ADV Bike rally 19th 20th Feb Mavora Lakes Lodge Fiordland

[hondav2]

I have the lodge booked again for 2010. Looking forward to seeing the same Fukengruvers back again and also new ridesrs. Have a look here for more details and Pics http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455050
There is 20 beds and plenty of camping cost will be $40 for bed or camping , cooked or continental breakfast, cooked evening meal, local rides to do are The Nevis Road, Borland Saddle, Milford Sound, Walter Peak, Boundary Hut . First to pay get a bed . Cheers Toddy :2thumbsup

[CrazyFrog]

I'm keen to do this, I've just gotta confirm my leave pass with the babysitter. Time for a road trip i feel :woohoo:
Can you confirm if the Earnslaw still takes bikes this time of year (subject to lake level)?
Also, where is nearest fuel station after camp at Mavora, I'll be taking Von Rd from Walter Peak, so will need gas before venturing up the Nevis.
Cheers

[hondav2]

I'm keen to do this, I've just gotta confirm my leave pass with the babysitter. Time for a road trip i feel :woohoo:
Can you confirm if the Earnslaw still takes bikes this time of year (subject to lake level)?
Also, where is nearest fuel station after camp at Mavora, I'll be taking Von Rd from Walter Peak, so will need gas before venturing up the Nevis.
Cheers

Mossburn is nearest fuel, then Lumsden , Caltex have a card machine at NSTH yard at Mossburn , Te Anau and Manapouri. I will take in fuel if anyone is in need.

[Monstaman]

We are there Toddy, 100%

[clint640]

The ferry is booked! See you fullas there!

We will be making our way down the island in the week before the rally if anybody wants to meet up for a beer or a ride.

Cheers
Clint

[cooneyr]

I'm still tentativly putting my hand up. Will probably wait until a week or so out before commiting depending on how the baby "incubator" is going. I'll bring a tent if no bed spaces left.

Cheers R

[hondav2]

I'm still tentativly putting my hand up. Will probably wait until a week or so out before commiting depending on how the baby "incubator" is going. I'll bring a tent if no bed spaces left.

Cheers R

Would be great if you could make it Cooneyr , I must have a look in your web site and see if there are any rides down this way that I havnt done , Cheers Toddy

[hondav2]

Ok its 1 month to go and im taking bookings , its first to pay get a bed , pm or email me and I will send you payment details price is $40 a night , includes dinner, bed, breakfast Cheers Toddy

[XF650]

I can't go this time but based on last years experience, Toddy is a bloody good host and the adv riding handy to the Rally is awesome.
This includes the Nevis, Borlands & Mavora Lakes to Walter Peak etc. Plus a trip on the Earnslaw for you & your bike gets you on the other side of Wakatipu to attack Skippers & Macetown. And then there's all the Dusty Butt route just north of there.......
So if adventure riding is your thing, then this is the Rally to attend.

[Monstaman]

Already got Suzy warmed up and ready ...... I need a time machine to get there bit quicker !!:woohoo:

Really lookin forward to meeting up with fello KBers and Adv lads having only met a few of lads till now, surely you guys are not all as dodgy as Toddy :crazy: :laugh:

[Monstaman]

Just in case there are other wives on the fence whether to come or not Ellen my wife will be on the run as well so there will be a few good ladies there.

See ya there gents (and ladies)

[hondav2]

Picked up the Speights today :yes:

[BMWST?]

is this old big bike freindly?

[hondav2]

is this old big bike freindly?


Yes it is , there is about 20km gravel road to lodge , a R100GSPD will do it easy . Cheers Toddy

[jim.cox]

Argh feck it.

Miissed the Dusty Butt :(

And I'd love to do this one :(

I am just going to have to get an Adv bike.

Anyone got one I can borrow?

[hondav2]

More the better, great location , :scooter:

[hondav2]

:woohoo: There is still beds left and plenty of camping Cheers Toddy:woohoo:

[clint640]

Counting the sleeps now... If anyone else is heading down from the North let us know & we might catch up on the way.

Cheers
Clint

[cooneyr]

Well I'm out. I don't think it is worth my hide to head away for a long weekend!

Cheers R

[hondav2]

Counting the sleeps now... If anyone else is heading down from the North let us know & we might catch up on the way.

Cheers
Clint

Alls going to plan Clint, ordered some more Fukengruven stickers today , and dont forget the gruvers handshake , trout r in the freezer , the food will be a mix of asian and NZ , new spuds from my garden, speights is in the cool room , might take some wine for the dinners as well . Cheers Toddy :woohoo:

[jafar]

Alls going to plan Clint, ordered some more Fukengruven stickers today , and dont forget the gruvers handshake , trout r in the freezer , the food will be a mix of asian and NZ , new spuds from my garden, speights is in the cool room , might take some wine for the dinners as well . Cheers Toddy :woohoo:

Can't make this one, :weep: There had better be lots of pics from you lucky bastards though:bash:

[Monstaman]

, might take some wine for the dinners as well . Cheers Toddy :woohoo:

Yeap grab some reds Toddy (I can't drink beer, I will :puke: if I have 1cm in a glass, wine and spirits game on no worries there!)

So do we need eating implements or are there some at the lodge?, and we only need our play lunch etc too??.

Let us know closer to the time if you want anything picked up along the way from Queeny and we will sort it out.

Down at Mal and Cags on the weekend, weather looking shite for Saturday so may cum visit if you are gonna be around.

Chur bro!

[hondav2]

Yeap grab some reds Toddy (I can't drink beer, I will :puke: if I have 1cm in a glass, wine and spirits game on no worries there!)

So do we need eating implements or are there some at the lodge?, and we only need our play lunch etc too??.

Let us know closer to the time if you want anything picked up along the way from Queeny and we will sort it out.

Down at Mal and Cags on the weekend, weather looking shite for Saturday so may cum visit if you are gonna be around.

Chur bro!

just bring sleeping bag, towel, toothbrush ect , there will be food for lunch , bring junk food if u need it . txt if yr coming Cheers Toddy

[rogerh]

If I arrange my work carefully, I may be able to arrange to be in the district. Have not been down there for a while, and would be pretty keen to find an excuse.

Will send you a PM.

[hondav2]

Thomas and Katherina arrived tonight and are very keen to meet everyone , bring on friday Cheers Toddy :woohoo:

[Monstaman]

You got some red wine sorted Toddy? ... not the cardboard box shite either!!!

We are leaving Wanaka at about 1.00 pm, be at your place at 2.53 pm then out to the site from there.:woohoo:

[.chris]

Saw Clint and Rosies in Fairlie earlier today (just happened apon them).

And they gave me the wonderful news, that this rally is this weekend, not last weekend like I had thought.
So I could be a go-er.

Is there a spare bed for the saturday night in the lodge? Or failing that camping space?
Anything else a late comer needs to know/pay for?

[Waihou Thumper]

You lucky bugger! Still down there...:)

[dino3310]

You lucky bugger! Still down there...:)

not lucky just clever

[rogerh]

Saw Clint and Rosies in Fairlie earlier today (just happened apon them).

And they gave me the wonderful news, that this rally is this weekend, not last weekend like I had thought.
So I could be a go-er.

Is there a spare bed for the saturday night in the lodge? Or failing that camping space?
Anything else a late comer needs to know/pay for?

Chris,

Just PM Toddy. I did in the weekend too, and he came back in about a day. I don't think there is much to consider other than getting there. (and depositing the funds) He said he will be at the lodge from about mid day Friday

I managed to rearrange some things at work to get along as well. I am in Dunedin tonight, and need to be in Invercargill first thing in the morning, so I may see you there.

[hondav2]

Saw Clint and Rosies in Fairlie earlier today (just happened apon them).

And they gave me the wonderful news, that this rally is this weekend, not last weekend like I had thought.
So I could be a go-er.

Is there a spare bed for the saturday night in the lodge? Or failing that camping space?
Anything else a late comer needs to know/pay for?

Got your PM Chris , reply sent

[Monstaman]

Cool to see some KBr's coming from overseas too!! ... big OE eh!:headbang:

Welcome to New Zealand :lol::dodge:

[.chris]

Cool to see some KBr's coming from overseas too!! ... big OE eh!:headbang:

Welcome to New Zealand :lol::dodge:

I am only coming from Auckland up there, we consider our selves part of NZ and it is only over a little sea, but thanks for the encouragement! :lol:
(I know you were not taking to me, but figured I could chime in anyway)

[Monstaman]

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(I know you were not taking to me, but figured I could chime in anyway)

:laugh: well .. um... :hug: ... you guys are still welcome .. is your passport up to date? :Police:

[Monstaman]

Weather looking PERFECT:woohoo: :woohoo:

[clint640]

Weather looking PERFECT:woohoo: :woohoo:

Wasn't very bloody perfect yesterday on top of the Omarama saddle! But by crikey it looks good today - on route to Mavora from Alex via Old Man range - see ya there.

Clint