KB Gathering (North, South, East & West) - Queens Birthday '07

**Qkchk:Me** · 23rd March 2007, 17:10

Rightio guys 'n gals,

It seems no-one has organized a get-together for quite a while. Quasi has organized one a couple of years ago (from what I can find in the achieves) and BlackYoshi1000 (for those who remember him) tried to but couldn't get the support.

What I propose is KBers from North, South, East and West converge together in Turangi (Southern end of Lake Taupo) and have a bloody good time over the three days. Saturday the 2nd, Sunday the 3rd and Monday the 4th of June. Here's a quick outline of what we plan to do:

Saturday
Regional groups ride to Turangi on Saturday (obviously you wouldn't ride direct, its a good chance to explore some roads on the way there), meet and greet Sat arvo over a beer or two. Settle in for the night. Hot Pools in Tokaanu and socializing etc..

Sunday
Go for a big group ride or multiple groups rides (depends on group numbers) Here are some suggestions, Tamuranui Saddle, Lake district - Desert Rd - Ohakune ... Any Ideas for rides please people....
Sunday night have a mass BBQ/(or something else-suggestions?) and drinkies etc

Monday
Say our goodbyes and head back in our groups riding the long way home....

Here are the details of where we are staying and how/where to book:

We are staying at the Turangi Cabins (as used by the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge) www.turangicabins.co.nz/holiday-park.html

(All details as taken from their site

PRICES

Cabins & Chalets
Adult $18.00 Children (2-16 Years) $9.00

On-Site Caravans
Adults (2) $44.00 Children (2-16 Years) $9.00 Additional adult $10.00

Powered sites
Adult $11.00 Children (2-16 Years) $5.50

Tentsites (without power)
Adult $10.00 Children (2-16 Years) $5.00

To make a booking, or even just to enquire about one you can:

E-mail us at info@turangicabins.co.nz
Or ring John & Olwyn Ph/fax 07 386 8754
Mobile 029 120 1676

Can you PLEASE register on the Calendar after you have made a booking so we have an idea on who is coming....

So who is coming?

Auckland Crew Meeting Point n Time
When: Saturday Morning 2nd June
Where: Papakura BP Autobarn (the one on the Motorway before Drury)
Time: Talk and kick tyres @ 0900 departing @ 0930
Why: Cause we are going the long twisty way around!

Wellington / Manawatu Meeting Times
Wgtn: Depart Caltex Kaiwhara' 0930
Hutt: Depart Caltex Rimutaka 1000
Travel via Wairarapa; probably take gorge or Saddle due to wind and stop for gas and lunch in Ashhurst (Cafe Blue) and meet-up with P/N riders.

Depart Ashhurst: 1300. Depending on weather will decide best options from there.
Looks good to come back via Wanganui on Monday.

Other groups can you give me a PM with ya meeting place/time details and I'll stick them up here...

This page will be updated with new info/details as they come to hand

**ajturbo** · 23rd March 2007, 17:19

june is a long way away.. so it give me pleanty of time to get my shit sorted, also it is int he cold part of the year.. need to get thermals ...

but keep us up to date!!

**Qkchk:Me** · 23rd March 2007, 17:25

Originally Posted by ajturbo

june is a long way away.. so it give me pleanty of time to get my shit sorted, also it is int he cold part of the year.. need to get thermals ...

but keep us up to date!!

It pays to start organising now because the accomodation can be hard to find over a long weekend for a large group....

As for the cold - drink more whiskey

Hot pools are a must in the venue.

**Trudes** · 23rd March 2007, 18:24

Sounds wicked!!! Glad there'll be hot pools involved (and no Ceebie13, not because I wanna get into my bikini), cause it'll be bloody cold there then!! Cool, bring it on!!

**White trash** · 23rd March 2007, 19:22

Oasis was the place we stayed at on KB Rally II and from memory, they tried to fuck us in the arse at leaving time.

I could be wrong but I think they reckoned we owed more money or some shit.

Also, ignore the "No drinks in the pool"sign. That'd make a bloody boring night

**Colapop** · 23rd March 2007, 19:31

I should say.. I could be a starter... let out your wives, girlfriends and hos I'll come make them all happy... Yeah I bin drinkin'! And I gonna do some more...

**HDTboy** · 23rd March 2007, 21:23

I heard rumours there's a lodge in tokaanu.
I'd be keen so long as it's not a race weekend

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 23rd March 2007, 22:08

Great idea - I'll be in

**Zapf** · 23rd March 2007, 22:26

great thread. I'll be there!

**Lissa** · 23rd March 2007, 22:44

Should be a good time... will see if I can make it.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 24th March 2007, 05:51

That will be a lot of fun we would be in for that.

**elle-f** · 24th March 2007, 06:39

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Sounds wicked!!! Glad there'll be hot pools involved (and no Ceebie13, not because I wanna get into my bikini), cause it'll be bloody cold there then!! Cool, bring it on!!

GOODNESS!

that's even scarier than me wearing stilettos

**Rashika** · 24th March 2007, 07:02

bout time someone decided to get this happening in the North Island again, great idea! The southerners had an absolute blast last year at Otematata.

Unfortunately thats Brass monkey weekend for a few of the southerners...not sure what I'd be doing that weekend...have to contemplate.