Northern Exposure Tour 2010

[Qkchk]

:wari:5th Annual Northern Exposure Tour 2010:wari:


That time of the year again! Qkchk and Qkkid would like to announce the NET 2010 :2thumbsup

A 3 day tour during the Auckland anniversary Weekend - 30th, 31st Jan and the 1st Feb 2010.
Up the West Coast to the Far North (Lighthouse @ Cape Reinga) and back down the East Coast.

Tour Itinerary:

Saturday 30th Jan

- Meeting Shell Westgate @ 8.30am with a pre ride briefing @ 9am leaving shortly after. BE THERE BEFORE THE BRIEFING!
- We are then taking the backroads / SH16 up to Wellsford
- Up to Maungatoroto, Dargaville and the WAIPOUA FOREST (can stop to see the giant Kauri tree TANE MAHUTA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C4%81ne_Mahuta) if need be).
- Stopping at Opononi (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Opononi_beach2.jpg) for lunch (awesome view of the harbor while you eat)
- Boarding the Vehicle Ferry at Rawene across to Kohukohu
- Rejoin SH1 and 'carve' the Maungamuka Gorge through to Kaitaia
- Time permitting and sore bums, could go out to Ahipara for a looksee etc..
- Finish up for the first day @ Waipapakauri Ramp, Ninety Mile Beach Park. This is were we will be based for the two night stay.
They have cabins and tent sites. (See below for booking info)

Sunday 31st Jan

Two options available here:

1. Corner carving junkies
We will be doing a rough figure of eight route to maximize the Maungamukas! Ride down the west side via Ahipara and Broadwood and out to the Maungamukas again then over to the East Coast and back via Waimate North and the gorge again. (Once you ride the 'mukas you will want to do it again and again, believe me!) Two doses of the 'mukas in one day! :woohoo: :wari:

Optional
Drop into the Mangonui Fish Shop for gorgeous Fish n' Chups for lunch.


OR


2. Touring to the Cape
For those who have not been up to the cape, take the opportunity to ride to the northernmost end of New Zealand, you cant go any further than the lighthouse! You can see where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean, on a clear day you can also see the Three Kings Islands.

NOTE: The last 18kms or so to the Lighthouse IS IN GRAVEL! They are doing extensive road works up there to put it all into tarseal (due to be finished in a couple of years) but its still very rideable.


Optional
If you do not wish to ride in gravel you can go as far as Waitiki Landing for a cuppa or lunch.

On return, drop in at Houhora Heads for an icecream and then stop off at Awanui @ the Ancient Kauri Kingdom (awesome walk through staircase inside a Kauri tree) www.ancientkauri.co.nz


Then:

Both groups then make their way back to Ninety Mile Beach Park for a drink or 5 and then settle in for BBQ dinner (or a Lamb on the Spit Smorgasbord - Not in operation at the moment but I have talked with the camp owners who are looking at bringing this back in time for our stay, fingers crossed...)


Monday 1st Feb

- Depart Waipapakauri Ramp travelling the beautiful and picturesque East Coast down through Taipa, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay
- Continue on south via Matauri Bay and Kerikeri
- Over to Paihia for a late breakfast
- Rejoin SH1 at Kawakawa down to Whangarei
- Can go either way at Wellsford (SH1 or SH16) but would recommend SH16 due to Long weekend traffic.....
- Fin.

Optional
BBQ and Swim at our place in Albany once we get back into Auckland.


IMPORTANT STUFF - Please Read

1. This will be a MEDIUM PACED RIDE (open road cruising .... not warp speed, it IS a tour...) Open to all types of bikes.
If you intend on joining us, you must be able to ride at open road speeds competently. Learner riders, sorry this ride is NOT for you.
Please ensure your bike is roadworthy and capable of completing the (approx) 1500kms we will be doing over the 3 days.

2. People are welcome to join us for half a day or for the full 3 days, whatever suits your schedule (as long as you can abide by Rule #1)

3. I will not be responsible for anyone's actions to, from and during the tour. You will be responsible for yourself.

4. You are responsible for your own bookings, we are all grown adults here (well some of us are...)
Book your accommodation for the 30th and 31st Jan with the Top Ten Ninety Mile Holiday Park (http://www.top10.co.nz/parks/90mile-holiday-park.html) or ring them on 0800-367-719. Most of the cabins can accommodate up to 4 people*. First in first served.........

*On a budget, want to save money? Why not get a cabin and share it with a few people to get costs down?

We will be only a five minute walk away from Ninety Mile Beach, so pack your togs and sandshoes!

5. Usually the long weekend up north is fine, very HOT weather... :cool: We will be going regardless of the weather.....(unless tropical cyclone :doh:)

6. Food and drinks can be purchased at the accommodation premises or take a trip to Kaitaia for supplies (approx 15mins ride from accommodation)

7. Please register your attendance HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2286&day=2010-1-30). It would be nice to get a overall picture of numbers attending, Thanks.

8. Google Maps on where we are going, complete with fuel stations and food stops;

Day 1 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d63fef6169c22455&z=8)

Day 2 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d753d65bb09ee9b4&z=9)

Day 3 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d765d96cde615bb0&z=8)


Here is a report (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23974&highlight=northern+exposure) and another (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=24032&highlight=northern+exposure) from one of our previous Northern Exposure Tours..... so you can see what your getting yourself into... ;)

Roll on the long weekend!

[Qkchk]

We plan on having the 'usual' swim and BBQ at our place in Albany on the return home for those on the ride......

[Qkchk]

Reserved for more info

[hospitalfood]

Sadly I will be in Australia at the time. Have a good ride all.

[Kiwi Graham]

Sweet As.
Myself and Mrs KG are coming and all booked in.

[Pumba]

Well I cant see any reason why I wouldnt be attending.

Will be number 3 for me.

[red mermaid]

Mmm, has lots of appeal.

Have to think about it, check my leave, and see if I can get permission from SWMBO.

[Qkkid]

Well I cant see any reason why I wouldnt be attending.

Will be number 3 for me.

Good man:niceone:
:not: :not:Those mammamukas:drool:

:bleh:I could stay on that bit of road all day:shutup::blip::wari::banana:
I think i better attend:msn-wink:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Good man:niceone:
:not: :not:Those mammamukas:drool:

:bleh:I could stay on that bit of road all day:shutup::blip::I think i better attend:msn-wink:




not warp speed, it IS a tour

Well steve this means you can't come this year especially after wellington :bleh:

[Morcs]

Doh I just sold all my luggage...

[Qkchk]

Doh I just sold all my luggage...

So whats wrong with 'just winging it' with a backpack eh?

[Kiwi Graham]

Doh I just sold all my luggage...

We will have a bit of room in the Givi mate if your stuck

[Qkchk]

Update:

Planning on a swim 'n BBQ once we are back into Auckland for those on the tour, at our place in Albany - so bring your togs!

[gunnyrob]

Ramon & I are a tentative at this stage. Will confirm once me mum's birthday plans firm up.

[Qkkid]

not warp speed, it IS a tour

Well steve this means you can't come this year especially after wellington :bleh:

:psst::scratch:Only speedsters get tickets:whistle:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Doh I just sold all my luggage...

You only need a clean pair of undies mate. What was your excuse last year.:shifty:

[DMNTD]

...- so bring your togs!

Oh my...that would be a first! :eek:

[wynw]

NOTE: The last 18kms or so to the Lighthouse IS IN GRAVEL! They are doing extensive road works up there to put it all into tarseal (due to be finished in a couple of years) but its still very rideable.

Pretty sure its only the last couple of k's left unsealed now, will try and find out and keep you posted

[Morcs]

You only need a clean pair of undies mate. What was your excuse last year.:shifty:

My bike is too small for long trips now... cant get time off work anyhoo.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

My bike is too small for long trips now... cant get time off work anyhoo.

What do you mean it's a long weekend you wally

[Morcs]

[/B]

What do you mean it's a long weekend you wally

Which for me means a day in leiu and time and a half most likely :)
plus i work saturdays

[Qkchk]

What do you mean it's a long weekend you wally

Forget him, he wouldn't last the distance anyway :bleh:

[Qkkid]

Oh my...that would be a first! :eek:

:no:if ya had come the last two trips you would have been BBQing and swimming :yes:
:confused:Not that wed ever see ya in a pair of togs:laugh:

[geoffm]

Trying to convince the Othe rHalf to come up with the campervan. If si, we can carry gear in it.
geoff

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Trying to convince the Othe rHalf to come up with the campervan. If si, we can carry gear in it.
geoff

That would be good that way we could see the baby. So what it a boy or girl.:yes:

[Qkchk]

Trying to convince the Othe rHalf to come up with the campervan. If si, we can carry gear in it.
geoff

Been on nappy duty to get some domestic credits? Good lad.

[pocketcracker]

come 1 come all once ya ride the norf roads you will then move up the island into the dark side HEHEHE ! .. can't wait will just have my bike serviced and licence back so could b a good excuse to chuck 1 -10,000 kz ont he clock b4 trade in ! ................. Ps, 4 times up the munagamukas and the norfland crew where wanting to go just once more ... so hope its dry makes way more fun , and not so much throttle response needed hehehe, AYE MIKE .. *fish tail king*

[BASS-TREBLE]

I'm in!!

Will be heading up that morning from Tauranga, unless someone wants to offer a young bloke a bed...

Could someone please mark the westgate service station on google maps for me? I can't seem to find anything...

[Gremlin]

Could someone please mark the westgate service station on google maps for me? I can't seem to find anything...
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=shell+massey+north&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=32.007064,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=shell+massey+north&hnear=&ll=-36.815744,174.608631&spn=0.033395,0.077162&z=14

[BASS-TREBLE]

Thank you sir

[Qkchk]

Hope those who intend on coming are getting their shit together and booking themselves in................:Pokey:

Got to remember that it is a Holiday Park and those cabins will be snapped up fairly quickly for the long holiday weekend! :cool:

[Thani-B]

PirateJafa and I are keen, but is anyone else "tent-ing" it?

[Qkkid]

PirateJafa and I are keen, but is anyone else "tent-ing" it?

Normally there are 1 or 2 that do :niceone:
We tend to socialise around Qkchks and Qkkids cabin with a pile of tables you will be sweet:niceone:

[OutForADuck]

I'm tentative..need to sort out dog :..... Watch this space.

[Kiwi Graham]

Hope those who intend on coming are getting their shit together and booking themselves in................:Pokey:

Got to remember that it is a Holiday Park and those cabins will be snapped up fairly quickly for the long holiday weekend! :cool:

All sorted mate :niceone:

[Pumba]

Hope those who intend on coming are getting their shit together and booking themselves in................:Pokey:

Got to remember that it is a Holiday Park and those cabins will be snapped up fairly quickly for the long holiday weekend! :cool:

All in good time:rolleyes:

[Qkchk]

All in good time:rolleyes:

This aint no wine or friggin cheese ad...............

[wynw]

Just talked to a guy tonight who was working on the road at the cape... reckons about 5km still unsealed but buses use it daily so should be in pretty good nick.

[Thani-B]

Normally there are 1 or 2 that do :niceone:
We tend to socialise around Qkchks and Qkkids cabin with a pile of tables you will be sweet:niceone:

Sweet will get onto that then. Can't wait :Punk:

[OutForADuck]

I'll be coming although looking like I may have to tent it now.. Anyone got a spot in a cabin free? Don't really feel like lugging a tent the whole way up and down!!!

[BASS-TREBLE]

I still need to get a bed.

Who wants to join me? The top10 site wont let me try and book atm.

Will PM you OutForADuck

Anyone else?

[OutForADuck]

I still need to get a bed.

Who wants to join me? The top10 site wont let me try and book atm.

Will PM you OutForADuck

Anyone else?

So looks like you me and pumba are sorted!!!

[BASS-TREBLE]

So looks like you me and pumba are sorted!!!

Yep thats us =D

I will put out a quiet word to everyone that insomnia01 is looking for a bed

On a side note, what time are you all meeting on sat morning?

[gunnyrob]

Ramon & I can make it. We'll take the Cape option, thank you very Ta.

[Qkkid]

Yep thats us =D

I will put out a quiet word to everyone that insomnia01 is looking for a bed

On a side note, what time are you all meeting on sat morning?

Read first page buddy all on first post;)

[BASS-TREBLE]

Saturday 30th Jan

- Meeting @ Shell Westgate then taking the backroads / SH16 up to Wellsford
- Up to Maungatoroto, Dargaville and the WAIPOUA FOREST (can stop to see the giant Kauri tree TANE MAHUTA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C4%81ne_Mahuta) if need be).
- Stopping at Opononi (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Opononi_beach2.jpg) for lunch (awesome view of the harbor while you eat)
- Boarding the Vehicle Ferry at Rawene across to Kohukohu
- Rejoin SH1 and 'carve' the Maungamuka Gorge through to Kaitaia
- Time permitting and sore bums, could go out to Ahipara for a looksee etc..
- Finish up for the first day @ Waipapakauri Ramp, Ninety Mile Beach Park.

I cant find a time on there anywhere?

It's not very important, I'll probably ride up that morning.

[Qkkid]

I cant find a time on there anywhere?

It's not very important, I'll probably ride up that morning.
:Oops:Normally meet around 8am leave at 9am ;) sorry about that but final details will be posted as we get closer to the day matey.

[Qkchk]

Usually we post up the time closer to the date but because you are coming up from the South, I would plan on arriving no later than 8.45am at Shell Westgate for the pre-ride briefing. Most of us will start meeting up there around 8.30am, leaving @ 9am.

Everyone will need to be fuelled up and ready to go by 9am.

[Qkkid]

We have 5 unregistered riders. 15 members coming so far. :banana: Accomodation bookings is very important. :yes: There is a spare bed going in Pumbas/Outforaducks cabin if somebody would like it, just get in contact with them.:2thumbsup

[mnkyboy]

There is a spare bed going in Pumbas/Outforaducks cabin if somebody would like it, just get in contact with them.:2thumbsup


No there isn't

I called dibs at the luge night

[Pumba]

No there isn't

I called dibs at the luge night

Ahhh shit:Oops:

[OutForADuck]

I did say he would have to bunk with your carl :eek5:

[Gareth51]

Thanks for the invite but have decided to go south again. The Woodstock Rally last week in January and the Vincent Rally the following week

[Pumba]

I did say he would have to bunk with your carl :eek5:

Hmmmm, then the question is who will be the big spoon and who will be the little spoon:sick:

[OutForADuck]

Hmmmm, then the question is who will be the big spoon and who will be the little spoon:sick:

I'll let you guys draw straws.... or something like that :eek5:

[Scotty595]

Sounds like a good ride. May be keen, Anyone got a spare seat that can take my wife? Have to check if I am working on that monday or not though (starting new job)

[Mrs Busa Pete]

We are all booked and ready to go.:clap:

[BASS-TREBLE]

I'm all booked and ready, dragging the folks up too.

Thats going to be a good week, AC/DC on the 4th too. :headbang:

[SixPackBack]

You still going Pumba?........

[Qkkid]

You still going Pumba?........

<_<He sure is

[SixPackBack]

<_<He sure is

Broken arm might slow him down.

[OutForADuck]

Sounds like a good ride. May be keen, Anyone got a spare seat that can take my wife? Have to check if I am working on that monday or not though (starting new job)

Off loading luggage aye.... I could put the pegs back on the back of the streetfighter but your wife may never speak to you again!!!!

Took my nephew a while to get speaking after I took him out over Christmas :shutup: and then it was mostly gibberish and something about his hands on the ground??

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Well I cant see any reason why I wouldnt be attending.

Will be number 3 for me.

So can you see any reason now..

[Pumba]

You still going Pumba?........


<_<He sure is


Broken arm might slow him down.


So can you see any reason now..

Hmm yea thanks you bastrds, the chances of me attending have decreased markably scince the 29th:(

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hmm yea thanks you bastrds, the chances of me attending have decreased markably scince the 29th:(

You can always drive up..ute is uto isn't it.:dodge:

[Pumba]

You can always drive up..ute is uto isn't it.:dodge:

Oh yes cause that will be fun:Pokey: And the ute is manual

[OutForADuck]

Looks like we have a spare bed going :rolleyes:

Dude how'd you manage to break the arm?

[Pumba]

Looks like we have a spare bed going :rolleyes:

Dude how'd you manage to break the arm?

typing one handed is hard. its a story for over a beer

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Oh yes cause that will be fun:Pokey: And the ute is manual

Hay if dumped can ride with a broken leg surely you can ride with a broken arm.

[Qkchk]

Thanks for the invite but have decided to go south again. The Woodstock Rally last week in January and the Vincent Rally the following week

We'll catch you down at the Queens Birthday Gathering then eh?

[Qkchk]

typing one handed is hard. its a story for over a beer

Mate! You coming up for a beer tomorrow night (ATNR)?

[Pumba]

Well I got out of hospital today, still down at mum and dads. Might make it up but probally not. Will see how tomorrow go's

[thehovel]

PirateJafa and I are keen, but is anyone else "tent-ing" it?


Well there will be 2 of us. There is no other way total freedom & I have the pack-rack that will carry all in sundry no probs. Regards Richard

[Qkchk]

Good Stuff Richard!

[Qkchk]

It sounds like all the cabins are close to being fully booked (if not already). If you intend on coming along and havent already booked, I would suggest ringing Ninety Mile Top Ten (details in first post) ASAP to see if you can still grab a spot! Failing that, you can still have the tenting option....... :laugh:

[Cristian]

Looks like we have a spare bed going :rolleyes:

Dude how'd you manage to break the arm?

I will take his bed. I wanted to go in this trip but I didn't know about it until today. So I think is my luck to have acomodation at this stage. Thank you.

[OutForADuck]

I will take his bed. I wanted to go in this trip but I didn't know about it until today. So I think is my luck to have acomodation at this stage. Thank you.

and Pumba your bodies not even cold yet :bye:

Was hoping to buy you a beer last night.... you were missed mate.

P.S. the rumours I was just wanting to hear the "story"are all rubbish..... but come to think of it......

[Pumba]

Was hoping to buy you a beer last night.... you were missed mate.

Hows that for careing. Had vehicle troubles i.e I dont own an auto and my sister is acting like a bitch and not wanting me to have the only one mum and dad own. put dont worry problem sorted I now have a set of wheels :2thumbsup

[OutForADuck]

Cool.. might see you next Thursday then....

Hey I think Christian really cared about the bed :crazy:

[Qkchk]

Only a couple of weekends to go...........

It has been validated that all the cabins have now gone, so if you intend on coming and haven't yet booked a room, you have 4 options left:

1. Bring a tent and sleeping bag!
2. Book a motel in Kaitaia (and meet us at designated points)
3. Just join us for a half day ride on either the Saturday or the Monday
4. Perform sexual favors to gain a bed :lol:

[geoffm]

I might have to bail out of his trip (first one I have missed :-(
It was an extremely expensive Christmas with lots of bills :-(

[Qkchk]

No problems Geoff - start saving up for Queens Birthday (KB Gathering in Turangi) ;)

[bigkev]

I was up there last week ONLY ABOUT 6km of gravel left and is work is going on now so more seal will probably be down before the tour.
One thing to note is where there is no seal the road is in various stages of prep some parts smooth some still a base course.



NOTE: The last 18kms or so to the Lighthouse IS IN GRAVEL! They are doing extensive road works up there to put it all into tarseal (due to be finished in a couple of years) but its still very rideable.

Pretty sure its only the last couple of k's left unsealed now, will try and find out and keep you posted

[insomnia01]

I was up there last week ONLY ABOUT 6km of gravel left and is work is going on now so more seal will probably be down before the tour.
One thing to note is where there is no seal the road is in various stages of prep some parts smooth some still a base course.

Thats good to hear seeing I will be up there at the end of Feb

[BASS-TREBLE]

What's the current head/bike count if I may ask???

[Qkkid]

What's the current head/bike count if I may ask???

16 at mo i think

[Qkchk]

16 at mo i think

More always turn up on the day - Quite a few have shown interest that they may join us for the leg up through the Waipora Forest.

[Qkchk]

Rightio. Have spent some time with Google maps and have produced a outline of Day 1, 2 and 3

Day 1 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d63fef6169c22455&z=8)

Day 2 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d753d65bb09ee9b4&z=9)

Day 3 Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114457715270444506428.00047d765d96cde615bb0&z=8)

These have all the details on where we are going - which roads and where the fuel / food stops are. Should find it informative.

[Qkchk]

These have all the details on where we are going - which roads and where the fuel / food stops are. Should find it informative.

You are welcome to print these out but we will be using the pointer system to guide everyone, so not a big deal.

[wynw]

If anyone is after more corners on the monday the coast road from Russel could be worth a thought,( some nice beaches and scenery and did i say corners).
Will try and catch you guys somewhere along the way.

[Qkchk]

If anyone is after more corners on the monday the coast road from Russel could be worth a thought,( some nice beaches and scenery and did i say corners).
Will try and catch you guys somewhere along the way.

Yeah the Russell road is a corner carvers dream. Can be tricky with mad locals and holiday traffic. I'd suspect most of us will be wanting to take a more direct line home (with the exception of Waipu / Mangawhai).

Might see you in Paihia for brunch?

[Attis]

Thanks for the maps. Great to know the planned route, petrol stations and food options. So I am coming with my better half. She will drive up in a van. We have lots of space if someone needs help with luggage or anyone needs a ride.

[Attis]

Hi, do you still need accomodation for the night?

[Attis]

I'm in!!

Will be heading up that morning from Tauranga, unless someone wants to offer a young bloke a bed...

Could someone please mark the westgate service station on google maps for me? I can't seem to find anything...

Hi, do you still need accomodation for the night?

[BASS-TREBLE]

Thank you for the offer mate but it has been sorted.

My folks decided to come up too and they have friends nearby so we will stay there


See you all next week.

[Kiwi Graham]

Mmm my touring ass twitch is starting, means the time for the off is approaching!!
Do we know if the lamb spit roast is a goer for Sunday night yet?
See you all at West Gate in a couple of weeks.

[Qkchk]

Lastest info on Cape Reinga SH1F (road to the Lighthouse)

Seems they have only 6 kms of gravel left to seal ... :woohoo: Road to be completed by mid-2010.

When they started the project back in 2007, it was started from the Lighthouse end not from Waitiki Landing (as not to damage the road with heavy machinery)

Have a look HERE (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/capereinga/) for all the info on the works.

[Qkchk]

Mmm my touring ass twitch is starting, means the time for the off is approaching!!
Do we know if the lamb spit roast is a goer for Sunday night yet?
See you all at West Gate in a couple of weeks.

I got a similar weird feeling - it involves putting on my Ventura pack frame and bolting the rear sets back on? :scratch:

Just rung the Campsite - No Lamb on the Spit for the Sunday however the Restaurant will be open 'A La Cart' and Takeaways. We could either plan to have a group BBQ (buy your own Meat) or check out the Restaurant.

Some cabins have become available as per post below....

[Qkchk]

The campsite has had a few cancellations, so there are 5 or 6 cabins available!

[BASS-TREBLE]

Man those maps are helpful!!!!

Has anyone gone up ninety mile beach on the way to the cape on a bike?

[Qkkid]

You can only go so far ....... but not on a sportsbike:shutup:

[BASS-TREBLE]

I thought that might be the case!

Oh well, was just a thought

[Qkchk]

I thought that might be the case!

Oh well, was just a thought

If you were feeling adventurous, you can get on the beach (2 min ride from the campsite) and ride either north to Hukatere or south to Ahipara. I would only recommend this on Low tide as you can ride below the high tide mark on the hard sand. It can be done on a sportsbike but with a bit of care and know-how, becides salt water aint healthy for the bike ;)

[DIN PELENDA]

Hi guys I just book cabin for 80$ per night for me and my son, cabin can sleep 5 it means 3 more with 15 $ extra per person if anyone care to share cost PM me. I like to take R1 and no tent, if I have to take tent will have to take ST but is got shit (wrong) tyre on beck of it from SI trip . 80+(3x15=45)=125 per night 125:5=25 $ per night that mean will cost you 25 $ per night.
Din

[Qkchk]

will cost you 25 $ per night.
Din

Good stuff! Must be a few out there still deciding if they are coming at the last minute.....

[nzkalt61]

Hope to join you guys on Sat. Looks like you'r come'n up Paparoa Rd through Otaika Valley Rd to Maungatapere then Dargaville. If thats correct what time do you expect to get to Maungatapere? If not what time do you expect to get to Dargaville?

[NinjaNanna]

So do any of you buggars not snore???

[Qkchk]

Hope to join you guys on Sat. Looks like you'r come'n up Paparoa Rd through Otaika Valley Rd to Maungatapere then Dargaville. If thats correct what time do you expect to get to Maungatapere? If not what time do you expect to get to Dargaville?

Between 9am and 4pm? :lol:

Would only be guessing that we will be leaving Paparoa petrol station around 11am. Depends on fuel endurance of bikes in the group / how many stop for fuel in Wellsford.

How much notice do you need? I can ring you from Paparoa / Wellsford or even while we are on Paparoa road (have bluetooth intercom with my phone so can take calls while riding)

[Qkchk]

So do any of you buggars not snore???

Your safe NN, Pumba wont be there to suck in the walls this year.

[Qkchk]

Condition of the SH1F (Road the the Cape), email back from Terry Buckley who is the Principal Engineer for the Cape Road project;


"Traveling north the first 3km is rough due to earthworks

The next 1km will be sealed, the next 1km will be unsealed but smooth and the remainder to the Cape is sealed"

[NinjaNanna]

Your safe NN, Pumba wont be there to suck in the walls this year.

say what!!!! Pumbas not coming!!!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

say what!!!! Pumbas not coming!!!

What I thought you where going to be in Aussie. How is jasinda? hope i have slelt that wright

[Pumba]

say what!!!! Pumbas not coming!!!

Well if you wernt off playing with your good dam horse all the time you would bloody well know that already, wouldnt you.

I had a we comming togeaathr with the pavement at Taupo and now thanks to ACC own a lovely plate that holds my wrist togeather

[Pumba]

What I thought you where going to be in Aussie. How is jasinda? hope i have slelt that wright

No worse than anything else you spell:shutup:

[Qkchk]

say what!!!! Pumbas not coming!!!

Pumba decided to throw his bike down the track so Steve wouldnt be able to give him the learn in the Mangamukas. :dodge:

[NinjaNanna]

Well if you wernt off playing with your good dam horse all the time you would bloody well know that already, wouldnt you.

I had a we comming togeaathr with the pavement at Taupo and now thanks to ACC own a lovely plate that holds my wrist togeather

Mate that sucks, left or right arm, and was it the bucket or the tripple? How much longer till it heals. I'd have come visit ya in hospital if I'd known! How long were you in for whilst they fitted the plate.

And on the subject of ACC you may be interested to know that whilst playing polocrosse I've had 3 falls (2 of which I was lucky to get up and walk away from) and currently have a nice cut over one eye and a close to broken nose (the nose wasn't game related - damn horse headbutted me in the stable).

And ACC cares that I ride a motorbike - oh the irony of it. Mind you we do pay additional acc levies in our accociation registration fees so its not totally ironic.

[NinjaNanna]

What I thought you where going to be in Aussie. How is jasinda? hope i have slelt that wright


Jacinda is doing well, about 8 weeks left so she's feeling huge and not getting a lot of sleep at night. Other than that its going pretty well all things considered.

[nzkalt61]

My no. is 0212577092 but dont think the reseption at Paparoa is any good
Between 9am and 4pm? :lol:

Would only be guessing that we will be leaving Paparoa petrol station around 11am. Depends on fuel endurance of bikes in the group / how many stop for fuel in Wellsford.

How much notice do you need? I can ring you from Paparoa / Wellsford or even while we are on Paparoa road (have bluetooth intercom with my phone so can take calls while riding)

[Pumba]

Pumba decided to throw his bike down the track so Steve wouldnt be able to give him the learn in the Mangamukas. :dodge:

Ohh, that is low. Especially given that I have no way of defending this claim at the moment. Oh well, past evidence scince the purchase of a Bking proves that this situation would be reversed. In fact I think I saw Steve running away from the corner I came off on after throwing down some oil, yes, yes it is all coming back to me:shifty:


Mate that sucks, left or right arm, and was it the bucket or the tripple? blah, blah, blah...........

Its ok it was the bucket, it is designed to crash, guess I am not. Will catch up and go into details sometime soon, its a bit of a story. So getting headbuted by a hourse in the stable, that is a bit like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer when working on the bike (enter Busa Pete)

[Qkchk]

Will catch up and go into details sometime soon, its a bit of a story. So getting headbuted by a hourse in the stable, that is a bit like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer when working on the bike (enter Busa Pete)

Starting to sound like an episode of Home Improvements... :whistle:

[Qkchk]

My no. is 0212577092 but dont think the reseption at Paparoa is any good

Will either send you a txt or give you a ring just before we leave Paparoa then?

[nzkalt61]

OK thanks see you Sat
Will either send you a txt or give you a ring just before we leave Paparoa then?

[Qkchk]

Weather is a bit sketchy at the moment - One minute it's meant to be raining, next its not. Friday afternoon will be the best time to check out the upcoming rain report, will post something up here...

Have a good feeling about the weather...... fingers x'd.

[Kiwi Graham]

It'll be sweet mate, maybe a little damp on Sunday ;)

[NinjaNanna]

that is a bit like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer when working on the bike (enter Busa Pete)

:rofl:

I really must get to the pub more often

[insomnia01]

Enjoy the weekend guys & girls, I'm a bit :mad::mad: I'm unable to join in the longweekend festivites ( Scooter's still in rehab :wacko::wacko: ) hope all goes well look forward to a ride report & a update on the roadworks out to the lighthouse

chur

[Qkchk]

Well I think the weather gods have thrown us a freakin bone! :banana:

Fine weather reported for over the long weekend for Northland. May get some strong East / soueast winds but it should remain a bit cooler than last week. Low chance of getting drizzle on Sunday evening (if even that) otherwise it's nothing but :sunny: forecasted!

Check out the 3-day rain report HERE (http://www.metservice.co.nz/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-3-day)

[BASS-TREBLE]

Thats awesome news!

We're leaving tonight to stay in AKL, so will see you all tomorrow.

Dirk

[pocketcracker]

see ya on the road dirk ... havent seen ya in cpl yrs ..

myself and mike and kev will be in dargaville awaiting ya txt from paparoa or sumwhere along the way .. ready to join in on the norfward blast !

[Qkchk]

Anyone else is welcome to come along just a day ride tomorrow (provided you are capable of riding open speed limits and ain't a muppet on your bike)

Please make sure you are there BEFORE 9am otherwise if you miss the briefing you might as well stay @ home...

A suggestion for those intending on doing the day ride:
Come up as far as Opononi with the group, after lunch at the tavern head over to Kaikohe and return back to Auckland via Twin Bridges.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Didn't know you were coming Kyle! Will be good to see ya for sure.

See you all tomorrow

[DIN PELENDA]

And if anyone still need accommodation we got 2 bads in cabin , provide you don't snore :innocent: and I change my mind about taking my son along, instead I'm taking my 7 year old girl with me. See you guys in the morning .

[Pumba]

Bleh, your all a bunch of arseholes:shake:

I hope it rains all weekend bloody weekend.

See you at the Qks for the after party:drinkup:

[NinjaNanna]

And if anyone still need accommodation we got 2 bads in cabin

One of those is mine right Din?

Bikes all packed ready to go, see you all in the morning.

[Qkchk]

See you at the Qks for the after party:drinkup:

You may redeem yourself at Queens Birthday.



Bikes all packed ready to go, see you all in the morning.

Likewise, all packed ready to go.

Those coming on the tour:
Bring ya togs for the swim on Monday and your camera for those awesome scenic shots of the Far North!

See you all at Shell Westgate tmrw morning @ 8.30, briefing is at 9am sharp!

[Kiwi Graham]

Just dug the top box & panniers out out but thought I'd have a beer or two before I pack first. Kerry's all packed (so bloody organised). Checked the bike over, all sweet. Will gas up at West Gate. see ya'll tomorrow.

[Qkkid]

:blink: Just packing now :shifty:
Seee you turkeys all at Westgate :yes:
Gonna be a beaut looooonnngggg weekend:yes:

[wynw]

Morning guys and girls, its a cracking day up here... blue skies and sunshine, will catch you in Dargaville, better go pack i spose.

[DIN PELENDA]

I hope everyone come home safe and wet, just some photos !

[DIN PELENDA]

Some more P .

[DIN PELENDA]

Me and my girl have fun , thank u all !

[DIN PELENDA]

Some more photos .

[DIN PELENDA]

Nice of you Brendan to join us and it was good to catch up .

[BASS-TREBLE]

The ride from Auckland back was dry, my gloves are pretty much dried out.

Thank you again Qkkies for this ride, it was fantastic.

Here's a link to Faceboot, Does it work?
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=183025&id=590074281&l=78e9d53b40

[Littleman]

It was a good overnighter for me. Lots of riding and good corners.

As I was heading down back over the Mangawhakas I got a wasp inside my jacket and by the time I got the opportunity to pull over at the bottom I'd been stung 6 times.

The gorge had the last laugh.

[Kiwi Graham]

What an awesome weekend, fantastic roads, great weather (except for this morning) and awesome company. Thanks Dawn & Steve for organising the trip.
I'll load our photos soon.

[NinjaNanna]

oouuuuch.........
It was a good overnighter for me. Lots of riding and good corners.

As I was heading down back over the Mangawhakas I got a wasp inside my jacket and by the time I got the opportunity to pull over at the bottom I'd been stung 6 times.

The gorge had the last laugh.

[OutForADuck]

Hey Guys,
What a fantastic weekend. The rain coming home couldn't possibly dampen how much fun that weekend was, Great company, Great roads, All safe it was a brilliant weekend.

Hightlights: Yasmin clinging onto the back of Dean like a limpit, but when ever I look at her there was a big smile from under the lid
Dirk, It was great to ride with you dude, great attitude and really good sensible skills, quick smooth and fast.
Atilla(SP?) and Barbara, that little 250 just keeps on coming (Barbara , you were a blessing in the car).

Great to catch up with the northern crew.

The normal culprits we're all up to their normal standards and a pleasure to ride with.

Thanks Steve and Dawn for all the effort.... I read the paperwork honest... as soon as I found my glasses:innocent:

[OutForADuck]

It was a good overnighter for me. Lots of riding and good corners.

As I was heading down back over the Mangawhakas I got a wasp inside my jacket and by the time I got the opportunity to pull over at the bottom I'd been stung 6 times.

The gorge had the last laugh.

Ouch!!! Revenge I guess for all those sacrificed onto the front of the bike !!!

[Kiwi Graham]

Cant figure out how to upload photos on this new fangled site, so here is a link to Kerry's face book photos.
http://www.facebook.com/#/album.php?aid=194147&id=739850032

[mnkyboy]

Was a great wkend. Maungamuka rd was very nice. Really enjoyed the blat down 90 mile beach too.

Good meeting some other likeminded motorcyclists and pissheads...errrr I mean beer and wine officienados.

Cheers Camp mother for doing the organising ;)

[wynw]

Great to be able to put faces to names and be able to share some of our roads with you guys. Hollar out if you are up this way at all.

[gunnyrob]

Thanks again Dawn & Steve, another excellent weekend. ramon had a blast, but was pretty koozed by the time we got home.

Nice riding with everyone, no dramas, and we're all happy & safe.

[Attis]

Thanks Dawn and Steve. It was an excellent weekend. It gave us (especially me),all that New Zealand has to offer. Beautiful weather, strong wind, sunshine, hot sanddunes, just like in the Sahara, and a little tropical rain. Riding in the rain more than an hour, Richard and I agreed at the end, our riding gear is not waterproof at all. Richard thanks the pleasant ride and your paitence and caring. Pictures coming soon.

[pocketcracker]

well i just walked in the door from the weekend kinda found myself back in dargaville .. awsome ryd guys and gals .. well organized qk'z .... hows that 250cc trade in going LOL !..

def yell out if your in the norf again and wanna play in sum twisties.

[Clean_up]

well i just walked in the door from the weekend kinda found myself back in dargaville .. awsome ryd guys and gals .. well organized qk'z .... hows that 250cc trade in going LOL !..

def yell out if your in the norf again and wanna play in sum twisties.

Theres 4 of us heading up that way today for a quick loop round......TOTO, myself , Aprillia Girl, and Sharry.

[Attis]

These are some photos of the ride. More photos are coming.

[Attis]

... and more photos are coming ...

[Attis]

... and more ...

[Attis]

huh. That's it for now!

[Qkchk]

Thanks guys 'n gals for the outstanding weekend we had up in the Far North! It was good to catch up with a few other riders as well. Shame about the weather coming back home, me and Steve assumed that everyone just wanted to get home.... :lol:

Keep the weekend of the 5th - 7th June free, soon I will be starting up an new thread for the '2010 KB Gathering - Turangi'.

Thanks again all who attended, we had a damn good pack of riders! Will post up my pics at some stage (when I can find some spare time that is).

[Pumba]

Well you all are still a bunch of bastards. Mental note must not hurt ones self prior to QB weekend

[Hinny]

Keep the weekend of the 5th - 7th June free, soon I will be starting up an new thread for the '2010 KB Gathering - Turangi'.

Thanks again all who attended, we had a damn good pack of riders! Will post up my pics at some stage (when I can find some spare time that is).

I think the new thread should be 'Busta Gut, 2010 KB Gathering - Turangi.'
Being the old conservative that I am - resistant to change.

Looking forward to the photos.

[Hinny]

or 'North Island KB rally 2010'

[Cristian]

Finally I've got some time to organize my photos and share theme below is the link enjoy.


http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/avramita/diverse%20poze/summer%20ride%20up%20north/?start=0

[OutForADuck]

cool photo's dude.. I take it you got your bike to the buyer safely ?

[Cristian]

Yes was sold after 15 min of my arrival. I went to wellington on Friday to bring my new bike home ZX10r 2005 green was a cool ride smooth and nice 7 Hr ride with breaks.

[mnkyboy]

Yes was sold after 15 min of my arrival. I went to wellington on Friday to bring my new bike home ZX10r 2005 green was a cool ride smooth and nice 7 Hr ride with breaks.

7hrs? No rain then?

[OutForADuck]

7hrs? No rain then?

Cheeky bastard ;) But I know what you mean.

So you really do have the Ninja bug huh!!

[mnkyboy]

Cheeky bastard ;) But I know what you mean.

So you really do have the Ninja bug huh!!

Me cheeky? Never.......or sarcastic

[OutForADuck]

Hey you heading down to Paeroa on Sunday???

[mnkyboy]

Hey you heading down to Paeroa on Sunday???

certainly am

Want to head down together?

[Cristian]

I will be there as well with my car (family). See you all there.

[OutForADuck]

I'll be heading down with the Botany honda ride. take a look at Botany Honda Paeroa ride (http://www.botanyhonda.co.nz/rides.html) if your interested. Bit early, but should be a fun ride down and a larger group is always good fun. I also like the idea of not having to lug around my gear all day!!

[Clean_up]

Hey guys, is this going ahead for 2011??? Me and the pillion - "new_kid" (here in KB), are very VERY keen to go along!!!!

[BASS-TREBLE]

^ I was looking at this thread today as well and thought about asking the exact same question.

So, is it?

[Qkchk]

Yes it will be going ahead over the weekend of 29th - 31st Jan. (Auckland Anniversary Weekend)

Details will be put up in the next week or so on a new thread.

Thanks
Dawn

[Clean_up]

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
me and the mrs :drinkup: are CERTAINLY in for this one :)
I'll try not to be too :sick: this time round :blink:

[OutForADuck]

I'm keen too Dawn.. and I promise to stay on top of the wheels this trip :innocent:

[Clean_up]

I'm keen too Dawn.. and I promise to stay on top of the wheels this trip :innocent:

Unless of course i get :sick: again then maybe we could arrange the same again :shit:

[Clean_up]

Just wondering, as it is getting FAIRLY close....will we be staying at the same place as last year? Quite keen to book in ASAP so we can be comfy and get a cabin :love:

[BASS-TREBLE]

No real rush mate, no one missed out last year and people even decided to get a cabin just a few days before we left.

[reggie1198]

based in Kerikeri and keen to meet up on route, may stay o/n will let you know.

Cheers

Reggie

[Qkchk]

Just a heads up - new thread for this year coming!

SEE IT HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132315-Northern-Exposure-Tour-2011?p=1129935793#post1129935793)