 A small paint kit, a few good brushes… 30 Around my own back yard Freedom camping under the new law Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram ©2023 shoshannah.nz

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 3 Camping the Kiwi Way ISSUE 5, SPRING 2023 ISSN: 2815-8261 (Print) ISSN: 2815-827X (Online) ©2023 All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc Editor: Miriam Richardson [email protected] campingthekiwiway.org Published quarterly by All Points Camping Club of NZ Inc & NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd ORDER OR SUBSCRIBE Printed copies including postage: $44 for a year (4 issues) $13.50 for a single copy [email protected] READ IT ONLINE OR GET A PDF ckw.nz/spring2023 Subscribe for an email link to each issue: [email protected] ADVERTISING [email protected] See ckw.nz/advertising Front cover: Lake Monowai, Fiordland p11. ©2023 Kayla Laatz SHARE YOUR STORIES If your group or club is promoting NZers enjoying our great outdoors, we would like to share your stories. Tenting, caravanning, motorhoming, van camping, bike camping, hiking and more. • Camping photos and stories. • Club stories and photos. • Upcoming events that include camping. • Opinion pieces on camping issues. • Technical / helpful articles. PHOTOS 1mb or more in size. Email words and (separate) images: [email protected] CONTRIBUTIONS CLOSE Nov 1 for the Summer issue For late-breaking articles talk to the editor. 18 Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes 35 RV & Camper business services: Self containment, LPG work, electrical work, motorhome work & more. 15 Pros and cons of full time family travel PROS: You get to spend a lot of time as a family. CONS: You spend a lot of time as a family. 12 Why not stop and stay a while? Where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ—use it, share it, add to it. 9 10 Tips for Safe Caravan Towing The same accident rates, but the main reason, jack-knifing, is different. 5 Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan Because we had a newborn, my parents-inlaw offered us the caravan. 2 Freedom camping under the new law 4 Editorial 4 Freedom camping & self-containment: STATUS, Spring 2023 4 Freedom camping: who does what 5 Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan 7 Cooking on the road: planning food for off the road 8 The Homestead, St Bathans 9 10 Tips for safe caravan towing 9 Why Caravans roll over… and how to prevent it 10 Building a connected NZ camping and tourism industry 11 Lake Monowai campsite 12 Why not stop and stay a while? Introducing Stop and Stay 14 Cooking with fire 14 Easy-to-make flat breads 15 Pros and Cons of full time family travel 16 More cold season tips 18 Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes 20 Thinking about your overnight park 21 Freedom inside the fence 22 PUZZLE Small town New Zealand 23 Small town: Waiau 25 A small paint kit, a few good brushes… 26 This is the story of three types of selfcontained vehicles… 29 Mobile cell towers 29 The Aeropress 30 Around my own back yard 32 The smallest church 33 Events — Camping 34 Events — Festivals and shows 35 RV & camper business services

4 Camping the Kiwi Way Camping the Kiwi Way SPRINGSPRING 2023 2023 Editorial Miriam Richardson For those of us camping in tents, or with vans, buses or motorhomes with fixed toilets, the recent law changes are having little immediate impact. Those with portable toilets, and those planning self-containment in their vehicle, are living through a long, slow time of uncertainty while they wait for clarity so they can choose how and whether to upgrade their setup and or pursue other camping options. Let’s encourage our councils to make space for campers of all stripes; they can do it if they have a will. As we enjoy Spring and get ready for the Summer it is time to make the most of our camping opportunities, whatever they are. Share what you know This issue we have featured Stop and Stay, a free listing of recommended places (p12). Add your recommendations for free camping spots, campgrounds, DOC sites or private places that allow people to stay. Those of you camping with dogs, let others know which places are great for you and your pets. Which places are great to take teenagers? toddlers? grandchildren? Where are the places where the fishing is good; or kyaking, cycling, or other pursuit? Love small towns This issue we feature Waiau, a tiny town in North Canterbury with a lot to offer (p23). What small towns have you visited that welcome campers? Let us all know: add their overnight spots to Stop and Stay. We want the small towns to welcome and love us: lets stay some nights, spend some dollars, add some value, explore and enjoy the place. And let’s leave the remote and beautiful places just as beautiful when we leave as when we arrive. Tiaki mai. READ THE DETAIL PAGE 18 ■ The rules on freedom camping on public land have changed, NZ-wide. ■ The PGDB* administers the new (green-warrant) self-containment, including authorities who manage the testing and issuing of certificates. In progress; goes ‘live’ 6/12/23. ■ New regulations for self-containment, including fixed toilets†, are now law; the regs are loose rather than prescriptive. ■ The PGDB* is in the process of providing guidance on how the new, loose regulations should actually be applied: due 7/12/23. ■ The old standard and the blue warrants are still valid. ■ New blue warrants can be issued, but their use is limited if the toilet is portable. *Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board † Wording in the law: “a toilet that is permanently fixed to the motor caravan or caravan, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions” Freedom camping & self-containment STATUS, SPRING 2023 *These are the laws relating to freedom camping and self-containment • Freedom Camping Act 2011 (amended 2023) • The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 • Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 Commencement Order 2023 • Freedom Camping (Penalties for Infringement Offences) Regulations 2023 • Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers (Self-Contained Vehicles) Regulations 2023 (takes effect 6 Dec 2023) †Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board. PDF readers: click to view the legislation THE LAWS* Freedom Camping Act 2011, regulations & orders The regulations (law) PGDB† administration PGDB† guidance You and me and our camping vehicles Certifying authorities Testing officers Plumber / gasfitter testing officers Self containment JUST FOR ‘FREEDOM CAMPING’ Freedom camping Councils (& LINZ, DOC) Bylaws, designated places Enforcement The Courts FREEDOM CAMPING: WHO DOES WHAT ©2023 Steve Allen

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 5 Graham Leslie and Margaret Earle Our son Tom was five days old when he first went camping. He’d been born on Boxing Day and we were keen to join the rest of our family for New Year at Morison’s Bush in the Wairarapa. In those days we camped in a tent but, because we had a newborn, my parents-in-law offered us the caravan. It made looking after baby Tom much easier. The caravan — sometimes called Escargot because of her snail-like shape — was built in Dunedin in the 1960s by my partner’s grandfather, William Leslie. At that stage he had retired to Dunedin from his farm in the Catlins and built his own house with timber from the farm. Escargot was the third caravan he built. Escargot was designed with my parents-in-law — Adrienne and Stewart Leslie and their young children — in mind. It became their first family caravan. Escargot is 9ft 6in (≈2.9m) long and 6ft 2in (≈1.9m) wide — designed so that Stewart could fit in the double bed across the back. The frame of Escargot was built from ribbonwood (manatu) milled from the farm in the Catlins. The caravan was covered with marine ply and painted. As well as the double bed, there are two bunks at the front and there was a cradle across the end of the double bed for the baby. The wardrobe was built between the door and the bunks and has a curtain at the side so that as the kids grew taller, they could stretch their legs into the side of the wardrobe. But, in reality, the kids generally slept in the car or a tent. In the mid-1990s when my parents-in-law bought a larger pop-top caravan in preparation for retirement. They offered us Escargot. We were quite happy camping in tents, but there was no market for second-hand, home-built caravans so we agreed to take her. Our first task was to cover Escargot in fibreglass to make her more weather-proof as we had nowhere dry to keep her. Escargot became an integral part of our camping arrangements. Grandad’s Grandad’s caravan 1965 1989 1996 (Photo captions p6) Continues page 6

6 Camping the Kiwi Way Camping the Kiwi Way SPRINGSPRING 2023 2023 Desert Road. On our first road trip with our new caravan. We made it successfully from Wellington to Whangarei. ©2023 Margaret Earle 2021 2018 2017 2011 2007 2005 Because she is small, our kids didn’t get to sleep in her very often either. However, I can remember making breakfast for 9 (4 adults and 5 kids) after a very windy night camped at Kaitoke Regional Park (just north of Upper Hutt). Our friends’ borrowed tent had got bent in the strong winds overnight and by breakfast time 9 of us, huddled in the caravan, were the only campers still at Kaitoke. Fibreglassing the outside of Escargot only delayed the inevitable. Water seeped in and the ribbonwood frame started to rot. By the mid-2010s it was time to give her a substantial rebuild. We pulled off the marine ply, replaced any framing that was rotten, insulated her as best we could, completely rewired her and reclad her in aluminium. Tom and Vivian (our daughter-in-law) worked with us on this major project. We have had many adventures and travelled many miles in Escargot. In the last year we have taken our young granddaughter to several All Points events and she has slept in the same bunk that her grandfather and dad did when they were young. History does repeat. This year, in preparation for my retirement, we bought a larger caravan with good insulation and heating. Fortunately, Tom and Vivian were keen to take Escargot and are making it their own. So our two granddaughters will grow up going camping with Granddad’s Granddad’s caravan. I suspect that like the generations before them they will mostly sleep in tents alongside Escargot. CAPTIONS 1965 Momorangi, Aug. 1989 Graham Leslie & Margaret Earle with loaded Caravan & XA Falcon for the trip to Ohiwa. 1996 Escargot stripped back in preparation for fibreglassing. 2005 Setting up in Wanaka. 2007 Alice & Tom Leslie, Morrisons Bush, Dec. 2007 Alice & Tom in the bunks with Mike on the floor. 2008 Lunch on the Desert Rd, Aug 2011 Morisons Bush. 2017 Restoration and recladding. 2018 Mavora Lakes, Feb. 2021 Whangmomona Forgotten Highway, Jan. 2023 A cot in the top bunk: the latest adaptation; for the 5th generation. 2007 Grandad’s Grandad’s Caravan continues from p5 2008 2023

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8 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING SPRING 2023 20233 I’ve been enjoying a few days away at one of my favourite spots, The Homestead Campsite near Saint Bathans. © 2023 Tony Kissell The Homestead, St Bathans Tony Kissell

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 9 10 Tips for safe caravan towing Collyn Rivers 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. Tip One: limit speed Never tow above 100 km/h (especially if overtaking). Driving too fast is by far the major cause of caravan-related accidents. Tip Two: do not exceed maximum legal weight Never load a tow vehicle or trailer above the maximum weight limits stipulated by the manufacturers. Doing so is illegal, dangerous and will invalidate your insurance. Knowing the weight of your tow vehicle and trailer is as important as carrying your passport overseas. Tip Three: correct weight ratio Ideally, a laden trailer’s weight should exceed a laden tow vehicle’s weight (ideally only 80%). If you follow this recommendation, in RV Book’s opinion, you will have no need for a Weight Distributing Hitch. The use of such a hitch is advisable if the caravan‘s laden weight exceeds the tow vehicle’s laden weight, but that vehicle’s ‘cornering power’ is then inherently reduced. Tip Four: adequate tow ball mass It is essential to have your trailer’s front end heavier than its rear. For camper trailers, not less than 5% of the trailer’s laden weight should be on the tow ball. For Australian caravans the percentage should be 8% to 10% (the longer and heavier the caravan, the higher the percentage needed). UK/EU-made caravans are by and large much lighter — they need 6–7%. This mass must remain reasonably constant. It should not vary as water tank content varies. Towing stability is since proven to relate to tow ball mass. The lower the trailer’s percentage of its weight on the tow ball, the lower the stability. Furthermore, the lower that tow ball mass, the lower the so-called critical speed. The critical speed is that above which a strongly snaking caravan cannot be driver corrected. Any heavy trailer longer than about 5 metres with less than 7% tow ball mass is (in RV Books’ opinion) an accident waiting an opportunity to happen. Its critical speed may be as low as 50–70 km/h. Find out more about critical speed here: ckw.nz /why-roll-sway Tip Five: Correct weight distribution Heavy items in a trailer should be stowed low down and close to the axle(s). Store only lighter items higher up and away from the axle(s). Never store heavy items at the front or rear of the trailer. Tip Six: limiting height Keep everything as low as feasible across your entire rig consistent with adequate ground clearance. The lowest part of a rig is usually the tow vehicle’s differential housing/s or exhaust. Tip Seven: tow vehicle choice Choose a tow vehicle that has: • A maximum towing capacity greater than the laden weight of your trailer. • An adequate maximum tow ball allowance for your trailer. • Has the longest possible wheelbase (i.e. distance between its front and rear axle/s). • Has the shortest possible distance from rear axle to tow ball. Find out more about choosing the right tow vehicle here: ckw.nz/choose-tow-vehicle. Tip Eight: trailer choice Choose a trailer that: • is as light as possible • is as short as possible • has the longest possible distance between the tow ball and its centre of mass. Extended A-frames help, but at the expense of increased turning circles. Tip Nine: Tyres Use ‘Light Truck’ tyres to assist trailer and tow vehicle handling. Their stiffer sidewalls enable them to carry their maximum weight at all times, and they are better able to resist yaw and snaking. They are a little noisier and have a slightly harder ride compared to normal tyres, but safety is more important. Never increase the tow vehicle’s front tyre pressure for towing. Always increase the tow vehicle’s rear tyre pressure by 50-70 kPa (7–10 psi) whilst towing. In borderline cases simply using these pressures eliminates the need for a Weight Distributing Hitch. Tip Ten: Read our book Why Caravans Roll Over—and how to prevent it Our book — Why Caravans Roll Over—and how to prevent it — explains just how and why caravans roll over. It has many pages that advise how you can reduce the risk. An invaluable feature is a Question & Answer section that enables you to assess your own rig’s likely stability. It shows how to remedy the failings. Reproduced with permission. ckw.nz/10-towing-tips rvbooks.com.au Why Caravans roll over… and how to prevent it Collyn Rivers An explanation in detail of every aspect of tow vehicle and caravan stability. The issue is not how your rig behaves in normal driving, it is what it will do in a strong emergency swerve, or hit by strong, high, side-wind, at speed. It gives you a simple way of assessing the likely stability of your own setup — and what you can do to make it very much safer. Book page: ckw.nz/why-roll Sample chapter: ckw.nz/why-roll-sample Kobo $13 AUD: ckw.nz/why-roll-kobo Nook $8 USD: ckw.nz/why-roll-nook Kindle $15 AUD: ckw.nz/why-roll-kindle

10 Camping the Kiwi Way Camping the Kiwi Way SPRINGSPRING 2023 2023 Connecting with others from across the tourism industry in a motivating, energised setting was like a breath of fresh air, recharging and invigorating me to continue to support our industry. Sited at the impressive Te Pae conference centre in central Christchurch it provided an opportunity to check out the vibrant city centre. With a wide range of industry speakers perhaps the most inspiring was from ChristchurchNZ.com. Rebranding Christchurch for the future as a playground (fun) destination for work, living and visiting exemplifies how life should be, and no doubt NZ’s camping community can relate to this. Concern was expressed by attendees and speakers on the significant harm caused by exTourism Minister Stuart Nash’s offensive comments targeting budget travellers and campers and the heavy-handed freedom camping legislation pushed onto the industry. opportunity to attend the BYATA (Backpacker, Youth and Adventure Tourism) conference in Christchurch. Building a connected NZ camping and tourism industry Gary Stoneley, Lifestyle Camping To ensure that NZ has a sustainable recreational camping industry for the next decade and beyond it is imperative that related interest groups are more engaged and appreciative of the issues each group faces. Recently I had the Other issues discussed were the reduced support for domestic tourism, migrant issues, the shortage of workers, affordable accomodation, and suitable rental vehicles; as well as increased financial costs and operator responsibilities. There is an underlying energy and enthusiasm across the wider traveller / camper supporting industry. There are issues but a lot of positivity across the industry. Roll on Summer 2023 / 2024. I can’t believe we are the only ones at Lake Pukaki tonight. So incredibly grateful to have captured these skies. ©2023 Lou Riches

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 11 Lake Monowai campsite Kayla Laatz, Mountain Mamas NZ Our small family of 3 set up camp in a quiet and secluded paradise in the heart of Fiordland National Park. We picked Fiordland because it offers so many opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hunting and nature walks too. The best part though? This no-cost campsite is open to all nonself-contained campers, making it super accessible and affordable for us to visit. Not surprisingly, this spot fills up fast in the summer months. It’s first come first served to stay overnight here and there’s only enough room for about 10 groups of tent campers maximum. Campervans squeeze into a small gravel area that might fit 4 vehicles at most. The campsites themselves are spread out under the forest canopy directly beside the east shore of the lake. A boat ramp, fire pits, picnic tables, long drop toilets, a walking track and a small dam are all just mere steps away. Nearby signs let us know that this is a popular spot to fish for brown and rainbow trout too. Talk about having everything you need within close walking distance. From our tent site, a tiny path through the trees led us directly to the shore of Lake Monowai. It was shallow and covered in soft moss, making it super safe for kids to splash in. Since there was so much shallow water, the sun heated it right up, making it comfortable for our toddler. Our little guy played in the water for hours while us parents got to sit back, relax and watch the boats float by all day. A few kayakers too. We also really enjoyed the half hour return walking track beginning in the camping area (front cover photo). Walking amongst the shade of the trees, listening to the bird song, and admiring the native plants and fungi along the way to the panoramic Lake Monowai Lookout. It was a very flat and familyfriendly stroll, and was perfect for letting our son lead the way. All weekend the forest provided the perfect shaded canopy to escape the heat, while still getting to enjoy the sun’s rays beaming off the water. As we cooked our food over the fire and ate our lunch at the picnic tables, we admired the glistening of the water between the tree branches. A soft breeze blew through just enough to keep us cool. At night the moon reflected brightly off the water and a nearby dam provided the faint sound of rushing water to fall asleep to. Stargazing was surreal here since there are no towns within at least a 90 minutes drive. That night, our whole whanau fell asleep to the peaceful sounds of the forest and awoke to a cotton candy sunrise reflecting off the water. It doesn’t get much better than that. In all of the South Island, this is our favourite freedom camping site yet. Next time we visit though, we’re bringing a lot more sandfly spray and making sure our food is locked far away from the possums! Lake Monowai Campsite (Fiordland National Park) Free campsite Non self-contained 2 Long drop toilets 1 Non-treated water tap Campfire rings + grills No dogs allowed Mountain Mamas NZ everything you need within close walking distance the stargazing was surreal our most favourite freedom camping site yet

12 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 NZ’s national camping club, All Points Camping, is proud to bring you their growing, nationwide, Stop and Stay listings for campers and travellers. With the NZ Government and local authorities moving to restrict camping access for both traveling NZers and for recreational campers, it is more important than ever to have recommended places to stop and stay. Finding that perfect spot to relax or get together with family and friends is getting harder and you shouldn’t have to belong to specific organisations to get access to an overnight park. Stop and Stay brings you this. It’s a free resource for NZ campers and travellers, brought to you by campers, for campers. Its free, too, for property owners to be on the list. Stop overs come recommended; some are discounted; they are scattered throughout the country: north, south, east or west there is likely to be a Stop and Stay property on your way. It might be a country pub for a meal, a rural property, a council reserve, a DOC camp; it might be a commercial campground to stay at or a unique day-stop or cafe to visit on your travels. Properties are recommended by the camping public, so you know that they are the best places for NZ travelling campers. Remember to always check with hosts first — phone numbers are provided on most listings, and keep in mind that some properties have restrictions. Dog-friendly properties are indicated on each listing, as are wheelchair accessible properties. Anyone one can access the list or make recommendations, not just club members. The listings can be accessed online on any device, they can be downloaded or printed: stopandstaynz.org Can it get any easier? 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. Round Bush campsite, Lake Ohau Continues page 13 STOP and STAY

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 13 Can’t find a property in the area you are travelling to? Some areas around NZ have more listings than others; we are always keen to add to the current listings, provided the property has come with recommendations from campers. Tell us about your favourite camping spot, no matter where it is, and what makes it special. Is it right off the beach for an easy fish before breakfast, is it a great spot to go camping with the family pooch, is it super family-friendly with great entertainment for the kids? We want to know. It is as easy as filling in a form: ckw.nz/add-one-now Our regional divisions: North Island: Upper NI Central NI Lower NI South Island: Upper SI Lower SI Symbols on each listing make it easy to find the property that suits you at a glance, including seaside, countryside, or mountains. If you want to fish, go boating , tramping or cycling we have pretty much covered all the options. New Zealand has so many hidden, out of the way little places that may not otherwise appear on your radar when you’re looking for that special place to Stop and Stay. If you find A SPOT don’t keep it a secret Some of those special places Lake Aniwhenua Reserve, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane FREE This is a freedom camping area with basic toilet and shower facilities and a cooking shelter. The lake is a popular trout fishery and water ski area. Camping in non-self-contained vehicles and tents is allowed. Sites must be left clean. WHO: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans FACILITIES: Toilets, showers, drinking water ACTIVITIES: Hiking, fishing, swimming, boats and water sports Vinegar Hill, Manawatu Low cost/Free Awesome campsite located right next to the river. A peaceful, council-operated campground, situated just north of Hunterville on the bypass route into the beautiful Manawatu district. WHO: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans FACILITIES: Toilets and cold showers ACTIVITIES: Fishing, swimming, cycling, hiking COST: Low cost in summer; free in winter Historic Maritime Museum & Park, Paeroa, Waikato Low cost Five minutes from Paeroa the Historic Maritime Museum and Park has beautifully laid out grounds, river boardwalks and daily boat rides. WHO: Caravans, motorhomes, vans: must be self-contained FACILITIES: Toilets, BBQ’s, fresh water ACTIVITIES: Hiking, cycling, river boat rides, museum Hanmer Amenity Area Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Free Just behind the DOC fenced compound is a lovely reasonably flat camping area. There’s a stream, several walking and cycling tracks. It’s an easy walk into the town and the famous Hanmer Springs pools. WHO: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans: non-self-contained is allowed; dogs allowed. FACILITIES: Toilets ACTIVITIES: Hiking, mountain biking, cycling Round Bush Campsite Lake Ohau, Waitaki, Canterbury Free Beautiful beech forest, hung with mistletoe in summer, grows right up to the edge of Lake Ohau. Stunning views of Lake Ohau and the mountains. It’s a gravel road from the Ohau township. Bring insect repellant. Large vehicle access. 4 nights max. DOC. WHO: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans FACILITIES: Non-flush toilet, water from stream. ACTIVITIES: Boating, swimming, walks, photography. Bendigo freedom camping Cromwell – Lindis Crossing Rd Free A beautiful site between the road (SH8) and Lake Dunstan looking across to the Pisa Range. Flush toilets, rubbish bins. 3 nights max. No fires. Some road noise. WHO: Tents, caravans, motorhomes, vans FACILITIES: Flush toilets, rubbish bins. ACTIVITIES: Swimming, boating, walks. Why not stop and stay a while? continues from p12 ADD TO STOP and STAY

14 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Cooking with fire Jonathan Collins NZ Fun Adventures was pleased to see so many outdoor enthusiasts join with us for this, now annual, event in our events calendar. Cooking with Fire or bbq outdoors was all it took to encourage families, pros and 1st time outdoor cooks to give it a try. We had some of the people camp with us for the weekend as well which is always a great way to get to know people in our group. Our very own celebrity master chef Lance was a great asset to have on site as well to help the cooks expand on their own meals and techniques. We look forward to seeing what everyone brings to the table for the next round. Hit us up on Facebook if you want to know more, and check for new events, there is plenty planned through to the end of the year. Or contact Jonathan Collins who would love to invite you along. NZ Fun Adventures ckw.nz/fbcookingwithfireoutdoors ckw.nz/fb-nzfacamping RECIPES FOR CAMPING Easy-to-make flat breads Margaret Earle These recipes come from the fabulous book New Zealand Backcountry Cooking by Paul and Rebecca Garland. This book is written particularly with trampers in mind, but the recipes are great for camping too. Sadly, now out of print, but keep your eye out for it. Tortillas I have made these tortillas very successfully on the BBQ when we have been camping. You can also make them in a frying pan. Makes 8. Ingredients 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 Tbsp cooking oil ¾ cup warm water If you are tramping, or you want to sort the ingredients before you leave home, measure out the flour and baking powder and put them together in a plastic bag. Don’t add the oil or warm water until you are ready to make the tortillas. Method Add the oil and warm water to the flour and baking powder and knead into a soft dough. Rest the dough for 15 minutes to improve the flexibility. Divide dough into 8 equally sized portions. Roll the portions out flat. Cook for 2 minutes on each side on the BBQ or with a little oil in a hot frying pan. Don’t overcook. This bread can be served with any meal. Dosas This recipe is gluten free. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m keen to do so. I’m always on the lookout for easy-tomake gluten free recipes for family members who are gluten intolerant. The method is very similar to the tortilla recipe above. Makes 8. Ingredients ¾ cup lentil flour ¾ cup chickpea flour ¾ cup coconut flour ¼ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp coriander ½ tsp Thai seasoning ¾ cup warm water Method Add the oil and ¾ cup of warm water to the dry ingredients and knead into a soft dough. Rest the dough for 20 minutes. Divide dough into 8 equally sized portions. Roll the portions out flat. Cook for 2 minutes on each side in a little oil in a hot frying pan. Don’t overcook.

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 15 Pros and Cons of full time family travel Two Kids and a Caravan 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 PROS : You get to spend a lot of time as a family CONS : You spend A LOT of time as a family Haha just kidding — sort of… Let’s start with the nitty gritty and look at the disadvantages Disadvantages of full time family travel Quality over quantity You really do spend a lot of time together and a lot more than “normal” so it’s easy to take that time for granted if everyone isn’t getting their own alone/1:1 time. Instead of looking forward to seeing each other at the end of the day, you’re in each other’s pockets all day and sometimes you can lose sight of the amazing opportunity you have to spend quality time together. It’s helpful to schedule alone time, couple time, family time and 1:1 time with the kids to make sure everyone’s cup is getting topped up. Team sports One thing we struggle with is the feeling that our kids “miss out” on being a part of a club/team and all the good things that come with that — despite popular belief it’s nothing to do with homeschooling and is a result of our transient lifestyle and not being in one place long enough to sign up for a term. When we are parked up for an extended time (e.g over winter) we always try to get the girls involved in some extra curricular activities. It gets dirty fast This one is both a pro and a con. You’ve really squeezed an entire house into 14m² — it has a full kitchen, a bathroom, beds, windows, lounge, and since all your living happens in the same square inches, the mess is amplified — and fast. However, it’s equally fast to clean, there’s less surfaces to wipe and less floors to sweep, there’s just more crumbs on them. We always say it takes 5 minutes to mess it up but only 5 minutes to clean it up Lack of routine When your life isn’t prescribed for you (whether you have a job or business requiring you, or specific times to have kids ready and out of the house) it’s easy to dwindle the day away. A sleep in, a slow breakfast before deciding what to do for the day — we find we have some pretty “unproductive” seasons where we feel we should have done more with our time. Isn’t it interesting that the reason we started this journey was to get out of the busy, monotonous routine we were in, and now that we rule our own world we miss the routine? Mark finds it stressful when his life isn’t stressful enough. [Note from Kim: Do you know how stressful it is to experience a new supermarket layout every. single. time.] Maybe we just need to remind ourselves that rest is productive. Quality time is productive. Recovering from burnout is productive. W e don’t see this adventure ending for many more years ALL PHOTOS ©2023 Two Kids and a Caravan Continues p17

16 Camping the Kiwi Way Camping the Kiwi Way SPRINGSPRING 2023 2023 There is a cassette toilet in that beautifully crafted cabinet. Photo ©2023 Steve Allen MORE COLD SEASON TIPS Sharing our best hacks which made life so much easier on a recent Matariki vanning trip. Pre-charged battery-powered mobile light (supplementing the solar power system which has less charging ability in winter): we used GlowRight magnetic sensor lights (pictured) plus Ozito battery pack work-lights which also charge our devices, having an external USB. Karcher window vac (100 min) battery powered, precharged. Awesome for removing morning condensation from the windows. Happy with this new purchase thanks for a Mitre10 discount. Good bathmats and old towels for the floor. Also a couple of fast dry towels because there’s nothing worse than wet towels hanging around. Magnets! The best way to dry bathmats and towels was to use magnets to stick to the outside of the vehicle when it’s windy, not raining. Square jigsaw rubber garage floor / ground mats to put under the wheels, for extra traction reversing out of softer ground, to reduce slipping and damage. An extra layer of wool blanket under the bed sheet and mattress protector made for a much cosier sleep. Bette Cosgrove – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES • Find the services you need. • Recommend a business to add. • No endorsement is implied. • Find people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need.

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 17 Now for the best bits Freedom Freedom to travel, freedom from the shackles of everyday life and the freedom to be available and ABLE to take opportunities. All of our best experiences so far have been as a direct result of our ability to say “we’d love to” and having the flexibility to go on a whim, without the constraints of time and place. Healthier lifestyle We spend heaps of time out in nature and even all the extra chores like lugging water around, keep our bodies moving. On top of that, all the ridiculous new hobbies we take up, like hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and learning to sail as well as trying to buy produce at local farmers markets and side of the road stalls and we find ourselves living a generally healthier lifestyle overall. Lower cost of living We’re much more in control of our overheads and are able to lower them by travelling more slowly (reduced fuel costs), parking up in low cost spots (no rent), relying on solar for our electricity, catching fish (haha good one), and making the most of free entertainment (after the initial outlay costs of bikes/ kayaks etc). This in turn allows us to work less if we want to, or decide (key word — decide) to do longer hours to save some funds for the next leg and/or park up at a campground with all the facilities. Living simply We’ve learnt first-hand the difference between what we think we need and what we actually need and while we live a pretty minimalist life in comparison to house life, we still never want for anything (if you know Kim, you’ll know she’s prepared for every situation, no matter how small). We’ve learnt to stretch food, conserve water, reduce rubbish, chase experiences not things, and ensure items in our caravan have multiple purposes. We’ve learnt to live simply and as a wise friend said “home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling” and we can take ourselves anywhere in the New Zealand and feel right at home. Making lifelong memories We’ve spent the last 937 days almost 24/7 as a family and wow have we had some experiences together. We’ve seen, experienced and achieved more in those days than we have in the rest of our lives and feel that if we died tomorrow we’d have few regrets as we’ve spent these years really LIVING. We’re creating lifelong memories with our kids which we hope will shape them in growing into adventurous, curious, resilient, resourceful and fulfilled adults. New connections We’ve met some amazing people along the journey that we never would have crossed paths with (or been in the right frame of mind or open to creating connections with), as well as over 1000 of you who follow along over our social media platforms and who we hope to meet some day. It’s a pretty special feeling to be able to travel anywhere in the country and have people to connect with and people we can’t wait to catch up with or meet. Having a kitchen and bathroom everywhere you go This one is a bit of a funny one but honestly, towing your home along behind you and being able to pull over to the side of the road and make a cup of tea or use the toilet, or come back from a hike or activity and jump in and whip up lunch is something we’re not sure we’ll ever be able to give up Obviously the positives well outweigh the negatives and our 2.5 year journey so far is testament to that. We don’t see this adventure ending for many more years. facebook.com/twokidsandacaravan All photos ©2023 Two Kids and a Caravan Pros and cons continues from p15

18 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Update: Self-containment and freedom camping changes Gary Stoneley, NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd 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. However the changes only apply to free (not paid) camping, on council, LINZ land and some Department of Conservation land. The changes do not affect any overnight stays on private or commercial properties, other crown land, club sites or organised events nor anywhere payment is made. Where camping on council land is ● allowed / designated for ‘ALL’ campers, or ● specifically designated for ‘non self-contained vehicles’ or ● paid sites, car parks etc., the new legislation / regulations should not affect your camping. The existing self-containment standard (NZS 5465:2001) still applies and is recognised throughout NZ. Currently a campervan / motorhome etc. can be certified for self-containment whether it has a fixed / cassette or portable toilet. However, new certifications with a portable toilet are not now recognised under the amended Freedom Camping Act for free camping on land as specified earlier‡. Such certifications remain acceptable for all other camping areas. From 7 June 2024 new certifications, under the existing standard (NZS 5465:2001), will also not be recognised under the amended Freedom Camping Act. From 7 December this year, approved Certifying Authorities, once established, will be able to issue new certificates with green warrant cards for motor vehicles with fixed toilets. Such certificates attract a new government levy of $120 on top of any fees charged by the testing officers and certifying authorities. You will be able to choose the type of self-containment certificate you want. Government has worded the legislation to allow tent camping while enacting infringement fees for vehicle-based camping, on the same free-camping reserves (with or without self-containment and portable toilets). It seems unlikely that councils will adopt a policy that separates family camping groups and expressly targets certain campers. Note: All NZS 5465:2001 NZ Standard self-containments remain valid for 4 years from the date of issue, but they are subject to freedom camping restrictions on council-managed land. ‡ Land affected by the new law: free camping on council, LINZ land and some Department of Conservation land. Continues page 19 Freedom camping at Lake Camp, Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury. ©2023 Gary Hitchcock

SPRING WINTER 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 19 Four levels of self-containment certification From 7 December 2023, under the Freedom Camping Act there will be 4 levels of self-containment certification (3 blue and 1 green) which can apply and which councils will need to monitor. It appears that there will also be 3 separate national registers of selfcontained vehicles: the new Plumbers, GasfItters and Drainlayers Board register (green warrants) plus the NZ Lifestyle Camping and NZMCA registers for blue warrants. It should be noted that while the current self-containment standard is prescriptive, e.g. minimum fresh water, waste water and toilet capacities per the number of occupants, the new regulations are not prescriptive with no stated minimums. It will take some time to get consistency in implementing the new regulations. You will appreciate the issuing authorities and testing officers and councils have a lot to work through over the next few months to manage and apply the multiple systems. We acknowledge the MBIE Responsible Camping Team for their three year endeavour ,and millions of dollars spent ,to make things so much simpler for local authorities and the wider industry. LInks • Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: ckw.nz/pgdb-info • MBIE — Responsible Camping Changes: ckw.nz/mbie-info • Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers (Self-Contained - Vehicles) Regulations 2023 Download a pdf of this (398kb): ckw.nz/sc-regs-pdf • Who does what: self containment and freedom camping: p3 Update: Self-containment continues from p18 Certified Blue before 6/23, any toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land until 6 June 2025 Certified Blue: fixed toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land until 6 June 2025. Certified Blue: portable toilet: OK on private or commercial properties, crown land (not LINZ or council), club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made. Certified Green: fixed toilet: OK to freedom camp on public land. FAQ ? Can I still get a self-containment certificate for my vehicle with a portable toilet? Yes, talk to your local testing officer. The new certificate with a portable toilet will not be recognised under the Freedom Camping Act which means there are limitations on free, public camping. ? Do I have to get issued with a new green warrant card (with $120 levy) after 7 December 2023 if I have a blue card and a fixed toilet? No, a new blue self-containment warrant card is valid for 4 years. It will be recognised until 6 June 2025 for free public camping under the Freedom Camping Act. allpointscampingclub.org For only $35 (1st year) members receive a wide range of national discounts and savings, including internet, travel, insurance, sporting and home products. Lifestyle Camping highly recommends joining NZ’s national camping club, All Points Camping Club of NZ – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES • Find the services you need. • Recommend a business to add • No endorsement is implied. • Find people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need.

20 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Keith Rowland Do you park your camper facing outwards? (Quick evac if needed.) Or just how you feel? Do you park close to the riverbank? Do you park near the gate? Do you consider any fire risk? Is there a 3m space between you and the neighbour in case of fire or emergency access? Or do you just crowd in? Do you suss out the vibe before even getting out? Do you think about emergency evac (or getting emergency help) if the gates are locked? Do you love parking under trees? (Has pros and cons, pros: shade during hot days & degree of shelter during winter, somewhere to have a nice hammock set up… Cons: blocks solar panels, debris falling on van and solar panels, tree damage during storms or even snowfall if you’re winter camping.) Do you have a look at the grounds and see if anywhere is abnormally lower than others with a risk of flooding? Or do you chuck it all in the wind and leave it to fate? For seasoned campers these may sound a little ridiculous but I can assure you, you do all these things naturally… Oh, and crime risk doesn’t really come into this discussion; crime can happen everywhere and anywhere, just trust your gut instincts and leave if your gut-feel changes… Thinking about your overnight park

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 21 Freedom inside the fence Fiona Thomson 12km from Eltham, in Southern Taranaki is where you can find the hidden gem of Rotokare Bird Sanctuary. Initially 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. This stunning, 230ha, forested hill-country catchment is protected by an 8.2km pest-proof fence that circles the reserve perimeter. This fence is not like any garden fence: it has special features with it’s own electric tripwire surveillance system — which runs along the top of the fence. At close to 2m high, with its smooth rolled edges, this fence prevents climbing animals such as cats and possums from getting a grip to climb in. It’s constructed from a fine stainless steel mesh that is tight enough to stop small rodents from getting through. At the base, the foundations of the fence are anchored below ground level — creating a barrier to digging animals such as rabbits and hares. The fence protects the regenerating native bush, and a 17.8ha natural lake with extensive wetlands. There are several walking tracks that weave through the native bush that include tawa, rewarewa, and mahoe trees. It took us 45 minutes to walk around the 4km lakeside track, providing us with the opportunity to spot a variety of bird life including tūī, kereru, korimako/bellbirds, and a personal favourite — tīeke/saddlebacks. The track was well constructed, and we even meet a family negotiating it with a pushchair. During the night, we could clearly hear the call of the ruru/ morepork and — to our delight — kiwi. Rotokare offers public, night encounters (by prior arrangement) at a nominal fee from July to September. There is a selection of parking spots for motorhomes and self-contained vehicles, plus picnic tables and benches along the lake edge. There are public toilets including a wheelchairaccessible toilet and an information shelter. This is also a popular recreation area for boaties. Dogs are prohibited. The Sanctuary is free to enter and open 24/7. The instructions for drivers entering were clearly displayed with a simple traffic light system to guide vehicles entering and exiting. Our camper exiting the vehicle gate system. Lake Rotokare The floating observation deck Toutouwai/North Island robin

22 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 C H A V E L O C K I R W E E R O X B U R G H M A N A I A E I L R I A F O U C W A M R R A G L A N P H R E A H R E O K S S I A E A C N I I I W W A I P U N R U H W O M U A A R P P E A G O I O U A R H K O T W N K I W S T R T I A A A A G N A G C O W U A K E A R I M P T I U N O G N A M J E R U S A L E M R D G R A E T O K O M A R U R R I E R O B A N S T A R N A U D O A S H U N T E R V I L L E M K PUZZLE Small town New Zealand: Find the words Rhonda Marshall Have you heard of all of these places? They are considered (mostly!) small towns of New Zealand. With a mixture from North and South Islands see how many you recognise — or better yet, have visited and maybe stayed at. For a bit of a laugh you could decide if they are located in the North or South. Once you have identified all of the towns in the grid there are 24 remaining letters. Working from left to right and top to bottom you will discover a three-word phrase! Solution p38. AKAROA ARROWTOWN COLLINGWOOD FAIRLIE HAWERA HAVELOCK HIMATANGI HUNTERVILLE JERUSALEM KARAMEA KAWHIA KIRWEE MANAIA MANGONUI MATAKANA MOERAKI MURCHISON OBAN OHAU OWAKA RAGLAN RANANA RARANGI RAWENE ROXBURGH ST ARNAUD TOKOMARU WAIOURU WAIPU

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 23 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. Waiau, in the Hurunui district, is on State Highway 70, the Inland Kaikōura Route, that links Kaikōura with Hanmer Springs and Amberley. It is a short side trip off SH7, the Lewis Pass highway. Settled in 1860, it is the oldest settlement in the region and the local historical society has created an intriguing range of exhibits to interest and inform, including the original gaol, a shed full of carriages, and museum displays in an old sod cottage and an old church. Plenty to explore, even out-of-hours. Three sad events hit Waiau in the last 7 years. Waiau was near the epicentre of the 2016 earthquake, suffering considerable damage to buildings and roads. The Waiau Lodge Hotel, red-stickered after the earthquake, burned to the ground in 2021. In 2022 the beautiful local campground was closed, taking the dump station with it. Where you can stay The Waiau Tavern offers free overnight stays (including tents), in exchange for you enjoying the tavern’s fare. Dogs are welcome. The parks are in the grassed-over space where the hotel once stood or on hard stand by the tavern. There is a toilet, also used by the tavern patrons, and a water tap, available on request. To the north of Waiau there is a freedom camping spot in a lay-by beside the Wandle Bridge. Hurunui (weirdly) requires you to arrive after 8pm and leave by 8am. Mt Lyford Lodge, 22km north, offers powered and unpowered campsites on 3 nights of the week. Facilities The Waiau Tavern serves the 300-odd locals and visitors with drinks, marvellous food (both dine-in and takeaway), a lovely outdoor area, really friendly locals, pool, and overnight parking. The town also has a dairy /cafe, Brenda’s on Lyndon, the well-stocked Waiau Foodmarket, a hardware store and two fuel pumps (one with 24-hour access). There is free wifi in the township. Look for the sign on the public toilets for instructions. A recycling depot is across the river. The old hotel’s stone fence bounds the camping area. Above, the old hotel entry. Continues page 24

24 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Walking, cycling, swimming, exploring in Waiau There are two 30 minutes walks, plus there is the Waiau historical trail, a meander with many interest points. There are 3 bike rides from the township, one 90, two 60 minutes return, a mixture of sealed and gravel surfaces. Waiau is on the 260km Hurunui Heartland Cycle Ride between Kaikoura and Christchurch. The swimming pool is open in the warmer months and visitors can get a key to use it. Links Waiau: waiau.nz The Alpine Pacific Route Waiau Tavern: ckw.nz/waiau-tavern Cycling in Waiau: ckw.nz/waiau-cycle Hurunui Heartland: ckw.nz/hurunui-cycle Waiau is a small town that welcomes visitors, enjoys meeting them, and has things to do and a place to stay. Time your visit to join in, or come along and just enjoy it. Miriam Richardson Waiau fireworks 4 Nov. Fab night out with lots of fun, family entertainment, stalls. Pay with cash. Amuri A&P show Every March since 1916, in Rotherham, the neighbouring township. Waiau trail ride 6–7 Apr. For competent riders of off-road motorcycles and ATVs. Set on breathtaking farms. Basic overnight camping. School fundraiser. Restore rally 13–15 Oct. A rider event, open to all over 18yrs. Bikes, trikes, all welcome. Fireworks fundraiser. Waiau pig hunt is on at Labour Weekend (21–23 Oct). A fund raiser for the fire brigade. Hurunui garden festival 26–29 Oct. Gardens, workshops, events, tours, food. Join in with these Waiau events Click the yellow arrows for more Small town Waiau continues from p23

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 25 David Liddall From the time I left school I was compelled to travel, hitchhiking everywhere (including Asia) till getting my licence at twenty-five, thereafter owning a succession of vehicles that doubled as campers, the longest owned of these being a 1972 pop top Kombi van, used daily for about 28 years. Prior to turning 50 I bought my current bus, a Mitsubishi Fuso, 7,500kg, 7.5m land sailing boat, built by a boat builder with very good design and functionality. Also dating from my school days was my interest in drawing and painting, and after initially trying oil and ink, once I discovered quality water colour paint, I was hooked, especially with it’s portability. Being able to carry a small paint kit and a few good brushes, all that’s needed is some good watercolour paper and a little pot of water and you have the means of expressing a memory or reproducing or creating a wonderful scene, something that will remain long after I’ve shuffled from this mortal coil. My travel and painting passions were put aside for periods of my life as I pursued a career in nursing, working in a variety of areas, surgical nursing, including a few years as a scrub nurse in theatre (Whangarei) psychiatric (Seaview Hospital, Hokitika and Whangarei) emergency care (Whangarei) and lastly, night RN in a MetLifecare facility at Mt Maunganui (my home town). After thirty years I took early retirement, largely financed by the sale of my Kombi (it seemed too ridiculous to tow a campervan behind a campervan) and I moved to Northland to be closer to my son and grandkids, locating at the little coastal community of Whananaki. Finding a source of print production I sold a number of prints to people I’d met passing through the campground and other local places. 19 years on the road: my current road trip Late in 2022 I left Northland to visit my brother in Thames and Coromandel, exploring right to Fletcher Bay, the outer tip of the peninsula. The clouds were ominously massing after New Year and I got out of that vulnerable peninsula in the following days, heading back north. Seeing the devastation behind and ahead, I spontaneously turned around and headed south instead (retirement is such a liberating state of being, to allow such decisions) stopping at Taumarunui when I heard the following weekend was ‘Republic Day’ at Whangamonoma, deep into the Forgotten World Highway. I came up with the idea of using my bus as a gallery, attaching paintings along the side with magnets. So paying my stall fee, I set up beside the whip cracking and log splitting exhibits. It was a wonderful experience and bought back the sense of community that was common in my childhood. I sold a painting and got another commission which took me to Opunake and the wonderful Mt Taranaki (that is usually still called Mt Egmont by the locals). A small paint kit, a few good brushes… ‘Republic Day’ gallery on the bus, Whangamomona Continues p27 Asdf continues from p5

26 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Papa Bear Mama Bear Baby Bear All Points Camping Club organises regular get togethers across Aotearoa. This gathering was in July, at Featherston School, Wairarapa, for a Matariki Weekend camp for self-contained vehicles. The next Wellington Region APC Spring camp event will be hosted at Carterton Holiday Park Sept 29–Oct 1. More: ckw.nz/carterton-apc Book: ckw.nz/carterton-apc-rsvp cartertonholidaypark.co.nz This is the story of three types of self-contained vehicles… Bette Cosgrove Baby Bear, Mama Bear and Papa Bear campers… and how they all parked up for an All Points Camping NZ gathering and cooked breakfast together one winter’s day. No porridge was consumed in the making of these meals Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock Editor: Grandpa Bear?

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 27 SALES, CLEANING, AND REPAIRS all brands and types of blinds in Blenheim, Marlborough. Call Marty & Diana Ireland : 03 578 9162 With the delays to ferry services I spent longer in Wellington than expected but had lots of fun painting scenes around the city and did another commissioned work. Due to the sailing cancellation I spent a couple of nights at the Evans Bay Marina freedom camping area, to find lots of others in the same position, over seventy vans there that first night, and due to the excessive numbers some parked in the centre, between the two outside allocated spaces. In the morning the efficient council issued $150 fines to everyone parked outside the lines; nice to see bureaucracy doesn’t rest, even during a national transportation crisis. Being very aware of the environmental disaster moving toward us, I’ve determined to reduce my carbon footprint as much as I can, though I have given a lot of thought to the rationale of travelling at all, but our footprint exists regardless of where we exist, so I endeavour to spend longer in interesting places offgrid and independent (fortunately my bus is independent of external input if the sun is shining) rather than dashing hither and yon, and have found that it is the obscure, forgotten little places that hold the most interest and subject material for paintings and rewarding experiences. My favourite places so far are found in the high country of Central Otago and the upper West Coast, especially north of Karamea, such lush subtropical bush and coastal locations, and the Ida Valley. I am drawn to place names like Drybread and Blackball, getting to know the locals of Seddonville, and the muffins at Gentle Annie. I’ve been privileged to leave artwork in many places in my wake and hope they bring pleasure, however for most of this journey, I’ve done what I call my ‘cafe paintings’, taking my travel brushes and paints with a little watercolour pad to a cafe, have breakfast or a muffin and tea or coffee while I sketch out a scene from my phone, and do a miniature painting. They take about forty minutes and are very pleasurable to paint. Over the following few days I decide who to send it to, put a stamp on the back, write a thoughtful note to my friend or family member then post it off. To date I’ve done nearly forty such paintings. One friend receiving one, was told by his post lady she’d never delivered an original painting before. It’s a fabulous way to share my journey with others, and imagine the surprise they get receiving a little painting in the post. Maybe you’ll get one one day. Contact David: [email protected] – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES • Find the services you need. • Recommend a business to add • No endorsement is implied. • Find people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need. Compelled to travel continues from p25 Takaka

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Mobile cell towers Ever wondered where the nearest cell tower is? Some places have none, some have a lot. Find out more about the cell towers near you, or where your are planning to travel: gis.geek.nz ©2023 JGrah.am Downloaded September 2023 SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 29 The saying goes that everything you take in your motorhome should have 2 uses. ©2023 Marg Taylor Miriam Richardson I don’t remember how I learned about the Aeropress, but it arrived in my life as a very welcome blessing. No more sloppy grinds in the bottom of the waste bucket. No more looking for bushes to throw them under. No more last, pesky grounds to be got out of the French press without letting them get into my grey tank. In a house, you just flush them down the drain and think nothing of it, but not in a camper. The Aeropress is lighter, smaller and less breakable than a French press. It uses espresso grind, and paper filters. There is more flexibility in the taste of the coffee. The flexibility means some experimentation is needed to get exactly the taste you want. Each year there is a competition for Aeropress baristas who publish their “recipes”. The variables are: • which coffee • its grind size • how much of it • how much brewing water • the water temperature • the length and • the vigour of the stir • the length of the wait • the length of the press. • how much water you then add. You soon learn your own formula for a perfect cup. worldaeropresschampionship.com The Aeropress: quality coffee with an easy clean up The process: • Fit the plunger into the barrel. • Add your coffee. • Add the hot water. • Stir. • Wait. • Put the lid (with filter) on. • Put over your mug. • Press the coffee through; this takes effort. • Take the lid off, send the puck of coffee grounds into your bokashi bucket / compost bin/waste bin. • Use a small bit of paper towel to wipe the last bits off the rubber (this will compost too). • Top up your mug or leave it espresso strength. You can make more than one cup in one pressing, in which case, after the pressing, divide the concentrated coffee into two or more mugs. ● A dab of water on the filter keeps it in place. ● Have as little air in the barrel as possible; the air is hard to press through (after the stir, top up the water, so there is less air to press). ● Don’t use boiling water: after 2 years the barrel’s plastic degrades (just below boiling point is fine). ● Wash the Aeropress in hot soapy water. ● Filters come in a box of 500. I peel the filter off; if it comes off cleanly I reuse it for my second cup. ● The rubber seal is replacable; I replaced mine after 6 years. ● Extend the life of the rubber seal: only leave it under tension in the barrel while you are actually brewing. ● Be sure to buy the real thing. Voice of experience: cheap knock-offs don’t always work properly. Iran Aeropress Competition 2018 Discarded grounds The puck of grounds The pieces Ready for the hot water Ready to press Pressed through Neat and tidy for the cupobard

30 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 Around my own back yard Maia Steiner I’ve always dreamed of travelling around my own back yard in a van and I finally did! I saved up and brought myself Wally (my van) in May 2022. I worked 6-day weeks to save up some travel money and left for my solo adventure on my 20th birthday! I got home a few days before Christmas and sold my van not long after, for the same price I brought it for. All in all it was an awesome trip I will never forget! Get out there and travel our awesome country! Photos ©2023 Maia Steiner Cruising on the open road. No where to be — everywhere to see. Heading for Te Anau. Mirror Lakes Spot the Kea! (Homer Tunnel) Probably the best day of my life so far (Milford Sound) TIP: if you are going on a cruise find cheaper prices via grabone.co.nz Homer Tunnel. Spot the Kea! Watching the sunrise in Bluff Milford Sound! Somehow I scored a free kayak tour— under waterfalls, next to dolphins — just magical.

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 31 Tunnel Beach, Dunedin Moeraki Boulders Clay cliffs, Omarama — felt like the Grand Canyon Port Underwood. A cool detour to Picton, very scenic. Castlepoint, Wairarapa Freedom camping near Featherston Queenstown Lakes Thunder Creek Falls on a rainy day. (Mt Aspiring National Park) Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park Me and Wally at Port Waikato!

The smallest church Margaret Earle We visited New Zealand’s smallest church which is just south of Dargaville. The grounds around it have some interesting curiosities. Photos ©2023 Margaret Earle 32 Camping the Kiwi Way 32 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 YAKTRAX Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference to quality of life. One of the better $40 I’ve spent. Thanks Hunting and Fishing. A few decent pegs into the ground. Easy install, easy stow. (But don’t let that mallet stray off the pegs.) Matt King ©2023 Matt King

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 33 EVENTS — Camping 22–24 SEPT TEST THE WATERS: LEITHFIELD Friday, Leithfield Beach, Canterbury It’s time to Test The Waters for those who have not been out for a while. Amberley Farmers Market, a winery, walk on the beach, ride your bike to Leithfield Village. Dogs on leads. 1pm arrive, 10am depart. Powered & non-powered. ckw.nz/leithfield ckw.nz/leithfield-rsvp 22–24 SEPT NZMCA MOTORHOME CARAVAN & LEISURE SHOW Friday, Ōhaupō, Mystery Creek, Hamilton Join All Points Camping at the show. We will have a stand at the show and be staying on site for the weekend. You’ll find your favourite brands of motorhome & caravans, a host of new products, an array of innovative accessories and some unbeatable deals. ckw.nz/show-mystery-creek-23 nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz 29 SEPT–1 OCT SPRING CAMP IN CARTERTON Friday, Carterton Holiday Park, Wairarapa Come and join us for an early spring camp in the Wairarapa. Booking with the motorcamp is required. ckw.nz/carterton-apc ckw.nz/carterton-apc-rsvp cartertonholidaypark.co.nz 13–15 OCT CALM BEFORE THE STORM Friday, Kowhai Domain, Springfield, Canterbury The weather is warming up. Grass is growing and so are the weeds. Put your feet up before it gets busy. Cash only, on arrival. Dogs on leads. Limited power sites. ckw.nz/calm ckw.nz/calm-rsvp 20–22 OCT FOXTON SPRING FLING CAMP Friday, Foxton Beach, Manawatu Come and join us for a family-friendly camping weekend at Foxton Beach School. This is also the weekend of Foxton’s Spring Fling in the main street on Sunday. Tents welcome. ckw.nz/foxton-spring-fling ckw.nz/foxton-spring-fling-rsvp 20–23 OCT BOP FAMILY FUN WEEKEND Friday, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty Weekend of camping & family fun and games. Paengaroa School. ckw.nz/bop-family-fun ckw.nz/bop-family-fun-rsvp 11–12 NOV, NELSON MOTORHOME & CARAVAN SHOW Sat, Tahunanui Campground, Nelson Come and meet the All Points team at our stand. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park are offering a discount to those attending (RSVP to get the details). ckw.nz/nelson-motorhome-show nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz 1–3 DEC PRE-CHRISTMAS CAMP AT BATTLE HILL Friday, Pāuatahanui, Wellington Join us for a fun weekend for all ages. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park has plenty of grassy space, a creek to play in, as well as walks and local history. You can also feed the eels. ckw.nz/battlehill-dec ckw.nz/battlehill-dec-rsvp For more camps keep an eye on allpointscampingnz.org/events ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events (FB)

34 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 EVENTS — Festivals and Shows SEPTEMBER SI Endurance Race Series - Round 2 22–23 Sept, Friday: Invercargill teretonga.org.nz OCTOBER Waiau pig hunting competition Labour Weekend (21–23 Oct). A fund raiser for the fire brigade. ckw.nz/waiau-pigs Hurunui Garden Festival 26–29 Oct: Hurunui. Intimate and whimsical, grand and formal: something to inspire every gardener. Gardens, workshops, events, tours, food. ckw.nz/hurunui-gardens RESTORE Rally 2023: Bikes, trikes, all welcome 13– 15 Oct: Waiau ckw.nz/waiau-restore A rider event, open to all over 18 years. Live blade shearing; MoonDog plays his blues, a new young band to rock you. Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival 27 Oct–5 Nov: Taranaki taranakigardens.co.nz NOVEMBER Waiau fireworks 4 Nov. Fab night out with lots of fun, family entertainment, stalls. Pay with cash. ckw.nz/waiau-fireworks Nelson Motorhome & Caravan Show 11–12 Nov, Saturday: Tahunanui Beach Holiday Park, Nelson nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair 18 Nov, Sat: Kimbolton crosshillsfair.co.nz Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023 24–26 Nov, Fri: Masterton wings.org.nz Harvest Festival Hawkes Bay 25 Nov, Sat: Napier harvesthawkesbay.com 2024 Egmont Country Music Jan 2024 5–7 Jan: Taranaki on Facebook Marton Country Music Festival 19–21 Jan: Marton martonfestival.com Camp Fest 9–11 Feb: Bulls, Manawatu ckw.nz/campfest Warbirds Over Wanaka Mar 2024 29–31 Mar 2024, Wanaka warbirdsoverwanaka.com Waiau School trail ride 2024 6–7 April: Waiau. For competent riders of off-road motorcycles and ATVs. Breathtaking. Basic overnight camping. theride.co.nz 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. 34 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 35 Ravneel Singh Auckland / Silverdale – 020 4104 4392 – [email protected] Vantage RV Auckland / Silverdale RV service, parts and accessories. – 09 427 8247 – [email protected] – www.vantagerv.nz North Auckland Caravans Auckland / Kumeu Caravan sales and servicing. Parts. Self containment installation and certification. – 09 412 7840 – [email protected] – www.northaucklandcaravans.co.nz Norwest Gas Fitting Ltd Auckland / Kumeu Self containment, gas fitting and compliance. – 021 780 449 – [email protected] – www.norwestgas.co.nz Mike Bish Auckland / Stanmore Bay – 027 384 3848 Neil O’Gorman Auckland / Torbay Auckland Rep: All Points Camping Club NZ – 022 437 8747 – www.kiwiselfcertify.com A J Tech Auckland / Torbay Self containment installation and certification. – Alec Mckellar, 021 151 9845 – www.ajtech.co.nz David White Auckland / Torbay Self containment installation and certification. – 022 430 7718 – [email protected] Teresa Hall Auckland / North Auckland – 022 3130 939 – [email protected] River Jones Gardner – 021 0224 1635 Auckland / Albany RV Repairs Ltd Auckland / Albany RV service, parts and accessories. – 09 442 1264 – [email protected] – www.rvrepairs.kiwi.nz Gary Murphy – 021 922 902 Patumahoe, Pukekohe – [email protected] Mike Bahmani Auckland Self containment installation and certification. – 021 280 6006 – [email protected] Vanlifer Auckland / Takapuna Campervan fitouts, parts and certification. – Jason & Mike – [email protected] – www.vanlifer.com Assaf Davidovitch Auckland / Henderson – 020 4133 9710 – [email protected] – AUCKLAND continues next page AUCKLAND Northland RV Kerikeri RV service, parts and accessories. – Mark & Corine Thorburn, 021 307 666 – [email protected] – www.northlandrv.co.nz Wendy and Brent White Whangarei Self containment installation and certification. – 021 172 9919 – [email protected] Ka Pai Campers Maungaturoto Campervans builds and self containment. – Aaron Duffy, 021 276 7665 – [email protected] NORTHLAND • Find rv and camping services. • Any relevant business can list; it is free. • Anyone can recommend a business to add to the list. • No endorsement is implied. • The thumbs up shows people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need. – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES

36 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – NORTH ISLAND RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES John Belle Coromandel / Tairua Self containment installation and certification. – 027 452 7193 | 021 126 0760 – [email protected] Alice Grant-Johnson Coromandel Penninsula / Tairua Self containment certification. – 022 601 787 – [email protected] Lynley Belle – 021 126 0760 Coromandel – [email protected] Ross Bennett Te Kauwhata / Hamilton Self containment installation and certification. – 027 680 7449 – [email protected] Motorhome and Solar Waikato / Hamilton RV Solar, heating and battery specialists. Self containment. – 0800 589 618 – [email protected] – www.motorhomesolar.co.nz Inside Out RV Hamilton RV service, parts and accessories. – 0800 246 7433 – [email protected] – www.insideoutrv.co.nz Ovaland Motorhomes Hamilton RV service, parts and accessories. Self containment. – 07 874 1976 – [email protected] – www.ovaland.co.nz Auto and Marine Trimming World Riverlea / Hamilton Upholstery specialists. Campervan fitouts, upholstery and installation. – 07 858 3242 – [email protected] Robert Hatchell Waikato / Te Awamutu Self containment and gasfitter. – 027 238 4264 John Andrews Te Awamutu Plumber. Self containment testing. – 027 759 815 – [email protected] Pratts Waikato / Otorohanga Self containment; plumber and gasfitter. – 0800 772 887 – [email protected] – www.pratts.co.nz Dunn Right Plumbing Waikato / Cambridge Self containment; plumber and gasfitter. – 027 442 2160 – [email protected] Alan McNeil – 020 4126 6626 Waikato / Tokoroa – [email protected] Sanjay Prasad Waikato / Tokoroa Self containment installation and certification. – 021 293 0320 – [email protected] WAIKATO, COROMANDEL Campervan World 33 Auckland Central Campervan fitouts, parts and certification. – Mai Pelko, 027 456 3290 – [email protected] Sean Craig Auckland / Mt Wellington – 021 113 5319 – [email protected] Steve Hibben Auckland / Penrose Campervan fitouts, parts and certification. – 027 4851 141 – [email protected] Lee Robinson Auckland / Highland Park – 021 037 2255 – [email protected] Auckland Budget Campervans Auckland / Te Atatu Self containment and campervan builds and refits. – Aiden, 021 111 6661 – [email protected] Shannon Woller Auckland / East Tamaki – 021 135 3262 – [email protected] Zion Motorhomes Auckland / Pokeno Motorhome sales and service, parts and accessories. – 09 869 8815 – [email protected] – www.zionmotorhomes.co.nz Elements World Auckland Campervan conversions & sales. Mechanic workshop. Self-containment installation and certification. – 0800 000 985, 09 827 4616 – [email protected] – www.elements-world.com AUCKLAND CONTINUED

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 37 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES NORTH ISLAND Ace Caravans Rotorua RV service, parts and accessories. – 07 343 7570 | 027 483 101 – [email protected] – www.acecaravans.co.nz Ian Read Rotorua / Tikatere Self containment. All Points Camping Rep. – 020 4136 6870 – [email protected] Charles Edwards Rotorua Self containment installation and certification. – 07 210 1460 | 027 726 9324 – [email protected] Thinus Venter Rotorua Self containment and engineering. – 09 412 7840 – [email protected] Motorhome and Caravan Services Rotorua RV service, parts and accessories. – 07 349 6180 | 022 403 2557 – [email protected] – www.mhacs.co.nz Glen Ruebe Rotorua / Okere Self containment installation and certification. – 021 139 8860 – [email protected] Craig MacDonald Taupo / Rotorua / Whakatane RV mechanical services and self containment. – 021 850 897 – [email protected] – www.dudleymechanical.com Mike McGregor – 027 210 0889 Taupo / Reporoa Coach and Caravan Services RV service, parts and accessories. Taupo – 027 890 8901 – [email protected] – www.coachandcaravan.co.nz ROTORUA, TAUPO Pittams Plumbing Plumber, gasfitter. Tauranga – 07 543 3043 – [email protected] Alliance RV RV service, parts and accessories. Tauranga – 07 571 0271 – [email protected] – www.alliancerv.co.nz George Matthews Plumber, gasfitter. Tauranga – 027 444 1801 Tony Hewitson – 021 104 0459 Tauranga – [email protected] K-Pods RV parts and accessories. Tauranga – 021 109 118 390 – [email protected] – www.kpod.co.nz RV Service Centre Mt Maunganui RV service, parts and accessories. – 0800 288 860 | 027 827 7514 | 027 958 5852 – [email protected] – www.countrycaravans.co.nz RV Shop Mt Maunganui RV service, parts and accessories. – 07 575 5612 – [email protected] – www.rvshop.co.nz Creative Campers Mt Maunganui Self containment installation and certification. – Ken MacPherson, 021 165 6015 – [email protected] Royce’s Mobile RVs RV service, parts and accessories. Te Puke – 021 157 4794 – [email protected] – www.facebook.com/rmrvs Gateway Caravans Whakatane RV service, parts and accessories. – 07 307 100 | 027 230 0955 – [email protected] – www.gatewaycaravans.co.nz BAY OF PLENTY NZ’S INDEPENDENT NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SELF-CONTAINMENT 170 self-containment officers NEW ZEALAND WIDE –all types of campers – – no club membership needed – CONTACT AN OFFICER NEAR YOU NI> SI> $45 + testing officer’s fee PORTABLE TOILET? You can get a certificate to camp on commercial, private, club-owned land or at events requiring self-containment. nzlifestylecamping.com

38 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – NORTH ISLAND RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES John Woodhead New Plymouth – 027 475 6108 – [email protected] Greenways New Plymouth Campervan build & self containment. – 027 905 4756 – [email protected] – www.greenways.nz Bob’s Plumbing South Taranaki / Opunake Self containment; plumber and gasfitter. – James Scott, 027 410 0470 – [email protected] – bobsplumbing2022.com TARANAKI Matawai Camp and Store Matawai / Gisborne Self containment plus registered campground. – Stephen and Cindy Ward, 06 862 4830 – [email protected] – www.matawaicamp.co.nz David Dewar – 022 044 6881 Gisborne – [email protected] Michael Scandlyn – 027 620 9609 Gisborne – [email protected] Sue Dewar – 021 134 8995 Gisborne – [email protected] First Auto Works & RV Hawkes Bay/Napier RV service, parts and accessories. Camping supplies. – 027 835 1889 – [email protected] – www.firstautoworks.co.nz Veronica Vans Hawkes Bay / Napier Self containment installation and certification. Camping supplies. No charge for a look over. – Ian McNair, 021 533 670, 0800 868 614 – [email protected] – www.ibmnz.com Smile Caravans Hawkes Bay / Hastings Caravan sales. All services and self containment certification. – 06 870 1249 – [email protected] Bryan Boyle – 027 454 9023 Dannevirke – dandbboyle@xtra Paul Morgan – 021 122 7220 Wairarapa / Masterton – [email protected] Team JDR Ltd Wairarapa / Featherston Self containment; plumber and gasfitter. – Doug Juggins, 027 429 4433 – [email protected] GISBORNE, HAWKE’S BAY, WAIRARAPA SOUTH ISLAND AKAROA ARROWTOWN COLLINGWOOD FAIRLIE HAVELOCK KARAMEA KIRWEE MOERAKI MURCHISON OWAKA RARANGI ROXBURGH ST ARNAUD NORTH ISLAND HAWERA HIMATANGI HUNTERVILLE JERUSALEM KAWHIA MANAIA MANGONUI MATAKANA OHAU RAGLAN RANANA RAWENE TOKOMARU WAIOURU WAIPU STEWART ISLANDOBAN North Island South Island Stewart Island CAMPERS SUPPORTING CAMPERS C H A V E L O C K I R W E E R O X B U R G H M A N A I A E I L R I A F O U C W A M R R A G L A N P H R E A H R E O K S S I A E A C N I I I W W A I P U N R U H W O M U A A R P P E A G O I O U A R H K O T W N K I W S T R T I A A A A G N A G C O W U A K E A R I M P T I U N O G N A M J E R U S A L E M R D G R A E T O K O M A R U R R I E R O B A N S T A R N A U D O A S H U N T E R V I L L E M K SOLUTION: Small town NZ (FROM p22)

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 39 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES NORTH ISLAND Graham Boyd Waikanae/Kapiti/Horowhenua – 021 1473 682 – [email protected] Barry Thomson – 021 263 9808 Kapiti – [email protected] Bedvanz Wellington – Si Craggs – 020 4826 826 – www.bedvanz.co.nz CB Caravan Imports Upper Hutt RV service, parts and accessories. – 027 642 9379 – [email protected] – www.cbcaravans.co.nz RV Dreams Upper Hutt RV service, parts and accessories. – 04 526 2629 – [email protected] – www.rvdreams.co.nz WELLINGTON, KAPITI Combined Plumbers Ltd Whanganui Self containment; plumber and gasfitter. – Simon Scott, 027 481 1353 – [email protected] Merlin Astley-Jones Whanganui /Manawatu Electrical work and EWOFs. – 021 037 9716 – [email protected] Rangitikei Boating and Automotive Services Rangitikei / Bulls RV, mechanical services and self containment. – 06 322 1560 – [email protected] Ettienne Lambrecht – 021 078 0577 Rangitikei / Bulls – [email protected] Mark and Heidi Macauley – 027 848 9125 Rangitikei / Manawatu – [email protected] NZ Lifestyle Camping Manawatu / Feilding Self containment certification and supplies. – 027 246 9778 – [email protected] – www.nzlifestylecamping.com Motorhome Caravan Classic Manawatu / Feilding RV service, parts and accessories. – 021 306 053 | 021 107 2475 – [email protected] Chris Dungan Electrical and Mechanical Services Manawatu / Feilding Electrical mechanical Inspector. – 027 446 7140 – [email protected] Nathan Proebstel Manawatu / Palmerston North Self containment installation and certification. – 022 677 4861 – [email protected] Wayne Ravelich Palmerston North / Foxton President, All Points Camping Club of NZ – 027 475 7420 – [email protected] Foxton RV and Marine Foxton RV repairs and engineering workshop. (Formerly Tackle Tactics) – Philip Kettle, 027 414 9930 – [email protected] – www.tackletactics.co.nz Arthur How Foxton Electrical EWOFs inspector and electrical work. – 027 363 7006 – 06 363 7138 Francis Donegan – 021 870 024 Levin – [email protected] Bruce Cook – 021 839 299 Levin – [email protected] Gipsy Caravans Levin RV service, parts and accessories. – 0800 704 944 – [email protected] – www.gipsy.co.nz WHANGANUI, RANGITIKEI, MANAWATU, HOROWHENUA allpointscampingnz.org For only $35 (1st year) receive a range of national discounts including internet, travel, insurance, sporting and home products. JOIN US All Points Camping Club of NZ

40 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – SOUTH ISLAND RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES Verity & Andrew McRoberts West Coast / Greymouth – 027 497 8224 | 021 127 2041 – [email protected] WEST COAST Moutere Caravans Nelson / Upper Moutere Caravan (only) servicing, repairs and parts. – 03 543 2668 – [email protected] – www.mouterecaravans.co.nz RT Services Certifying plumber and gasfitter. Nelson – Roger Taylor, 027 230 2364 – [email protected] Jonas Schug – 021 0270 4044 Nelson – [email protected] RV Specialties Nelson RV service, parts and accessories, appliance servicing. – Alex Annable, 022 656 0507 – [email protected] – www.rvspecialties.co.nz Murray Brown Tasman / Motueka Self containment installation and certification. – 027 243 2550 | 027 204 8709 Golden Bay Plumbing Golden Bay Certifying plumber and gasfitter. – Barry Graham 027 465 7882 | 03 391 7888 – [email protected] – www.goldenbayplumbing.nz David Miller – 03 528 4033 Tasman – [email protected] Total Electrics Ltd Marlborough / Picton Electrical WOF and testing. – 03 578 6999 – [email protected] Grovetown Caravans Marlborough / Picton Caravan sales, servicing, repairs and parts. – 022 1234 514 – [email protected] The Blind Man Marlborough / Blenheim Sales, cleaning and repaids to all brands of blinds. – Marty & Diana Ireland, 03 578 9162 Motor Kanix Marlborough / Blenheim Brake, mechanical & chassis services. Fitting of tanks. – 03 579 9494 | 027 272 6678 – [email protected] Ray Walker Marlborough / Blenheim – 027 289 0520 – [email protected] Michael Jones Plumbing Ltd Marlborough / Blenheim Plumber and gasfitter. Caravans a specialty. – 03 578 2034 – [email protected] – www.mjonesplumbing.co.nz Laser Electrical Marlborough / Blenheim Electrical WOF and testing. – 03 578 7607 – [email protected] TASMAN, MARLBOROUGH NZ’S INDEPENDENT NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SELF-CONTAINMENT • 170 self-containment officers • New Zealand wide • • all types of campers • no club membership required • CONTACT A TESTING OFFICER NEAR YOU •North Is •South Is $45 + testing officer’s fee Portable toilet? You can get a certificate to camp on commercial, private, club-owned land or at events requiring self-containment. nzlifestylecamping.com

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 41 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES SOUTH ISLAND Cruzar Custom Campervans Rangiora / North Canterbury RV design and build, servicing, solar and 12v systems. – Andy, 020 4110 5515 – Brenda, 027 479 6060 – [email protected] – www.cruzarcustomcampervans.co.nz Nigel Beardsworth Canterbury / Woodend – 021 0261 4341 – [email protected] Classic Caravans Christchurch / Belfast RV Upholstery specialist. Self containment. – 022 363 8287 – [email protected] Matt and Dan’s Campervans Christchurch / Redwood Self containment certification and campervan builds. – 027 780 4311 – [email protected] – www.mattanddanscampervans.co.nz UK Caravans Ltd Christchurch / Harewood RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service. – 0800 303 330 – [email protected] – www.uk-caravans.co.nz John Routledge Christchurch / Papanui Self containment installation and certification. – 027 436 1713 – [email protected] PRB Services Canterbury / Christchurch Self containment installation and certification. – Peter Boyce, 021 207 8472 – [email protected] – www.prbservices.co.nz Pulse Compliance Testing Christchurch Self containment installation and certification. – Mike Milne, 022 358 7246 – [email protected] – www.pulsecompliancetesting.co.nz The Camper Man Ltd Christchurch / mobile – David McIntyre, 021 268 3633 – [email protected] Christchurch Campers Ltd Christchurch Campervan sales and fit outs. – 021 0260 8181 – [email protected] David Legge Christchurch Self containment installation and certification. – 027 671 7681 – [email protected] Infinity Caravans & Motorhomes Christchurch / Wigram Caravan sales, parts and service. – Daniel Yeoh, 0800 115 120 – [email protected] – www.infinitycaravans.co.nz B2BRV Christchurch / Hornby RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service. – Peter Mitchell, 027 675 7101 – [email protected] – www.b2brv.co.nz The Design Coach & Body Company Ltd Christchurch /Hornby RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service. – 03 442 442 – [email protected] – www.motorhomeshop.co.nz Tourism and Travel Christchurch / Rolleston Self containment and campervan rental. – 021 278 0030 – [email protected] Rolleston RV Gas & Plumbing Services Christchurch / Rolleston Certifying plumber and gasfitter. – 022 061 2025 – [email protected] Rolleston Caravans Christchurch / Rolleston Caravan sales, servicing and repairs. – 03 972 5433 | 021 269 2696 – [email protected] – www.rollestoncaravans.co.nz UCC Motorhomes and Caravans Christchurch / Rolleston RV service, parts and accessories; appliance service. – 03 349 7747 | 021 658 116 – [email protected] – www.uccmotorhomes.co.nz Elements World Christchurch Campervan conversions & sales. Mechanic workshop. Self-containment certification. – 0800 000 985 – [email protected] – CANTERBURY continues next page CANTERBURY NZ’S INDEPENDENT NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SELF-CONTAINMENT 170 officers New Zealand wide –all types of campers – – no club membership needed – NI> SI> nzlifestylecamping.com

42 Camping the Kiwi Way SPRING 2023 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – SOUTH ISLAND RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES John Heasley — Construction and Plumbing Services Canterbury / Methven Self containment installation and certification. – 027 457 9878 – [email protected] Keith Rutherford – 022 4634 898 Rakaia / Canterbury – [email protected] A&K Motorhomes Ltd Ashburton Heater, solar and TV needs. – 027 280 8899 – [email protected] – www.akmotorhomes.business.site Lifestyle Motorhomes Ltd Ashburton RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service. – 0800 287284 | 03 308 6627 – [email protected] – www.life-style.co.nz Southern RV – Timaru Caravan Centre Temuka / Timaru RV service, parts and accessories, appliance service – 03 688 0166 – [email protected] – www.southernrv.co.nz CANTERBURY CONTINUED allpointscampingnz.org For only $35 (1st year) receive a range of national discounts including internet, travel, insurance, sporting and home products. JOIN US All Points Camping Club of NZ

SPRING 2023 Camping the Kiwi Way 43 ELECTRICAL LPG GAS & PLUMBING WORKSHOP SERVICES SELF CONTAINMENT ASK – RV & CAMPER BUSINESS SERVICES SOUTH ISLAND Neville Stirling Winton / Southland – 027 433 3918 – [email protected] Ian Ridd Winton / Southland – 027 236 1077 – [email protected] Zone 2 Garston / Otago Campervan build & self containment services. CAD. – Dan Innes, 027 426 0440 – [email protected] – www.zone2.nz RV Super Centre Queenstown / Otago Campervan sales, service, parts and accessories. – 03 450 9511 – www.rvsupercentre.co.nz/queenstown Janik Schultner Fernhill / Queenstown Self containment testing. – 027 235 1377 – [email protected] Craig Guy Wanaka / Otago Certifying plumber and gasfitter. – 027 443 7721 – [email protected] – www.guyplumbing.co.nz Caravanland Invercargill / Southland Caravan sales, service, parts and accessories. – 0800 4444 55 – [email protected] – www.caravanland.co.nz Kieran Van Loon Plumber – 027 330 8036 Gore – [email protected] SOUTHLAND Peter and Roslyn Scott Oamaru / Otago – [email protected] Malcolm McKay Palmerston / Otago – 03 465 1143 | 022 026 2230 Gordon Murdoch – 03 426 0390 Palmerston / Otago – [email protected] Robert Todd – 021 149 8546 Dunedin – [email protected] Tony Cumberbeach – 03 476 3793 Dunedin Neil Wilson – 027 3344 725 Dunedin – [email protected] Murray Pickering – 021 233 9655 Dunedin – [email protected] Dunedin Motorhomes Ltd Dunedin / Kensington RV service, parts and accessories. – 03 456 1442 – [email protected] – www.dunedinmotorhomes.co.nz Baz Rogan RV parts and accessories. Milton / Otago – 020 41 41 0164 – [email protected] Franco Nobell Queenstown Self containment installation and certification. – 022 398 8608 – [email protected] LongLife Mechanical Queenstown / Otago RV mechanical services and self containment. – 027 529 9929 – [email protected] – www.facebook.com/LLMech Tony Scannell Invercargill / Southland – 027 601 3078 – [email protected] OTAGO 170 self-containment officers NEW ZEALAND-WIDE NORTH> SOUTH> PORTABLE TOILET? Get a certificate to camp on commercial, private, club-owned land & at events requiring self-containment. NZLIFESTYLECAMPING.COM NZ’S INDEPENDENT, NATIONAL NETWORK, FOR SELF-CONTAINMENT

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