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Templar
27th November 2009, 19:17
Thinking of packing up the Sprint and going solo somewhere for an overnight tomorrow, weather dependant. Thinking somewhere west coastish so I can pitch my tent and watch the sunset somewhere.

Can anyone recommend anywhere good? Probably want to ride maybe 4-5 hours max with a few stops. Departing from Auckland.

Cheers!
shafty
27th November 2009, 19:21
One of our favourites is the camping ground opposite the Tapu Tavern up the coast from Thames - beer and food just across the road.....I know its a bit close for you, but if you go there the long way......

Have fun and tell us all about it
GOONR
27th November 2009, 20:08
Mrs GOONR suggested Tutukaka, never been there myself but could be worth a go.
MadDuck
27th November 2009, 20:12
Mrs GOONR suggested Tutukaka, never been there myself but could be worth a go.

I agree with Mrs GOONR. Been a while since I been to the camp ground but it sure is a beauty spot but its only about 2-3 hours North of Auckland so maybe somewhere further North?
AD345
27th November 2009, 20:29
Omapere

But it's gonna rain tomorrow night
Templar
27th November 2009, 20:41
Damn it looks like you might be right.

Just sidetracking a bit, how long does to take to get to Cape Rianga on a bike from Auckland?
EJK
27th November 2009, 20:50
Damn it looks like you might be right.

Just sidetracking a bit, how long does to take to get to Cape Rianga on a bike from Auckland?

About 5-7 hours one way, give or take. When riding in rain watch out for the rail way lines in Kawakawa town (if you are heading that direction). The railway lines are death traps for bikes when wet. Absolute death trap.
MadDuck
27th November 2009, 20:53
About 5-7 hours one way, give or take. When riding in rain watch out for the rail way lines in Kawakawa town (if you are heading that direction). The railway lines are death traps for bikes when wet. Absolute death trap.

Hmmmm...wait that was on an FXR 150 if my memory banks are still working?

You legend
EJK
27th November 2009, 20:59
Hmmmm...wait that was on an FXR 150 if my memory banks are still working?

You legend

That's where I fell off. Death trap. Absolute death trap.
I'm preety sure even the mighty ST1050 Sprint would go down too if ridden over without caution.
Caution, extreme caution. Plenty of warnings given.
Achtung!