Possible Xmas 4-5 day tour

[junkmanjoe]

im looking to doing a mini tour around central north island..
sort of a getting to know ride for me and new bike,
riding east coast to west coast, was just wondering if any one else is thinking along these lines,,
im looking around 4-5 days,
at a rough map idea.
starting Masterton, to Taihape,
over gental annie to napier,
Napier to Gisborne hugging the coast,
around the east cape,satying close to the coast, go around the Coromandle loop, cut across to west coast and head for new Plymouth, not sure which roads to take that way,like to stay close to the coast...
im going to go around coast side of Mt Egmont, through Opunake,
and just make my way home from Wanganui...

just wondering if any one else is thinking along same lines, or advice on scenic roads to take on our way..
any ones welcome to join in for tour or day or two..
i need to find out what days im getting off this year, before posting dates..
this most probably be a tent tour....
so any good safe camp spots, in your local area.
just a laxed out tour of ole NZ
any advice welcome..

JMJ
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[Paladin]

I can definitely do 5 days Jan 2nd-6th bro!

[junkmanjoe]

okies matey....will see what we can do aye....will dig out the maps...

[.chris]

im going to go around coast side of Mt Egmont, through Opunake,
and just make my way home from Wanganui...




I am planning to be heading south (from Auck) around the 4/5th of Jan and doing pretty much the west coast down (Raglan, Awakino etc) and then around Mt Egmont with a Whangamomona in between and then onwards to wellywood, planning as backwoods as possible with about 3 days to get to welly.
Depending on the timing could meet you somewhere.

[clint640]

We'll probably be around over xmas, haven't made any plans yet. You're welcome to come stay at my place at Rotoiti- it's right on your way.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

A beer, bed, bullshit and barbie can be sorted at this end probably.
Should be able to drag Dino out.
Hell chez tri boy/kannys could be a muster point even. (i turned the electric fence off). Heaps of room.:apint::drinkup::drinknsin:killingme:drinknsi n:grouphug::drinkup::wari::yawn::zzzz:

[dino3310]

A beer, bed, bullshit and barbie can be sorted at this end probably.
Should be able to drag Dino out.
Hell chez tri boy/kannys could be a muster point even. (i turned the electric fence off). Heaps of room.:apint::drinkup::drinknsin:killingme:drinknsi n:grouphug::drinkup::wari::yawn::zzzz:

fucken aye i'll be there:Punk:

[junkmanjoe]

I am planning to be heading south (from Auck) around the 4/5th of Jan and doing pretty much the west coast down (Raglan, Awakino etc) and then around Mt Egmont with a Whangamomona in between and then onwards to wellywood, planning as backwoods as possible with about 3 days to get to welly.
Depending on the timing could meet you somewhere.

yip sounds good mate....ive been told to day, we getting 18 days off, just when.....as tranist wont let us work on the road over xmas....:scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

We'll probably be around over xmas, haven't made any plans yet. You're welcome to come stay at my place at Rotoiti- it's right on your way.

Cheers
Clint

thanks heaps clint...we could zig zag in for the night... wouldn't mind doing that road you took us around the lake by your place again.:yes:.....ummmm whats it called ....

[junkmanjoe]

A beer, bed, bullshit and barbie can be sorted at this end probably.
Should be able to drag Dino out.
Hell chez tri boy/kannys could be a muster point even. (i turned the electric fence off). Heaps of room.:apint::drinkup::drinknsin:killingme:drinknsi n:grouphug::drinkup::wari::yawn::zzzz:

yea you owe me a sleep...not to much in to the drink now days,,,but im sure the new bike will drink enough for both of us.....:gob:

[junkmanjoe]

fucken aye i'll be there:Punk:

it will be a pleasure to catch up with you again....mate....:rockon:...

[Paladin]

it will be a pleasure to catch up with you again....mate....:rockon:...

And it's about time I met some of the guys residing further north! Geez I've missed every damn ride up that way this year due to one thing or another! Time to make amends i feel!

:innocent:

[Benjah]

I'd be very keen but after looking at a map, there's gonna gave to be some pretty long days to hit that route in 5 days... Even on my new navigator

[red mermaid]

Don't know if I can make it but on the road between Wairoa and Gisborne I recommend you take the inland route via Tiniroto.

From Wairoa, head for Frasertown and just before you get there turn right onto the road for Tiniroto.

Rode this route in early October with the wife as pillon and enjoyed it very much.

[junkmanjoe]

cheers ill look it up...

[junkmanjoe]

I'd be very keen but after looking at a map, there's gonna gave to be some pretty long days to hit that route in 5 days... Even on my new navigator

until ive mapped the route out, distances, times, gas stations, camp grounds,
places to stay, i can then decide if its doable with in time frame, with out pushing it to hard...

i know i can ride a good 500 kms a day with out to much trouble...

[Eddieb]

until ive mapped the route out, distances, times, gas stations, camp grounds,
places to stay, i can then decide if its doable with in time frame, with out pushing it to hard...

i know i can ride a good 500 kms a day with out to much trouble...

We did Tiniroto on the MMMMM ride I believe, stopped at the pub with all the pregnant farmer chicks in the rain.

[Underground]

We did Tiniroto on the MMMMM ride I believe, stopped at the pub with all the pregnant farmer chicks in the rain.

You been up there before then Eddie ?:shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

oh yea the pub with the baby shower party....ture..

[Eddieb]

World famous in New Zealand

http://www.lakefalls.co.nz/kiwibiker/index.html

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[Waihou Thumper]

We did Tiniroto on the MMMMM ride I believe, stopped at the pub with all the pregnant farmer chicks in the rain.

Why did we leave? Oh, yep.....they were pregnant...:)

[MXNUT]

I will be over at the bach in Pauanui over that period Joe, we will have a full house but have a huge section and utility shed for camping if you guys need a place to stay up that way. I would even join you for the true coro loop ( gravel and forest roads ). Let me know if you are interested. :sunny: :sunny:

[junkmanjoe]

will be in touch closer to dates..whats the road names in the true coro loop...ill have a looky
thanks mark.

[Dakar]

Are the dates set in stone yet? i am keen, but did have me heart set on a few days down south, not to throw a spanner in the works tho, but Mungatapu, Rainbow etc:yes:, anyone?

then again, maybe a two week trip down south in Feb when the weathers better, hmmmm, :bash: all this thinking sometimes hurts

[MIXONE]

I will be over at the bach in Pauanui over that period Joe, we will have a full house but have a huge section and utility shed for camping if you guys need a place to stay up that way. I would even join you for the true coro loop ( gravel and forest roads ). Let me know if you are interested. :sunny: :sunny:

I don't know if your guests will appreciate a heap of hairy,unwashed bikers bringing down the tone of the neighbourhood.(Especially as one of them's bike will be many hundreds of kms south):crybaby:

[MIXONE]

Are the dates set in stone yet? i am keen, but did have me heart set on a few days down south, not to throw a spanner in the works tho, but Mungatapu, Rainbow etc:yes:, anyone?

then again, maybe a two week trip down south in Feb when the weathers better, hmmmm, :bash: all this thinking sometimes hurts

You should exercise your brain more often and you'll find it doesn't hurt so much when you use it.

[Dakar]

You should exercise your brain more often and you'll find it doesn't hurt so much when you use it.

you know who i have to deal with during the day:crybaby:! i thought you'd be a bit more sensative,

[junkmanjoe]

i guess you two know each other.:blink:

[Dakar]

i guess you two know each other.:blink:

yep, mixone is a buddy,

[nothingflash]

you know who i have to deal with during the day:crybaby:! i thought you'd be a bit more sensative,

Look out or I'll send you an email...

[MIXONE]

Look out or I'll send you an email...

No don't be abusive to him again.You know the therapy came to thousands.:shutup:

[nothingflash]

No don't be abusive to him again.You know the therapy came to thousands.:shutup:

I thought we weren't supposed to talk about that on here?!:cold:

[Woody2]

[QUOTE=Dakar;1129511104]Are the dates set in stone yet? i am keen, but did have me heart set on a few days down south, not to throw a spanner in the works tho, but Mungatapu, Rainbow etc:yes:, anyone?

Yes indeed - I hadn't thought of Mungatapu but was definitely pondering Rainbow & Molesworth around that time, so happy to look at.

[Eddieb]

Are the dates set in stone yet? i am keen, but did have me heart set on a few days down south, not to throw a spanner in the works tho, but Mungatapu, Rainbow etc:yes:, anyone?

then again, maybe a two week trip down south in Feb when the weathers better, hmmmm, :bash: all this thinking sometimes hurts

I haven't done rainbow & molesworth yet. If you end up going down in Feb let me know an I may be able to tag along for a few days, depending on timings.

[Rosie]

then again, maybe a two week trip down south in Feb when the weathers better, hmmmm, :bash: all this thinking sometimes hurts

The ADV rally (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455050) is on Feb 19th and 20th near Te Anau :D

[Dakar]

I haven't done rainbow & molesworth yet. If you end up going down in Feb let me know an I may be able to tag along for a few days, depending on timings.


The ADV rally (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455050) is on Feb 19th and 20th near Te Anau :D

EddieB, your more than welcome, itd be a laugh,

Rosie,
yeah XF650 told me about it, looks like fun, i was hoping to get away early Feb, but no fixed plans yet so.....ill have to do some more brainstorming!!!

[Dakar]

it appears your post is being hijacked, not intentional:innocent:

[junkmanjoe]

ill change the title to adv possible tours thread...

then if your thinking of doing a tour post it on here..
:woohoo:

i just might shorten my little tour up...

might not have as many days off..

JMJ

[Moki]

Are the dates set in stone yet? i am keen, but did have me heart set on a few days down south, not to throw a spanner in the works tho, but Mungatapu, Rainbow etc:yes:, anyone?

then again, maybe a two week trip down south in Feb when the weathers better, hmmmm, :bash: all this thinking sometimes hurts


Could be keen on both. When does Rainbow open?

[Dakar]

Could be keen on both. When does Rainbow open?

The Rainbow opens 28th December till 1 April, there is a toll gate half way through, i cant rember whether it was $20 each or $10 each but we only had $20 between the three of us and looked poor so they let us off,

[Woody2]

The Rainbow opens 28th December till 1 April, there is a toll gate half way through, i cant rember whether it was $20 each or $10 each but we only had $20 between the three of us and looked poor so they let us off,

$15-00 for motorcyles, link to info PDF attached......

http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/rainbow-road-and-the-upper-wairau-valley/

[Padmei]

$15-00 for motorcyles, link to info PDF attached......

http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/rainbow-road-and-the-upper-wairau-valley/

They let Jatz thru both ways for the $15 fare. I think it is only for 24hrs though so you could leave & return from either end if you so desire. This was at the gatekeepers discretion tho.
BTW if you decide to stop for a while at the gate take some insect deterrent.

[Dakar]

They let Jatz thru both ways for the $15 fare. I think it is only for 24hrs though so you could leave & return from either end if you so desire. This was at the gatekeepers discretion tho.
BTW if you decide to stop for a while at the gate take some insect deterrent.

Absolutely agree!!

[junkmanjoe]

ok we getting things sorted....ive got 3 weeks of work over xmas....

so frist leg of my trip we take me from masterton, vire gental annie, to just north napier.Waipatiki Beach.
second leg, will push through to hicks bay, and looking at staying at small private camp in onepoto bay.

next leg will travel up to coromandel, try book a tent site some where up there.

havent sorted the way home yet...

JMJ

[Dakar]

With both my kids away till the 17th and the missus working through Xmas, ill be free from the 5th January, still hoping to go down south though, any changes allowed in your plan joe? i can change mine

[junkmanjoe]

ummmmm.........:mellow:.........<_<...........:laugh:...........:confused:
where did you want to go...
its one section of our piece of dirt ive not ridden around...and i wana do it....

[1KTM]

i mite be in for a ride tag along meet at gental annie?

[Dakar]

ok we getting things sorted....ive got 3 weeks of work over xmas....

so frist leg of my trip we take me from masterton, vire gental annie, to just north napier.Waipatiki Beach.
second leg, will push through to hicks bay, and looking at staying at small private camp in onepoto bay.

next leg will travel up to coromandel, try book a tent site some where up there.

havent sorted the way home yet...

JMJ

Have you got any dates sorted out yet?

[junkmanjoe]

i mite be in for a ride tag along meet at gental annie?

oh....990..you leave me behind..in the dust..
ill set a fixed date..and post it up soon..
just sorting out tent sites along the way...

weeeee road trip.......:laugh:

[1KTM]

ya 115hp but is not a races

[Cary]

next leg will travel up to coromandel, try book a tent site some where up there.

JMJ
Go right up to Fletchers Bay Joe, worth the trip and won't have a problem getting a tent space. no need to book.

Going to do Motu Rd? I'll be in the area and would love to join you at Matawai for that part.

[junkmanjoe]

Ummmm was toying with the idea to come back through there...not sure yet..

today i brought all my brand new luggage, from, heres the free plug..

http://www.bigbikes.co.nz/ in hamilton..

they went out of there way to fix me up with a great deal...
very happy sam i am..:Punk:
so a date will be up soon..

joe.

[junkmanjoe]

day one.. its going to be a biggie... ..aprox 500kms
26th dec
masterton vire, gental annie, up to Mahia beach motorcamp, at Mahia Peninsula. booked, tent site aprox $20

27th dec
From Mahia beach up the east cape to Te Araroa, also booked in some grass, $12 , and there is gas here too...
staying at Te Araroa Holiday Park.

28th
from Te Araroa Holiday Park up to fletchers bay camp grounds...have made contact with owners,,and grass is booked....:laugh:, cost me $9

29th..im looking for a bed around Rotoura area. please..anyone...

30th..
ill make my way back to masterton.
route undecided.. be south any way, ive got the day to wonder home..


so thats the route.

any ones welcome to travel with me or just for a few hours.
if you wish to camp over, be best to make a booking.
im tenting it..

now i need to map out distances so i dont end up walking...:no:

JMJ.

[bart]

I was thinking of heading up around the East Cape area around that time. I might tag along for a day or two. I'll see how it pans out.

[junkmanjoe]

yea sweet bart be good to have company..

not sure i might flag out the annie to save gas money and time.
and just ride the east coast.

[.chris]

28th
from hicks bay up to fletchers bay camp grounds...have made contact with owners,,and grass is booked....:laugh:, cost me $9

Might day-trip it over to fletchers bay for a look-see on the 28th, see if I can rouse the aucklandADV crew for a ride.

The coromandel has been on my todo list for a while now.

[clint640]

29th..im looking for a bed around around Rotoura area. please..anyone...

.

You can stay at my place mate. We haven't made any plans for xmas but I'll probably be home then.

We could even do a Matahina-Minginui-Waipunga-Napier run with ya the next day on your way home (work & weather dependent)

Cheers
Clint

[junkmanjoe]

cheers clint...ill grab that space thanks..

what other camping spots around hicks bay area, the onepoto is booked out, and most important where are the gas stations...and will they be open...:confused:

[junkmanjoe]

ok all camping spots are sorted and there is gas at Te Araroa.
thats good now i can top up there and tootle around to the east cape light house,,then top up for the next day....sweet.

right off to town to buy a little bit of steel to make my new racks up..

JMJ

[crazyhorse]

Woohoo - sounds like you are roaring to go - have great time :niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

im really looking forward to this trip...
your welcome to tag along..
ive spaced my self quite close along the east cape as, its about the country not the road this ride...give me plenty time to have a little looky around..

Weeeeeeeeeee......road trip...............:Police:..............:doh:

[crazyhorse]

I've done it and it is great road and scenery. You will have fun for sure.

I'm off to Cemetry Circuit on Boxing day - that always gets my vote before anything else does :sunny:

[junkmanjoe]

okies remember the KB wave....

[Paladin]

day one.. its going to be a biggie... ..aprox 500kms
26th dec
masterton vire, gental annie, up to Mahia beach motorcamp, at Mahia Peninsula. booked, tent site aprox $20

27th dec
From Mahia beach up the east cape to Te Araroa, also booked in some grass, $12 , and there is gas here too...
staying at Te Araroa Holiday Park.

28th
from Te Araroa Holiday Park up to fletchers bay camp grounds...have made contact with owners,,and grass is booked....:laugh:, cost me $9

29th..im looking for a bed around around Rotoura area. please..anyone...

30th..
ill make my way back to masterton.
route undecided.. be south any way, ive got the day to wonder home..


so thats the route.

any ones welcome to travel with me or just for a few hours.
if you wish to camp over, be best to make a booking.
im tenting it..

now i need to map out distances so i dont end up walking...:no:

JMJ.

Aah you changed the dates... :no:

Won't be able to attend then... gotta go the following week; have fun guys!

[junkmanjoe]

well my road trip is cancled...........:(. at least until i get my bike repaired.

JMJ

[dino3310]

well my road trip is cancled...........:(. at least until i get my bike repaired.

JMJ

:(:(:(:(:(:(

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate would have been a sweet ride dude...:cool:

get ya bike sorted mate....im heading for the south early next year,,rip up a little gravel,,,molesworth and rainbow... one long weekend..
ya in..:2thumbsup

[dino3310]

what dates you looking at mate, ive got a temp fix on the xr at the moment, will see how she runs over xmas

[junkmanjoe]

will have to check the calendar, see when the long weekends are.
ive got free place to stay on the st Arnard road. plenty room for others to come.
its just a couple roads that need to be ridden..

[Cary]

Sorry to hear that Joe. Hate it when a new purchase has a little hickup.....been there :no:

[junkmanjoe]

hey dino....maybe we could rent a room at carys new batch....looks cool up there..:apint:

[Cary]

hey dino....maybe we could rent a room at carys new batch....looks cool up there..:apint:

No charge to you Joe, I owe ya :clap:

Little basic at the moment tho......

[Paladin]

well my road trip is cancled...........:(. at least until i get my bike repaired.

JMJ

Are you not expecting your crutch to be sorted by then mate?

You can always head up the East Cape & Coromandel the following week when Benjah & I are going! We're leaving on the 1st or 2nd bro!

[junkmanjoe]

cheers davo we see how things go mate. get bike to the :doctor: see whats what.


JMJ

[Paladin]

cheers davo we see how things go mate. get bike to the :doctor: see whats what.


JMJ

Well, I just accepted an offer on the DR this morning, so presuming the guy completes the deal, I better find a new bike sharpish or I won't be heading to the East Cape & Coro either!
:doh:

[dino3310]

Well, I just accepted an offer on the DR this morning, so presuming the guy completes the deal, I better find a new bike sharpish or I won't be heading to the East Cape & Coro either!
:doh:

bugga, i was gonna make an offer too.
was thinking 2boxes of Tui's and my lawn mower, staight swap

[Paladin]

bugga, i was gonna make an offer too.
was thinking 2boxes of Tui's and my lawn mower, staight swap

Haha! Could be a long trip round the East Cape on a lawn mower LOL! The Tui's wold help tho! :msn-wink:

Still can't believe I've gotta sell the DR for under $7k for an '09 to shift it; the used bike market is totally shite at the moment!
Funny but I had just decided to say screw it and keep it, put some more road orientated adv tyres on and change the seat & tank to tourify it too! At least in the $6500 price range I have options for a not too old twin, like a 2001/2 Transalp - bit "vanilla" but would do the job I want (commuting & adv touring)! Ev0lution's Africa Twin would be nice to own but he's asking way too much for it, especially since according to him on the @ thread on here, the Haynes manual says it really may be a '94, not a '96 as it says on TM - will be interesting to see what it goes for if he does put it up for auction instead! More like $6500 max I would guess, that's the area the last couple on TM have sold for! ;)

[junkmanjoe]

Dude , thats dope news dog... total wraped you sold the black beast...
so new wheels aye..

JMJ

[Paladin]

Dude , thats dope news dog... total wraped you sold the black beast...
so new wheels aye..

JMJ

well.... it aint SOLD til the cash is in my bank account LOL!
:devil2:

Then

[JATZ]

Well done Paladin, took a while but you got there in the end,Maybe you need to make an offer on ev0lutions bike, wave some folding under his nose :D

[dino3310]

ya wont go wrong with one of these Dave http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260021441.htm cheap as nuts

[Box'a'bits]

ya wont go wrong with one of these Dave http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260021441.htm cheap as nuts
We wants it... my precious..:niceone:..BUT...Mandy is limiting bikes in the garage.

Fairly sure that this is the same bike that sold 15 mths ago for $5.5k. I bid but missed. Cosmetically looks a dog - 12 mths ago was much tidier. See some rust, missing left crash bar, the previous owner painted the barrels (now peeling), and the oil leaks seem to be much as they were 12 mths ago. Seats ripped in at least 2 places. Hopefully the foam is okay. Mostly cosmetic, easy fix...Hagon rear shock, panniers. My assessment - potentially good buying there.

[dino3310]

ya wont go wrong with one of these Dave http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260021441.htm cheap as nuts

This one would be even betterer Davo http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260063984.htm cheap as chips:drool:

[marks]

This one would be even betterer Davo http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260063984.htm cheap as chips:drool:

thats Ryans old one I think

buy one of these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-259870877.htm)

awesome adventure tourer
more character than a boat load of vstroms or clagged old bimmers

[Box'a'bits]

thats Ryans old one I think

Correct. Barry managed to buy the BMW R100GS that was advertised a few week ago for $2.9k. That needs a bit of work though. Don't think Claire will let him have multiple bikes...

[Paladin]

This one would be even betterer Davo http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-260063984.htm cheap as chips:drool:

Yeah saw that one on TM while at work today! Nice price.

[dino3310]

Yeah saw that one on TM while at work today! Nice price.

cheapy alrite, theres a lot of bloody cheap deals going at the mo, good time to have some spare dosh tucked away, great time to be getting some more toys:rolleyes: just a shame most of us are broke:Pokey:

[Paladin]

cheapy alrite, theres a lot of bloody cheap deals going at the mo, good time to have some spare dosh tucked away, great time to be getting some more toys:rolleyes: just a shame most of us are broke:Pokey:

No kidding, it's a buyers market out there as I have just found out!
:gob:

[Woodman]

thats Ryans old one I think

buy one of these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-259870877.htm)

awesome adventure tourer
more character than a boat load of vstroms or clagged old bimmers

I am with marks, them scramblers are very pretty.

[Paladin]

I am with marks, them scramblers are very pretty.
I'm afraid you & Mark will not be seeing me on a scrambler anytime soon!
:msn-wink:

[bart]

I'm afraid you & Mark will not be seeing me on a scrambler anytime soon!
:msn-wink:

Hmmmm. I'd like a scrambler as a second bike. Nice and low for short buggers like me. It would be a refreshing change to be able to touch the ground. :niceone:

[GPS MAN]

I have never seen one on the road.... I am sure they are out there....:argh:

[GPS MAN]

That would work for me! Schedule permitting ....work that it>>>>>

Keep me posted!