Where to buy camp stove fuel, CO2 cartridges?

**Stoutheart** · 1st June 2011, 03:57

All:

I'm 3 weeks away from arriving in Auckland for 17 days of riding & camping in NZ. As I prepare my list of what to pack, I know that bringing camp stove fuel and CO2 cartridges in checked baggage is a no-no (and in the case of camp fuel, a real mess if it leaks). Can anyone steer me to a store in / near Auckland that might stock such items? Specific directions are not needed, but the names of stores would be useful. Thanks in advance.

Stoutheart
Twenty-five hours away via United & Air New Zealand in Illinois, USA

**Quasi** · 1st June 2011, 06:59

Hey there and welcome soon to NZ. You will have an awesome time on our roads. I know Kathmandu sell what you require. They have stores all over the country. And as Monday is a public holiday here, they may even have a sale on.
Enjoy your travels and if you need a bed for the night in the wairarapa (an hour north Wellington), i have plenty spare.

**oneofsix** · 1st June 2011, 07:25

Originally Posted by Quasi

Hey there and welcome soon to NZ. You will have an awesome time on our roads. I know Kathmandu sell what you require. They have stores all over the country. And as Monday is a public holiday here, they may even have a sale on.
Enjoy your travels and if you need a bed for the night in the wairarapa (an hour north Wellington), i have plenty spare.

+1 and if a town is too small for a Kathmandu they will have an outdoor and hunting store. Not sure but suspect you will find a Kathmandu very close to Auckland airport. Failing that there is 'The Warehouse' if all you want is the butane cartridge type thing, 'The Warehouse' model themselves off the 'Wallmart' box store concept and generally have a camping section containing basic very common quick moving camping stuff.

**hayd3n** · 1st June 2011, 07:32

Originally Posted by oneofsix

+1 and if a town is too small for a Kathmandu they will have an outdoor and hunting store. Not sure but suspect you will find a Kathmandu very close to Auckland airport. Failing that there is 'The Warehouse' if all you want is the butane cartridge type thing, 'The Warehouse' model themselves off the 'Wallmart' box store concept and generally have a camping section containing basic very common quick moving camping stuff.

but out fashion is little better then walmart

**Hopeful Bastard** · 1st June 2011, 07:56

Link to Kathmandu products - http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/Accessori...ink/Stoves.htm

If there isnt one in the aiport, Closest that i know of - would be in Manukau

Manukau
Ronwood Centre
3 Ronwood Ave
Manukau 2104
(09) 912 2685

**chasio** · 1st June 2011, 13:54

Originally Posted by Stoutheart

All:

I'm 3 weeks away from arriving in Auckland for 17 days of riding & camping in NZ. As I prepare my list of what to pack, I know that bringing camp stove fuel and CO2 cartridges in checked baggage is a no-no (and in the case of camp fuel, a real mess if it leaks). Can anyone steer me to a store in / near Auckland that might stock such items? Specific directions are not needed, but the names of stores would be useful. Thanks in advance.

Stoutheart
Twenty-five hours away via United & Air New Zealand in Illinois, USA

You'll love it. Hope the weather holds for you

If you are staying in Auckland CBD (central) when you first arrive, there is a Kathmandu store on Queen Street as well as a Bivouac Outdoor, which stocks a very wide range. I'd recommend the latter. There are also dedicated North Face and MacPac stores, but they may not have the fuel you need.

As for CO2, there are no bike shops right in the centre of the city, but there are some within walking distance.

Of course, you may be staying elsewhere, so the above will be of no use. If you post where you're spending your first night (approximately), folks may be able to give you the nearest source for your requirements.

Cheers - Chasio

**Gremlin** · 1st June 2011, 14:38

Originally Posted by Quasi

And as Monday is a public holiday here, they may even have a sale on.

pssst

He said he's 3 weeks away from coming...

Do you know where you are staying when you land? While Auckland has a relatively small population of 1.5 million ish, it's extremely spread out for it's population, so we may be able to direct you to a store close to your accomodation?

**Stoutheart** · 1st June 2011, 15:20

Seems like a reasonable question - where will I be staying my first night - except the answer is "I have no idea".... I land in Auckland just after noon, then have to find my way to Te Waipounamu rentals to pick up a bike. So by maybe 1400 or 1500 hours, I'll be ready to roll... somewhere.

I've been toying with the idea of trying some hostels on this trip every two or three days, to get a real bed, laundry facilities, etc. after camping inbetween. (I'm a veteran camper, but a complete rookie at hostels. Hostels seem like a (financially) attractive alternative to hotels / motels.)

Any recommendations on a place to stay? I've visited the YHA and BBH hostel Web sites, and both seem suitable, but I don't know about parking arrangements, or if there is much of a difference between them.

Sorry for the vague replies, but I've learned that one of the "advantages" of traveling off-season is that you can usually be a bit more flexible in accomodations, travel schedule, etc.

BTW - I'll be looking for what we in the US call "white gas" (or Coleman fuel, after the stove brand) for a stove fuel - not gas cartridges.

Thanks in advance.

Stout

Originally Posted by chasio

You'll love it. Hope the weather holds for you

If you are staying in Auckland CBD (central) when you first arrive, there is a Kathmandu store on Queen Street as well as a Bivouac Outdoor, which stocks a very wide range. I'd recommend the latter. There are also dedicated North Face and MacPac stores, but they may not have the fuel you need.

As for CO2, there are no bike shops right in the centre of the city, but there are some within walking distance.

Of course, you may be staying elsewhere, so the above will be of no use. If you post where you're spending your first night (approximately), folks may be able to give you the nearest source for your requirements.

Cheers - Chasio

**rickstv** · 1st June 2011, 15:44

Originally Posted by Stoutheart

Seems like a reasonable question - where will I be staying my first night - except the answer is "I have no idea".... I land in Auckland just after noon, then have to find my way to Te Waipounamu rentals to pick up a bike. So by maybe 1400 or 1500 hours, I'll be ready to roll... somewhere.

BTW - I'll be looking for what we in the US call "white gas" (or Coleman fuel, after the stove brand) for a stove fuel - not gas cartridges.

Thanks in advance.

Stout

Hi and welcome to NZ.

Colemans gas is avalable from Coleman NZ, see www.colemannz.co.nz

Rick.

**Gremlin** · 1st June 2011, 20:48

Can't help you on the stove stuff, haven't used anything around that.

I've used BBH before, and generally, you get about $3 off per night, if you are a member. It costs about $45 for the card, and includes about $20 of calling minutes that you can use. If you're only going to use the accommodation every few days, I would probably just use the site for good accommodation, and pay the normal rate.

Your motorcycle pickup is on what we call the North Shore, on Barrys Point Rd (according to this: http://www.motorcycle-hire.co.nz/contact.html#contact). It's in the bottom of Cycletreads I believe, which is easy to spot as you enter Barrys Point Rd.

I would suggest using the Airbus to get into the city, and head to Britomart in downtown, where buses will depart to the North Shore. Barrys Point Rd is very close to the motorway, and easy to head north or south. If you're not staying the night in the city, try to get out before 4.30pm ish, as otherwise, you'll be stuck in traffic.

**chasio** · 2nd June 2011, 07:33

Barry's Point Road is perfect. As Gremlin observes, they are near a bike store called Cycletreads, which will have CO2 cartridges, as well as a Suzuki and a Honda dealer and several pushbike shops (backup sources for CO2). There are also a couple of outdoor shops there, including Kathmandu.

Edit: I was there today and saw that Outdoor Action has moved out; so that's no use to the OP.

**jim.cox** · 2nd June 2011, 09:36

Originally Posted by Stoutheart

BTW - I'll be looking for what we in the US call "white gas" (or Coleman fuel, after the stove brand) for a stove fuel - not gas cartridges.

You can find fuel for a whitegas stove in most petrol stations.

Sold in 1 litre plastic bottles as 'Fuel lite' or 'Cal lite' 'Shell lite' depending on the station.

**clint640** · 2nd June 2011, 14:21

...also known as white spirits.

Originally Posted by Stoutheart

Any recommendations on a place to stay? I've visited the YHA and BBH hostel Web sites, and both seem suitable, but I don't know about parking arrangements, or if there is much of a difference between them.

Also check out cabins at campgrounds, often similar prices to backpacker hostels & you can usually park your bike right outside your door. You won't need to book anything this time of year, just pick up an AA accomodation guide. The weather will suck for camping at least some of the time though. If you want somewhere to stay near Rotorua just let me know & turn up at my place with beer

and... If you are getting a gravel road capable bike our annual midwinter madness ride is on near Rotorua 2-3 July, all welcome. See the Adv-Dual Purpose section of this forum for more details.

Cheers
Clint

**jim.cox** · 2nd June 2011, 14:37

Originally Posted by clint640

...also known as white spirits.

NO - not any more - in fact not since before the turn of the millenium

if you ask for white spirits you will probably get a turpentine based artists product for bush cleaning that will not work in a Coleman stove